We are Lair East, a New York-based team dedicated to bringing top entrepreneurs and corporate teams together to create innovative outcomes. Our accelerator programs connect U.S. startups with corporates and local government in China to test out the market as well as to secure early-stage revenue. We aim to help startups gain a competitive advantage over other competitors through rooting locally in China all whilst maintaining an international scope.
In 2017, we visited 8 major cities in China to advance our accelerator programs. Through hosting 9 events regarding cross-border acceleration, we attracted 1000+ attendees and 45+ local media brands, ultimately building connections with 400+ companies and organizations in various fields.
In 2018, to continue the momentum, we are going to present a half-year program, An Innovation Journey to China, consisting of three exciting projects: Panel2Cross, Pitch2China, Start2China.
Come to join us for a pitch competition series in Boston and NYC. The boldest and brightest startups from top schools like Harvard University, MIT, Columbia University, NYU, and more will present their businesses in front of top tier investors and experts in the startup industry. Meet the founders, connect with entrepreneurs, and network with other startup enthusiasts.
More than 200 startup teams from targeting fields will compete for the crown. The top winning startups will receive a free innovation trip to China and other prizes.
Will your startup be crowned the winner of Pitch2China 2018? Check it out!
Come to join us in a panel discussion series focusing on topics of cross-border entrepreneurship, with 12+ well-known speakers in cross-border business and startup industry, at 3 popular startup hubs in New York City. The series will cover topics in:
- Cross-border Acceleration in the Global Market
- Cross-border Investment and Fundraising
- Key Industries in China and US: AI, Smart Manufacturing, Logistics, and Transportation
- Intercultural Business Communications and Operations
Panel2Cross - Accelerating A.I. between China and U.S.
Influencers and aspiring entrepreneurs from The Studio Project, NUMA New York, AiNGEL Corps., Remesh Inc., and more are brought together for networking and discussing opportunities in the cross-border business of Artificial Intelligence between China and U.S.
Panel2Cross - Internet of Everything x China & U.S. Markets
Influencers and aspiring tech experts from The Studio Project, World Bank XL. Africa, Sencity, Contextere, and more are brought together for networking and discussing opportunities in the cross-border business of Internet of Everything (IoE) between China and U.S. and beyond.
A 12-day hyper acceleration trip to visit more than 5 cities in China and meet investors, entrepreneurs, government officials, and executives from leading companies. The trip is designated to connect the best up and coming startups around the US to China's finest and most respected members of the startup and technology communities.
In 12 days, selected startup teams will:
- present their ideas to local investors, hi-tech parks, and municipal governments in those destinations;
- understand relevant investment environment and promotional policies in China;
- gain full supports from Lair East toward potential collaborations with local sectors in China;
- fundraise for your startup;
We are Lair East, a New York-based team dedicated to bringing top entrepreneurs and corporate teams together to create innovative outcomes. Between China and the United States, we grow a powerful and collective ecosystem that consists of an international community for entrepreneurs, co-working spaces, investment supports, and accelerator programs. Culture and policies both play a big part in impacting a startup’s development. The ultimate problem we are solving is helping startups to go global:
Landing and thriving in the top two biggest domestic markets with distinctive features in the world.
