Cross-Border Capital & Partnerships in Women's Health
20-30 global women's health companies converge in Shanghai Qiantan for a 4-day international summit of keynotes, pitch sessions, park visits, and market observation — bridging global innovation with China's vast healthcare ecosystem.
The Convergence of Capital, Policy & Innovation
Women's Health Gap = A $1 Trillion Opportunity
Until 1993, medical research used the male body as the "default template," systematically excluding women from clinical trials. The historical research bias still affects diagnostic criteria, treatment plans, and drug dosages today. Closing the women's health gap could generate approximately $1 trillion in annual global economic value by 2040.
Annual economic opportunity by 2040 — McKinsey & WEF
Gates, Milken, Davos Are All In
The Gates Foundation is investing $2.5 billion by 2030 to advance 40+ innovations in women's health. The Milken Institute launched a new Women's Health Network chaired by Former First Lady Jill Biden. Davos 2025 featured "Investing in Women's Health" as a key theme. The global capital shift is accelerating.
Gates Foundation investment in women's health by 2030
Women's Health Is Not Just Reproductive Health
Women's health encompasses conditions that exclusively affect women (menstrual health, gynecological diseases, menopause, female oncology), conditions that disproportionately affect women (migraines, osteoporosis, autoimmune diseases, UTIs, depression), and conditions with different manifestations in women (cardiovascular disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's).
China: The Largest Untapped Market
China's 2025 birth rate dropped to 5.63 per thousand — the lowest among the world's most populous nations. The State Council has issued comprehensive policies to advance women's health services, cervical/breast cancer screening, and HPV vaccination. This creates massive demand for innovative women's health solutions.
China's birth rate in 2025 — a historic low
FemTech Across Borders
FemTech Weekend is the China representative of FemTech Across Borders — a global network spanning 40+ countries, connecting women's health ecosystems worldwide.
Global Thought Leaders
Pioneers in women's health science, investment, and cross-border innovation.
Ida Tin
Mother of FemTech, Former CEO & Chairwoman of Clue
SPRIND
Mother of FemTech, former CEO and chairwoman of Clue. Senior advisor on women's health at SPRIND. Pioneered the global transition of women's health from a neglected field to an investable, scalable industry.
Alice Zheng
Partner, Foreground Capital
Foreground Capital
Early-stage investor in women's health (Foreground Capital / formerly RH Capital). Former McKinsey San Francisco women's health investment research lead, combining clinical medicine and capital operations to support women's health innovation from research to commercialization.
Vanessa Julia Carpenter
Cofounder, Nordic Women's Health Hub
Nordic Women's Health Hub
Cofounder of the Nordic Women's Health Hub. Founder of the Nordic Hardware Women community, member of the Danish Design Council, and FemTech expert at the Danish Engineers Association. PhD from Aalborg University.
Judy Lux
Cofounder, Clincase
Clincase
Pioneer connecting European and Chinese clinical trial infrastructure. Co-founded Clincase, an integrated platform for clinical trial electronic data capture (EDC) and clinical data management. Drives women's health research through digital trial infrastructure and cross-border collaboration.
Lindsay Davis
Founder, FemTech Association Asia
FemTech Association Asia
Founder of FemTech Association Asia. Led strategic initiatives at UNESCAP, UN Women, and other agencies. Milken Institute Women's Health Asia-Pacific invited speaker and columnist, driving Asian women's health innovation and international multilateral collaboration.
Maaike Steinebach
Founder, FemTech Future / FemTech NL
FemTech Future
Former Visa VP for Greater China and Executive Director for Hong Kong & Macau. Leveraging extensive networks from international finance hubs, she drives cross-border innovation and strategic resource integration in women's health.
Abraham (Nick) Morse
Urogynecology Specialist
Harvard Medical / Mayo Clinic
Harvard Medical School graduate, trained in OB/GYN at Johns Hopkins Hospital and urogynecology at Mayo Clinic. Focuses on pelvic floor health and peripartum risk management.
Amina Sugimoto
Cofounder & CEO, Fermata
Fermata
Cofounder and CEO of Fermata, Japan's leading FemTech platform. Also serves as UN Women Asia-Pacific Youth Advisor, driving strategic commercialization of women's health innovation across Japan and Asia.
Maryann Selfe
MD, Investment Solutions; Founder, FemmeHealth Alliance
FemmeHealth Alliance
Managing Director of Investment Solutions at a Swiss-Luxembourg private bank. Founder of FemmeHealth Alliance, connecting European capital with women's health innovation through high-net-worth client networks.
4 Days of Innovation
June 22-25, 2026 — Shanghai Qiantan
June 22, 2026
Global Leaders Summit
Keynotes and panels from global industry pioneers and clinical experts, redefining China's position in the global women's health technology landscape.
June 23, 2026
Pitch Day - Capital Navigation
Led by Bayer Women's Health, 20-30 of the most disruptive early and growth-stage women's health companies pitch to global investors.
June 24, 2026
Park Visits & China Programme
Experience Shanghai Qiantan's innovation vitality through park visits, pharma & biotech company tours, hospital visits, and closed-door workshops.
June 25, 2026
Consumer Ecosystem & Market Observation
Step into Shanghai's world-leading consumer healthcare ecosystem. Visit e-commerce platforms, observe multinational ecosystems, and experience cultural consumption scenes.
FemTech Weekend
Founded in September 2024, our team brings together professionals from finance, banking, and consulting, with members across Europe and China.
Zhu Yihan
Founder & CEO
Data, Balance Sheet Management and a global citizen with expertise in driving women's health innovation across borders.
Michelle Li
Head of Partnerships
Expert in Private Equity investment and Due Diligence, specializing in connecting FemTech startups with strategic investors.
Leaf He
Chief Operating Officer
Expert in Financial Advisory and community building, focused on creating sustainable ecosystem growth and operational excellence.
Lingxi Zhang
Chief Design Officer
Specializes in Animation, Video editing and story telling, creating compelling narratives for the FemTech community.
Join the Summit
Multiple ways to participate in shaping the future of women's health in China and beyond.
Apply to Pitch
Showcase your startup to global investors and industry leaders.
Apply nowDay 3Apply for the Programme
Join the curated China programme for global women's health companies.
Apply nowSummitApply to Speak
Share your expertise and insights at the summit stage.
Apply nowJUNE 22, 2026 — GLOBAL LEADERS SUMMIT