UKTI East of England in partnership with the China-Britain Business Council is inviting UK organisations to join a trade mission to the country with the second largest economy in the world and the third largest pharmaceutical market.

 

Market Facts:

• Average growth at just under 10 per cent a year for 32 years.
• Since the “reform and opening up” policy was introduced in 1978, China has changed beyond recognition.
• Major healthcare reforms have been announced and China is now planning to improve the training of its medical staff, update hospitals throughout China and spend more on pharmaceutical drug development.
• Healthcare spending – including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, distribution, hospital, pharmacies and insurance – currently accounts for less than six percent of GDP, but the figure is expected to increase to almost 10 percent within 4 years.
• China is investing heavily in research and development.
• The incidence of a number of conditions is growing in China – they include cancer (specifically lung cancer), diabetes and obesity.

What is on offer?

• A pre-visit workshop
• In each location there will be an in market briefing from local business experts plus a reception to which you can invite guests.
• There will be introductions to major Western and Chinese pharmaceutical companies.
• Introductions to agents and distributors that supply the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector – including universities.
• Relevant officials from Chinese government departments will be invited to attend the meeting programme.
• Visit to a country with potential to become a substantial export market with like-minded companies and support from UKTI & CBBC staff, both locally and overseas.

This mission gives you the opportunity to explore one of the fastest growing economies in the world and be introduced to partners to find out more about the following:

• Pharmaceutical companies
• The life sciences and healthcare landscape in China
• Drug discovery in China
• Distributors and agents in China
• Investment

 

For more information or to book your place on this mission please contact:

Catherine Munro

01707 398125

c.munro@uktieast.org.uk

www.gov.uk/ukti

 

Draft outline/highlights of The Programme:

Monday 24th November Arrive Shanghai: Initial market briefing followed by informal networking

Tuesday 25th November: Consulate, Shanghai

9:30am Presentations by companies based in China to include the following topics:

• Innovation in stem cell research
• Drug discovery and antibodies
• Oncology: the latest drivers in cancer medicine

 

PM: One to one partnering meetings in Shanghai

Wednesday 26th November

9:00am Presentations by companies based in China to include the following topics:

• Liver disease: Drug discovery in China relating to liver disease
• Vaccines: Research and manufacture in China
• Meetings with representatives from the local bioparks – Shanghai, Wuxi

 

PM: One to one partnering meetings

PM: Train to Beijing

Thursday 27th November

9:00am-10:30am: Market briefing

11:00am: Presentations by companies based in China to include the following topics:

• Challenges in Drug Discovery & Clinical Development
• Funding Collaborations
• Working with government in China

 

PM: One to one meeting programme

* Please note, this programme may be subject to change.

 

Support for UK Businesses:

There are a limited number of Market Visit Support (MVS) financial assistance grants of £700 available. Organisations must be a small or medium enterprise (SME) based in the UK and must have been trading for a minimum of 12 months. Subject to availability.

 

Cost of Participation:

The non refundable registration fee for the trade mission is £850+VAT per delegate.

It is the responsibility of each participating delegate to book and pay for their own flights and accommodation. We suggest all delegates stay at the recommended mission hotels (to be advised).

Please do not book any travel or accommodation prior to receiving confirmation of your place on the mission.

 

Timing:

The deadline for confirmation is 26th September 2014.

For more information or to book your place on this mission please contact:

Catherine Munro

01707 398125

c.munro@uktieast.org.uk