VitalEdge Business Mission to Ningbo : Trip Preview

VitalEdge Mission Trip Briefing at Ningpo Guild Singapore: learn about our upcoming trip to Ningbo, Zhejiang (7D6N) - 13 - 19 Oct, 2025

This preview event is complimentary - attendees can save $200 when booking the trip.

With growing investment in healthcare, eldercare, and wellness communities, Ningbo blends industrial strength with human-centered innovation—making it a dynamic hub for business leaders in technology, sustainability, logistics/e-commerce, and the future of wellbeing.

In particular, Ningbo has recently been making significant strides in IoT-driven eldercare, capitalizing on its strong foundations in electronics, advanced manufacturing, and smart city initiatives. The city is emerging as a leader in developing wearables, telemedicine, smart homes, and robotics tailored specifically for senior care, blending technology and wellbeing to enhance quality of life for older adults.

As part of Zhejiang’s comprehensive silver economy strategy to address the needs of China’s aging population. Ningbo will enhance senior welfare across infrastructure development and services.

Our VitalEdge Business Mission trip provides unparalleled access to decision-makers, key growth sectors, and cultural touchpoints.

See here for the full itinerary

This high-level program combines holiday-worthy experiences with targeted one-on-one business matchmaking, delivering both inspiration and tangible opportunities.

Highlights include:

• Government-hosted welcome dinner with senior officials and industry leaders.
• Investment seminars in key Ningbo districts — Zhenhai, Haishu, Jiangbei, Beilun, Yinzhou, and Cixi.
• Site visits to Zhenhai New Materials Town, the National Graphene Innovation Center, and Beilun International Port.
• Deep dive into China’s e-commerce boom at Ningbo E-Commerce Innovation Park in Jiangbei and Qiaomengyuan, Zhejiang’s first national-level innovation hub for overseas Chinese.
• Advanced manufacturing insights at Zeekr Intelligent Factory in Hangzhou Bay, a leader in EV production.
• Tailored one-on-one business matching with vetted local partners.

Some Unique Extras

• Cixi Huayang Dental Hospital Visit – Experience China’s advanced dental care services (all participating delegates will enjoy complimentary dental cleaning services)
• Visit Chengyang Village, home to a 1,000-year-old Ginkgo Tree, and learn how art and tradition have transformed this ancient village into a vibrant tourism destination.
• The Lantern in the Paddy Field – An architectural icon that leverages modern sustainable technology while remaining attuned to its natural environment.

Ningbo's National Graphene Innovation Center (NGIC) is the first of its kind in China, bringing together R&D solutions from all around the country.

What is Graphene?

• A single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a 2D honeycomb lattice
• Thinnest known material (just one atom thick) yet visible to the naked eye
• 200x stronger than steel while being incredibly lightweight
• Best known conductor of heat and electricity (better than copper)

Applications across industries include marine (anti-corrosion), EVs (fast-charging), aerospace (lightweighting), healthcare (wearables), construction (stronger materials), electronics (cooling), textiles (antibacterial), and energy storage (supercapacitors).

Some of its vast potential applications:

Innovations in Development

• Energy: EV battery prototypes charge 5x faster than lithium-ion
• Materials: Graphene-enhanced asphalt (extends road durability by 50%) tested on Ningbo’s highways
• Biotech: Antibacterial wound dressings using graphene oxide (trials at Ningbo Medical Center)

Key Capabilities:

1. Electronics - Enables flexible, ultra-fast chips and transparent conductive displays
2. Energy - Supercapacitors that charge in seconds, more efficient solar cells
3. Materials - Creates stronger, lighter composites for aerospace/auto industries
4. Biomedical - Antibacterial coatings, advanced drug delivery systems
5. Filtration - Perfect molecular sieves for water desalination and gas separation

Current Applications:✓ Touchscreens (replacing indium tin oxide)✓ Concrete/tire additives for strength✓ Sports equipment (lighter rackets/helmets)✓ Anti-corrosion coatings

Future Potential:◉ Quantum computing components◉ Neural interfaces◉ Space elevator cables◉ Self-healing materials