Innovative UK businesses working in the smart cities sector can meet potential customers, partners and investors in China’s Greater Bay Area.
Applications are now open for UK businesses to join Innovate UK’s Future Cities delegation to China.
Innovate UK is inviting companies that want to take advantage of the opportunity to build new smart city business collaborations overseas to apply for a place on the mission which takes place from 26 to 30 November 2018.
The cluster of 11 cities in China’s Greater Bay Area across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau province is Asia’s most dynamic region. It is currently developing into a global hub for technology and innovation.
Future Cities missions are designed to offer UK urban innovators a unique opportunity to enter overseas markets.
Chosen mission participants will all receive expert advice and support before travelling to ensure that they are prepared to explore new markets, including 1-2-1 coaching.
The mission week will include pitching to local stakeholders, networking and the chance to meet other Chinese and UK-registered companies operating in China. Delegates will also be able to get advice from the Department for International Trade (DIT) on exporting globally.
The mission is open to established UK-registered micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and urban innovators looking for Chinese customers, partners or investment.
Areas businesses should be focussed on include:
- sustainable urban environments, using smart platforms to monitor and forecast industrial and domestic pollution, energy efficiency and optimisation, brownfield management and urban waste
- urban planning and technology infrastructure, including internet of things, systems integration, data analytics and smart grid
Applications are now open for the mission - deadline to apply is 17 August 2018 and successful applicants will be notified by 28 August 2018.
Innovate UK’s mission partners are DIT, the China-British Business Council, the Future Cities Catapult and 100%Open.
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