China Market Expansion via SSTEC & SUTD Support

Calling all Technopreneurs, Business Leaders, Corporate Leaders, Engineers and Startup Founders keen on the China Market!

Bringing together our China market experts and landing support partners, Mei Yin from SSTEC (Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City) and Celestine Khoo from SUTD Venture, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Department.

Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2025

Time: 10 AM - 1 PM

Where: SgInnovate @ 32 Carpenter St

Map: https://g.co/kgs/poqECbB - Nearest MRT is Clarke Quay MRT

Program Schedule:

1. 10.00 AM - Registration & Networking
2. 10.30 AM - Intro to IES-INCA - Mr Andy Wee, General Manager, IES-INCA
3. 10.40 AM - Intro to SSTEC and Support for Singapore Companies - Ms Long Meiyin, Assistant General Manager, SSTEC
4. 11.00 AM - SUTD Tianjin Centre and Support for Research/Commercialisation
5. 11.15 PM - Panel Discussion and Q&A
6. 11.45 PM - Light Refreshments and Networking
7. 1.00 PM - End of Event

For enquiries, email accelerate@ies-inca.com for more info.

Speaker 1: Mr Andy Wee - General Manager, IES-INCA

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyandrewwee/

With a strong engineering background, having spent 13 years in Hewlett Packard inProduct Design R&D, Andy has a keen interest in making technology work to create better life for everyone.

In 2014, Andy took time off to pursue a Masters in Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation at NTU's Nanyang Technopreneurship Centre, achieving a Director's List award for outstanding performance.Andy’s interest in technology spans from deeptech, web and mobile app, personal mobility devices, online and offline data storage backup solutions, medical health supplements, natural fertility and beyond.

Speaker 2: Mr Mike Ng - General Manager, Economic Promotion (International), SSTEC

Mr Mike Ng has been appointed the General Manager, Economic Promotion (International) of Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City Investment and Development Co. Ltd since Nov 2021. He has more than 25 years’ experience in international business development, government policy & program management, food & beverage, public speaking, audit and finance operations in both the public and private sectors.

Prior to this, Mr Ng spent 17 years of his corporate career with International Enterprise Singapore (now known as Enterprise Singapore) covering International Operations for Europe, South Americas and India, Capability Development and Finance. Mr Ng started his professional career as a statutory auditor and held several key appointments in the food and beverage sector during his career.

He holds a Nanyang Fellows MBA and a Bachelor of Accountancy (First Class Honours), both from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Mr Ng also attended in-campus executive courses at UC Berkeley, The Wharton School and Georgetown University. Mr Ng is a Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants and a Distinguished Toastmaster with Toastmasters International.

Speaker 3: Ms Celestine Khoo - Senior Director, SUTD

Celestine is a senior director at the Singapore University of Technology and Design where she leads the venture building, incubation and entrepreneurship initiatives. In addition to her vast public policy, investment and commercial experience, she was bitten by the startup bug after a stint in a start-up and is passionate about mentoring and supporting startups and deep tech spinoffs. She also leads SUTD’s co-investments in affiliated spinoffs and startups.

Panel List: Mr Kenny Lim - Principal Consultant, China Decoded, Awontory Consulting Pte Ltd

With over 25 years of experience spanning hospitality, FMCG, luxury retail, and digital services, Kenny has led commercial growth, built brands, and navigated government relations across Asia - including 10 years on the ground in China. Today, he instills that experience into China Decoded™: keynotes, briefings, workshops and advisory services designed to help businesses negotiate, partner & compete in a China-shaped world.

About IES-INCA - https://ies-inca.com

IES-Incubator and Accelerator (IES-INCA) is a strategic initiative by The Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES) to support engineers in technopreneurship and new technology business ventures.

IES-INCA incubates new technology companies that are in the process of scaling up. Technopreneurs can tap upon the rich experience industry and finance experts, to build a comprehensive and sustainable business.

About SSTEC - http://www.tianjineco-city.com/News/show/365?lang=english

Founded in July 2009, the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City Investment and Development Co., Ltd. (SSTEC) is the master developer of the China-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City (the Eco-City). It is a 50-50 joint venture between a Chinese Consortium led by Tianjin Infrastructure Investment Group and a Singapore Consortium led by Keppel.

As the master developer, SSTEC works closely with the governments and private sectors of China and Singapore, as well as other international partners, to plan and develop the Eco-City. SSTEC is committed to building a sustainable Eco-City that is ecologically friendly, socially harmonious and resource efficient. Its role includes the development and sale of residential, industrial and commercial properties; transfer of land; leasing of industrial projects; construction of infrastructure and property management.

SSTEC will continue to play four important roles of the platform for bilateral collaboration, the Eco-City’s master developer, the project developer and the business park operator, seize the new opportunities brought about by China’s “dual carbon” development strategy, promote urban development of the Eco-City continuously, strive to bring the Eco-City to even greater heights as a leading low-carbon and smart city in China, and open up a new chapter for bilateral cooperation between China and Singapore.

About SUTD - https://www.sutd.edu.sg/

The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is Singapore's fourth public university, established with a focus on design and technology. It offers a multi-disciplinary curriculum that integrates design, engineering, and architecture, aiming to nurture technically grounded leaders and innovators. SUTD distinguishes itself through its unique approach to education, incorporating elements of entrepreneurship, management, and design thinking, and emphasizing a hands-on, project-based learning experience.

SUTD Engagement with SSTEC, Tianjin - https://www.sutd.edu.sg/media-releases-listing/sutd-launches-eco-city-research-and-innovation-centre-in-tianjin-eco-city/

SUTD has played a significant role in advancing sustainable urban development and green innovation in the China-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City. As a pioneering Singapore institution in the Eco-City, SUTD's involvement focuses on research, talent development, and the deployment of sustainability solutions.