One-Week Shenzhen Hardware Founder Itinerary Template
Day 1: Setup and briefing
- arrival logistics;
- phone and payments check;
- district orientation;
- product brief review;
- supplier category map;
- meeting goals.
Day 2: Huaqiangbei orientation
- electronics market overview;
- category walkthrough;
- sample buying;
- vendor classification;
- notes and follow-up list.
Day 3: Category-specific discovery
- components, modules, accessories, packaging, or relevant category;
- identify candidate suppliers;
- compare standard offerings;
- learn vocabulary and cost drivers.
Day 4: Supplier/factory visits
- prepared meetings;
- manufacturing capability questions;
- MOQ, tooling, lead time;
- QC and compliance discussion;
- follow-up request list.
Day 5: Prototyping and engineering
- PCB, CNC, moulding, assembly, firmware, or process-specific discussions;
- manufacturability feedback;
- prototype next steps.
Day 6: Follow-ups and narrowing
- second meetings;
- quote requests;
- sample confirmation;
- supplier matrix;
- risk review.
Day 7: Debrief
- what was learned;
- strongest leads;
- red flags;
- sample plan;
- next trip needs;
- operating plan.
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