China – SkilledUp Life
Our aspiration is to make a real impact
100,000
Chinese professionals worldwide
Gaining experience and skills at multi-national tech startups where English is the official language, to advance their careers.
50,000
Chinese graduates and students in the UK
Gaining experience and skills at UK tech startups, to help them land their next paid job in the UK.
10,000
Tech startups in China
Going global by tapping into a growing community of skilled Volunteers from 148 countries.
1,000
Tech Startups founded by Chinese tech founders outside China
Growing rapidly through our growing Volunteer talent pool.
Our mission, close to home
Equal access to opportunity, regardless of where you are based.
Location should never decide who gets to build a company or who gets to build a career. SkilledUp Life brings tech founders and Volunteers together on one platform, so distance and geography are never the barrier.
Built for mainland and diaspora alike
Chinese tech founders and professionals contribute and benefit in the same way, whether based in mainland China, Hong Kong, or anywhere else in the world. One platform, one set of rules, for everyone.
A bridge, not a border
Talent does not stop at a border, and neither do we. Chinese Volunteers collaborate remotely with tech startups anywhere, and Chinese tech founders reach a global Volunteer community of 66,000+ skilled professionals.
The scale of opportunity
A community too large to ignore.
Mainland China and the global diaspora together represent one of the largest talent and founder pools in the world.
1.41 billion
- Population of mainland China
60+ million
- Chinese diaspora, living in over 200 countries and regions
162,000+
- Tech Startups operating in mainland China
15,000+
- Tech Startups founded by Chinese diaspora worldwide
A global community, open to the entire Chinese community wherever they reside.
- 66,000+ Volunteers
- 148 Countries
- 215+ Tech startups helped
- 5+ yrs In operation
Choose your path
Two ways in, one mission.
Whether you are building a tech startup or growing your career, there is a dedicated path for you.
- Tech Startups in China: go global by tapping into Volunteers from 148 countries.
- Tech Startups founded by Chinese tech founders abroad: grow rapidly with a global Volunteer team.
- Tech Founders: Don't let lack of or insufficient capital hold you back.
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Chinese professionals worldwide: advance your career at multi-national, English-speaking tech startups.
Chinese graduates and students in the UK: gain experience with UK tech startups and land your next paid job.
Earn a genuine reference from real tech founders.
"It has been a pleasure volunteering as a front-end developer and working alongside such a talented, supportive and passionate team. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this meaningful mission, and I have learned a lot from working with all of you."
Lawrence Zhou
Vue.js Front-End Developer Volunteer
"Volunteering with SkilledUp Life was an incredible experience that had a big impact on my professional development. Being part of the product team and collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds and cultures helped me improve my communication skills, especially in an English-speaking environment. This experience gave me the confidence to show that I can collaborate well in an international setting and helped prepare me for my current job with Lenovo."
Ye Wang
UI/UX Design Volunteer, now at Lenovo
Wherever you call home, your mission starts here.
Choose the path that fits you today. Both lead to the same global community of tech founders and Volunteers.