Expanding Research & Development Partnerships in China

Our Partners

The EU SME Centre has a network of partners located throughout Europe and China, sharing a common goal of facilitating trade and assisting companies in their internationalisation plans. You will find here all the organisations that are official partners of the EU SME Centre.

Our Partners

Photonics Austria

The Austrian technology platform Photonics Austria was founded on the initiative of the Federal Ministry for Climate Protection, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology (BMK) in order to establish a strong presence at national and international level together with representatives from business and research and to promote the exchange between business, research and education. The main tasks of Photonics Austria are to develop and support national and international research strategies and programs and to promote networking with European photonic activities, as well as to offer national actors an exchange platform.

Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic

The Confederation of Industry is the leading business lobbying organisation in the Czech Republic providing a voice for employers at the national and international level.We are here to assert the interest of our members. We speak for companies and associations of all shapes and sizes across the key sectors of industry, including many SMEs.Our main goal is to promote the conditions in which business sector in the Czech Republic can flourish and stay competitive. We believe that what we do is finally for the benefit of the whole country. To achieve this we work at the national and local level, within the EU and internationally.We are continuously and constantly participating in the shaping of the economic and social policy of the Czech Government in order to create optimal conditions for business development. We promote the same interests at the EU and global level. We are achieving this goal also through our membership in many important international organizations, such as BusinessEurope, Business at OECD (BIAC) and others.

Service Providers

Small and medium-sized enterprises may have difficulty in finding service providers that understand their specific needs. You will find here our selection of companies with a track-record of working with SMEs in the Chinese market.

Service Providers

Dewit Law Office

Founded in 1945 and headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, Dewit Law Office has a long-standing commitment to delivering professional legal services. With over 70 years of experience, we have handled a wide range of cases across Europe, consistently maintaining high standards. As a member of SILFA, Dewit Law Office has established long-term partnerships with law firms in the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Germany, and beyond, ensuring efficient and comprehensive legal support for our clients.In 2009, Dewit Law Office expanded by opening a Beijing office, which allows us to serve European clients involved in Chinese business as well as assist Chinese companies looking to grow in Belgium and across Europe. Our primary areas of expertise include mergers and acquisitions, GDPR compliance, intellectual property rights, trade disputes, and labor disputes.Follow Dewit Law Office on WeChat

Integra Group

Integra Group is an established provider of company secretarial, accounting, tax, HR, and financial advisory services in China. With offices and local experts in Shanghai, Beijing, Taipei, Singapore, and Hong Kong, we are prepared to deliver meaningful and actionable solutions that help our clients succeed in their industry.Our cross-border teams of accounting, tax and business advisory professionals work hand-in-hand with businesses to provide them the resources and local ‘know-how’ to go further with confidence.Our clients include Fortune 500 companies and small- and medium-sized enterprises spanning a wide range of industries including, retail, manufacturing, innovation, trade, food and beverage, and fashion. Our personalized approach helps us find solutions that meet our clients specific needs including their unique regulatory, business, cultural and language requirements.

Expanding Research & Development Partnerships in China

CIMNE

Industry|Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Expertise| Business Development

The International Centre for Numerical Methods in Engineering (CIMNE) is a Spanish public R&D centre aimed at the development of numerical methods and computational techniques for advancing knowledge and technology in engineering and applied sciences. CIMNE is now expanding its R&D partnerships and promoting technology transfer activities in the Chinese market. Since its first project in China in 2005, CIMNE has successfully increased its activities through a company created in Beijing in 2013.

The EU SME Centre has provided critical support both in the course of establishing the company and in the subsequent business development process. Given the different practices and legal framework between China and Europe, legal compliance is a real challenge for any European SMEs willing to set up a base in China. CIMNE was able to confirm the advice obtained by independent consultancy firms on legal procedures for the company establishment. Through consultation services with the EU SME Centre, the company was reassured about its legal compliance in China.

CIMNE also received specialised advice in the ICT sector. The Centre helped the company to understand unique aspects of the Chinese market, which allowed it to adapt its operations to the local environment, redesigning the business strategy as well as revising key content for contracts signed in China. In addition, CIMNE has taken advantage of several matchmaking events organised by the Centre, by meeting with new business partners.

The EU SME Centre provides highly professional assistance. Their services are as spotless as those you might get from independent consultancy companies. For any corporate manager facing a new environment such as China, I would always recommend to double-check some key decisions with the EU SME Centre.

Sònia Sagristà, General Manager, CIMNE (Beijing) Technology Consulting Services Co. Ltd.

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