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[NP-TNLGZ-FAS] Travel and Learn to Guangzhou and CSGKC, China - AI Ascend: Unleashing Innovations in China-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City

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Area of interest
Business Management, Business

Course Schedule

Course Period: 02 to 31 Mar 2026

Date / DayVenue / Time
Pre-Trip Workshop02 March 2026 / MondayNgee Ann Polytechnic / 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Actual Trip09 to 13 March 2026 / Monday to FridayGuangzhou, China
Asynchronous e-Learning (Self-directed online learning)02 to 31 March 2026To be completed latest by 31 March 2026


Proposed Itinerary*

Day 1 (9 March 2026, Monday)
  • Arrival in Guangzhou city at your own time, own arrangement
  • Welcome Dinner and Networking
  • Government representatives from China-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City (CSGKC) and Enterprise Singapore (ESG) will be present

Day 2 (10 March 2026, Tuesday)
  • ESG Guangzhou Presentation (Singapore Government)
  • Guangzhou Development District (GDD) Presentation (China Government)
  • CSGKC Briefing on business opportunities (panel discussion with stakeholders based in CSGKC)
  • Tour of CSGKC Gallery
  • Visit to China-Singapore International Joint Research Institute and International Launchpad
  • Networking lunch
  • Networking dinner

Day 3 (11 March 2026, Wednesday)
  • Visit to Singrow (广州新科) and DBS Global Technology Hub
  • Visit to China Largest IP Service Park
  • Visit to China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) Patent Office or CSGKC International Talent Centre
  • Visit to Innocare Pharma (诺诚健华)
  • Reflection and preparation for assessment
  • Networking Lunch
  • Networking Dinner
  • Cultural appreciation activity

Day 4 (12 March 2026, Thursday)
  • Company Visit to Ehang (广州亿航)
  • Company Visit to Mino Equipment (广州明珞装备) or WeRide (广州文远知行)
  • Assessment (Presentation)

Day 5 (13 March 2026, Friday)
  • Closing Brief
  • End of program
  • Departure from Guangzhou at own time, own arrangement

*Proposed itinerary is subjected to adjustment without prior notice.

For self-sponsored applicant, you may proceed to apply after signing in with Singpass / Student ID.
For company-sponsored applicant, please approach your company HR to put in the application via the company portal using Corppass at STEP.

If you are not able to join the above course intake(s) or the course intake is currently not open for registration, please click on the "register interest" button to register your interest for the course.

By registering interest for the course, you will be notified to register for the course when the next course intake is open for application again.

About Course

Course Objectives

This course targets enterprising Singaporeans and companies looking to expand into China through the China-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City (CSGKC), emphasizing innovation and entrepreneurship driven by AI adoption. Participants will explore the latest developments in CSGKC, Guangzhou, focusing on AI innovations and the IP/IA ecosystem. Guangdong province has been Singapore’s top provincial trading partner for 34 consecutive years, with substantial bilateral trade growth, showcasing strong commercial interest. As the capital of Guangdong and a key hub in the Greater Bay Area, Guangzhou attracts businesses and researchers in infocomm technology, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, and environmental sustainability. CSGKC, a collaborative initiative fostering innovation and economic cooperation between China and Singapore, offers a gateway for Singapore enterprises into Guangdong, supported by incentives for market entry, technology commercialization, and talent attraction. Participants will gain firsthand insights into CSGKC's dynamic environment, fostering strategic partnerships and deepening their understanding of opportunities in Guangdong, thus positioning them to navigate and thrive in China’s evolving market landscape.

Course Description

The Course aims to expose learners to the latest development in the areas of AI innovations and the IP/IA ecosystem. Learners will also be exposed to the Guangzhou policies in relation to enterprises, import and export polices as well as logistic services. These are enablers for the learners to further grow the opportunities that are created.

Target Audience

This programme is ideal for:

Business Leaders and Entrepreneurs
  • Founders /Co-Founders of startups and SMEs
  • CEOs, Managing Directors, and General Managers
  • Business Development Directors /Managers exploring China market entry
  • Innovation & Strategy Leads

Technology and AI Professionals
  • Chief Technology Officers (CTO) / Chief Innovation Officers (CIO)
  • AI/ML engineers, data scientists and product managers in AI-driven companies
  • R&D managers in advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, and infocomm technology

Corporate and Government Executives
  • Senior Managers in market expansion, international trade or regional operations
  • Policy makers, trade & industry officers involved in Singapore-China collaboration
  • Innovation & Enterprise (I&E) Managers in corporates and public agencies

Intellectual Property and Investment Professionals
  • IP/IA Consultants, IP lawyers and technology transfer managers
  • Venture capitalists, angel investors and corporate venture managers
  • Licensing and commercialisation managers in institutes of higher learning or research institutes

Academia and Applied Research Leaders
  • Heads of Innovation Centres /entrepreneurship hubs
  • Professors and researchers in AI, Sustainability, and Emerging Technologies

Course Structure

TPG course reference No.

TGS-2025055503

Travel and Learn to Guangzhou and CSGKC, China - AI Ascend: Unleashing Innovations in China-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City
Travel and Learn to Guangzhou and CSGKC, China - AI Ascend: Unleashing Innovations in China-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City (NP-TNLGZ-FAS)
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to learner who achieve at least 75% attendance and pass all required assessment(s).

A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to learner who meet the 75% attendance requirement.

Entry Requirements

It is advisable for learners to be able to converse in Mandarin as no translator will be present.

Financial matters

Course fees payable (incl. GST & excl. supplementary fee)

Description Travel and Learn to Guangzhou and CSGKC, China - AI Ascend: Unleashing Innovations in China-Singapore Guangzhou Knowledge City Total course fee
Full Course fee $3,547.95 $3,547.95
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs for Singapore Citizen $413.39 $413.39
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs - SPR & LTVP+ $413.39 $413.39
SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy for Singapore Citizen aged 40 and above $413.39 $413.39
SkillsFuture Baseline Funding for Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40 $1,064.39 $1,064.39
SkillsFuture Baseline Funding for SPR/LTVP+ $1,064.39 $1,064.39

GST rate

The course fees payable above are inclusive of 9% GST rate.

Payment option

The payment needs to be made upon the application is submitted.

Allowed payment by

 
The course fee allows to be paid by:
SkillsFuture Credits (SFC);
Credit card (e-payment);
Debit card (e-payment);
PayNow (e-payment).
 

Refund and withdrawal policy

  • Please note that a 100% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted more than or equal to 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that a 50% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted less than 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that no refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted on or after the course start date.

Remarks

Important Note:

  • The full course fee before subsidy is $3,547.95 (with 9% GST) and it does not include the cost of air tickets to and from Guangzhou, China.
  • Please only purchase the air tickets after receiving course run confirmation from Ngee Ann Polytechnic.
  • Do take note that there will be further update to this list of unfunded components for this course.

SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) can only be used to cover:
(i) Course fees payable;
(ii) Assessment fees which are part of the course;
(iii) Certification fees which are part of the course; and
(iv) GST imposed on components supported for SFC use.

Penalty charges apply if you:
(i) are absent/no-show;
(ii) withdraw from a course within 14 days of the course start date;
(iii) fail to meet terms and conditions for funding eligibility.

SFC cannot be used to offset penalty charges imposed by Ngee Ann Polytechnic.