CITH · WUXI · GLOBAL TALENT
Go to Wuxi and begin a global innovation adventure
Cross oceans from London, Tokyo or New York and find new water for bold ideas in the heart of the Yangtze Delta.
- Two immersive weeks
- International travel support
- Deep industry access
- Long-term landing support
Bring bold ideas into wider water
Blue Whale was created as a two-week immersive adventure for scientists, engineers, founders, artists and designers. Ideas meet practical use cases, technology meets market feedback, and future collaborators meet under one roof.
Jiangnan waterfront, serious industrial depth
Wuxi combines lakes, canals and a highly developed industrial economy. It is strong in IoT, integrated circuits, biomedicine, intelligent manufacturing and advanced equipment, while opening real-world opportunities for AI and green technology.
- A complete IoT ecosystem in the National Sensor Network Innovation Demonstration Zone.
- Integrated-circuit capabilities spanning design, manufacturing, packaging and testing.
- Fast-growing biopharma, medical-device and R&D service clusters.
- Deep supply chains in new energy, automotive components and precision machinery.
A global innovation community at Wuxi East
The Talent Hub links international ventures to Wuxi through its roadshow hall, offshore-lab network and cultural meeting spaces. Workspace, serviced talent apartments, exhibition and event facilities make it possible to work, live and connect in one place.
From market insight to resource matching
Residents visit companies and innovation platforms, join closed-door conversations with government and industry leaders, meet potential customers and investors, present in the international roadshow hall and connect with a multidisciplinary founder community.
Technology founders ready to move
The first season prioritized global technology founders and core team members with international backgrounds, as well as overseas technology companies preparing to enter or expand in China. Cross-disciplinary creators were also welcome.
Season one has concluded
The 2025 call included travel, two weeks of accommodation, local mobility and meals. It also promised continuing policy, investment, workspace and housing connections for teams pursuing a Wuxi landing. Current applicants should follow the 2026 Blue Whale 2.0 call.