To celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Influence Matters, we have decided to partner up with 光援计划 Project Guangyuan to launch a donation project. 

Schools have switched to online teaching due to COVID-19. However, the lack of telecommunication devices left millions of children in rural areas struggling to attend online classes. 

Not only the Influence Matters’ team will be donating, but we are also opening up to everyone who wishes to donate their phones, tablets, laptop, and computer. Influence Matters and Project Guangyuan’s team will work closely together in assisting and connecting you with the students who are in need of these devices to attend online classes.

Want to learn more about the project and how you can help as an individual or an entity? Click here to read more details.

The Process

> Fill out the registration form: Please find the QR code below to register as a donor. If you have any problem registering as a donor, please email madeleine@inmatt.com.

> Receive school address: Once your device that you are donating is verified by the system and our volunteers, we will send you the address of the beneficiary school that will receive your donation and the headmaster/teachers will hand out your devices to students in need.

> Shipment: The donor is responsible for organizing the shipment of the device to the school**. Our volunteers will monitor the usage of your donated device(s) and send you regular updates (including information and photos of students, school/classroom, *sometimes* handwritten thank you letter). You will also receive a tailored certificate. 
**Please note that if you or your entity is donating and shipping more than 10 device(s), Project Guangyuan will cover your shipping fee. 

Who is Influence Matters?

Influence Matters is a strategic PR and Marketing consultancy helping international B2B tech startups, scale ups and SMBs succeed in China. We help our clients connect with their stakeholders in China by creating and executing performance-driven communication strategies supporting clearly defined business objectives in China.

Build on years of experience bridging China and the rest of the world for technology companies, we bring international best practices in influence engagement to China, enhanced with the efficiency of a nimble, modular approach required by fast growing businesses in a fast pace economy.

We have a particular focus on B2B high-tech industries including semiconductors, industry 4.0, AI, machine learning, IoT, cybersecurity, fintech, blockchain, adtech, deeptech, big data, gaming, software, VR/AR.

Who is 光援计划 Project Guangyuan?

In the time of COVID-19 outbreak, school had switched to online teaching since late January. However, a lack of digital devices left millions of poor children out of school. Project Guangyuan was established to bridge the new digital divide. By advocating idle devices (i.e. mobile phones, tablets, and laptops) and supporting software resources, we are advocating for education opportunities for children. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide in education for Chinese children.

Who is Ladies Who Tech?

Ladies Who Tech was started by women who are in the STEM industries and believe in challenging the status quo by encouraging more women to assist and discover their potential in STEM. We want to raise awareness of the lack of women in the STEM industries and help companies to have more diversity.

Who is Networking Matters?

Networking Matters informs you of interesting technology, startup, entrepreneurship and business events in Shanghai and Beijing. Look out for their new event digest every week.
Get in touch with us if you would like to recommend upcoming events.

Beijing event digest is prepared by Influence Matters, a cross border PR and marketing agency in Beijing. Contact: simon@inmatt.com.
Shanghai event digest is prepared by Duhno Group, a Market Expansion Agency. Contact: contact@duhno.com.

Who is She Loves Tech?

She Loves Tech is a global platform committed to building an ecosystem for technology, entrepreneurship and innovation that creates opportunities for women. We house the world’s largest tech competition focused on women-led and women-impact businesses.

Who is Startup Grind Greater China?

Startup Grind Greater China is part of Startup Grind, the largest independent startup community, actively educating, inspiring, and connecting more than 2,000,000 entrepreneurs in over 600 chapters. We nurture startup ecosystems in 125+ countries through events, media, and partnerships with organizations like Google for Startups.

The cornerstone of our global community are monthly events featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators and investors who share lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Founded in Silicon Valley, Startup Grind has helped millions of entrepreneurs build their businesses, connect with strategic partners, and secure funding.

Our Values: 
We believe in making friends, not contacts.
We believe in giving, not taking.
We believe in helping others before helping yourself.

Who is THE BULK HOUSE?

THE BULK HOUSE 零浪费生活 is the 1st social enterprise in China committed to promoting the zero waste lifestyle. We do this in 3 ways: 
① Create and promote valuable content. 
② Organising events revolving around the 6R’s in our logo. 
③ Provide environmentally friendly products to make the zero waste lifestyle more convenient for all.