Innovation Intelligence and Analysis
Equip corporate clients at the onset of their corporate-innovation journey with incisive innovation-trend insights, and precisely identify innovation directions and opportunities, thus laying a solid foundation for their successful innovation endeavors.
Tech Scouting
Leverage the agility of tech SMEs and the cutting-edge capabilities of research institutions to co-create business value through multi-party collaboration—driven by real corporate demands and use cases, and supported by corporate industry resources.
Innovation Acceleration Program
The comprehensive practice of open innovation.
Offer 3–6 month acceleration programs for internal corporate innovation and PoC collaborations with external tech SMEs—bridging cultural gaps, streamlining collaboration, and ensuring effective implementation.
Investment and Commercialization
Support corporates in developing commercialization strategies for PoC acceleration outcomes, offering investment advisory and strategic guidance to turn open innovation into tangible business growth.
Our Clients
Changi Airport Group engaged XNode as our innovation partner in China over the past year, and they have proven to be a valuable collaborator. They worked closely with our team and demonstrated a strong ability to grasp the context and nuances behind our use cases—an essential factor in laying the groundwork for meaningful and targeted innovation efforts.
XNode’s proactive research approach and extensive local network consistently surfaced innovative solutions and potential partners, often uncovering options that would not have otherwise come onto our radar.
During meetings with prospective companies in China, XNode added significant value. Beyond managing logistics, the XNode team actively contributed by offering alternative perspectives, posing thoughtful questions, and bridging communication or contextual gaps. Their contributions helped drive productive, outcome-focused discussions that led to actionable results.
I am very satisfied with our collaboration. XNode’s professionalism, expertise, and dedication have made them an excellent partner for us in advancing our innovation efforts in China.
XNode has played a pivotal role in the success of GrowthX (formerly Idea2Reality, I2R) by helping us accelerate our internal projects the startup way. With their cutting-edge tools, an effective network and the people who are a delight to work with, XNode is truly a world-class innovation platform.
Since 2019, XNode has been a strategic partner to Scania in China, providing steadfast and comprehensive support throughout our open innovation journey—from ecosystem mapping and tech scouting to acceleration programs and learning expeditions. We truly value this collaboration and look forward to future joint efforts in driving innovation.
XNode expertly delivered our first Noveastern Venture Day in China, identifying 120+ tech startups in green mobility and safety interfaces and facilitating targeted meetings with eight finalists. We value their deep understanding of corporate innovation, vast network, and flawless execution—making them a trusted bridge to cutting-edge technology.
In the early days of our company, amid intense industry competition and a critical need for business model innovation, XNODE provided us with strategic consulting that injected an essential “soul of innovation” and became a core driver of our rapid growth.
With deep industry insight and forward-thinking creativity, the XNODE team helped us refine our strategic positioning, value chain structure, and differentiated competitive approach. The proposed “user-scenario-centric” concept and model enabled our transformation from a pure component supplier to a solution provider. This shift quickly opened up the market and secured long-term partnerships with leading new energy vehicle companies. Within just a few years, we achieved an average annual business growth of over 50%. The philosophy of “continuous iteration and transformative innovation,” advocated from the beginning, still deeply influences every decision we make today. We look forward to further collaboration and exploring more possibilities together.
XNode provided invaluable support to BASF’s Coatings Digital Incubation Unit, delivering comprehensive industry analysis and strategic opportunity mapping that were essential for business priorities discussion. Their team combined deep market insight with exceptional responsiveness, enabling us to navigate technological trends and accelerate our digital innovation roadmap with precision.
