Our Services

We are not a specialist provider — we are the trusted connector. The EFEC UK–China Life Sciences Innovation Hub helps organisations enter, establish, and grow across two of the world’s most dynamic innovation ecosystems.

Our role is to facilitate trusted access, build meaningful local presence, and enable collaboration that endures.

Our Approach

We work with founders, research teams, investors, and innovation leaders — as well as inward investment teams and government organisations that share our goal of responsible international collaboration. We engage with ecosystem connectors and public-sector teams across the UK and China —from the Cambridge and Midlands life sciences clusters to innovation zones in Shanghai and Wuhan — to help strengthen international collaboration pathways.

Our service framework follows a natural journey — from entry, to local establishment, to cross-border collaboration — all grounded in responsible practice and ESG alignment.

We do not deliver specialised services ourselves. Instead, we connect our members with trusted experts, partners, and platforms — from legal and regulatory support to innovation clusters and funding networks.

Market Entry Services

in2UK

For Chinese organisations entering the UK life sciences ecosystem. We help identify the right partners, navigate regulation, and understand how to engage with UK research and innovation systems.

Outcomes
: Clear market pathway, credible local presence, trusted early partnerships.

in2China

For UK organisations expanding into China’s life sciences landscape. We guide engagement, support partnership development, and help align with regulatory and cultural contexts.

Outcomes
: Strategic visibility, quality introductions, early traction with local stakeholders.

Localisation & Growth Services

Once your organisation enters a new market, long-term success depends on integration — not just access. These ongoing support programmes help members build enduring partnerships, develop teams, and root themselves within the local ecosystem.

in2UK

We support Chinese organisations engaging with the UK — from entering the market to building partnerships, R&D collaborations, and long-term institutional relationships.

in2China

We support UK organisations engaging with China — from establishing operations to developing partnerships, conducting research, or running joint ventures with Chinese counterparts.

Cross-Ecosystem

We provide neutral, bilateral resources and initiatives that are equally relevant to both UK and China audiences, enabling collaboration, shared learning, and ecosystem development.

Outcomes: Local credibility, continuous learning, and embedded collaboration capacity.

Collaboration & Innovation Services

Networking & Partner Matching

High-trust connections across academia, industry, government, and investment.

Outcomes: Quality introductions and opportunities for co-creation.

Joint Projects & Programmes

Bilateral R&D, innovation challenges, or pilot collaborations in life sciences.

Outcomes: Shared IP, innovation pilots, and co-published outcomes.

We also work with inward investment teams, government bodies, and public-sector partners where their involvement strengthens cross-border collaboration pathways or innovation support systems.

Experiential & Learning Exchanges

Study Tours & Immersion Programmes

Structured visits, thematic workshops, and curated dialogues between UK and Chinese innovation ecosystems

Outcomes: Cross-cultural insight, trust building, and long-term partnerships.

Our Values

Every service we facilitate embeds:

Ethics and transparency

clarity in process and communication

Sustainability and ESG principles

responsible practice and measurement

Mutual benefit

collaboration designed for shared success

Start Your Journey

Whether you are exploring, entering, or scaling in a new ecosystem — we’ll help you connect the right way.