Excellence First Enterprise Consultancy
Excellence First Enterprise Consultancy (EFEC) has been a trusted partner in fostering UK-China collaborations for nearly two decades. Since its inception in 2006, EFEC has expanded its services to encompass three key areas:
1. Education and Training Services: For 19 years, EFEC has been at the forefront of providing high-quality education and training services, bridging the knowledge gap between UK and Chinese institutions.
2. Global Talent Development: Through CognateUK, EFEC aims to offer comprehensive talent development services, preparing young professionals for success in an increasingly globalised business environment.
3. UK-China Ecosystem Facilitation: EFEC has been instrumental in connecting innovation ecosystems, starting with the introduction of Cambridge Network to Shanghai Lingang in 2019, which led to the establishment of the Lingang Cambridge Network (LCN)
In 2024, EFEC significantly expanded its network in the Yangtze Delta Region, forging a strategic partnership with the Jiangsu Industrial Technology and Research Institute, a leading application-oriented research organisation and high-tech investor in China. This collaboration has strengthened EFEC's position as a key facilitator between two of the world's most powerful innovation ecosystems. EFEC's core services, 'IN2CHINA' and 'IN2UK', have been refined to provide comprehensive support for businesses seeking to enter or expand in these markets. These services cover crucial areas such as market entry strategies, partner identification, regulatory navigation, and cultural adaptation. With a focus on life sciences, EFEC is uniquely positioned to help companies capitalise on global opportunities and contribute to addressing pressing global challenges. Our deep understanding of both UK and Chinese business landscapes, coupled with our extensive network, enables us to offer unparalleled guidance to companies at any stage of their international journey.
As we continue to evolve, EFEC remains committed to its mission of fostering mutually beneficial partnerships between UK and Chinese organisations, driving innovation, and contributing to the development of both economies.
Products and services
Sourcing products from China
WHAT IS THE ISSUE?
EFEC creates Partnerships for Growth. Our Into China services help UK companies to grow by supporting them in sourcing products, partners or investors from China. Our specific work is de-risking the process.
- Getting products from China
- Finding business partners in China
WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES?
- Legal - knowing what you can cannot do, protecting your interests
- Cultural - understanding how business is dine
- Language - our team includes Chinese nationals based in China
- Scale - we can cut through the vast range on offer on .e.g. Alibaba to find what you need
- Specifications can be technical and often complex - we get the terms right across the language
- Managing the supplier - getting the relationships right
- WHAT DO WE DO?
- Understand what you need
- Scope the possibility and risk
- Find the product supplier, partner or investor
- Quality manage the ongoing relationship
