China’s HICOOL Platform Expands to Singapore: A Gateway for Tech Startups and Investors

Singapore, Thursday, 18 June 2026.
China’s largest entrepreneurship platform, HICOOL, has concluded its 2026 Singapore leg, marking its second year in the city-state. This expansion highlights China’s push to strengthen cross-border innovation and venture capital ties, with nearly 40 global startups competing for a RMB 2 million prize. Singapore’s role as a financial and tech hub makes it a strategic partner, offering Chinese enterprises access to ASEAN markets while positioning itself as a launchpad for high-tech startups. The move signals growing opportunities—and competition—in Southeast Asia’s innovation ecosystem.