Strategy
AstraZeneca invests $3.5 billion in R&D and manufacturing in the United States
AstraZeneca announces $3.5 billion of capital investment in the United States focused on expanding the Company’s research and manufacturing footprint by the end of 2026. This includes $2 billion of new investment creating more than a thousand new, high-skilled jobs contributing to the g...
André Hoffmann Book Talk: ‘The New Nature of Business’
The New Nature of Business – panel discussion with authors André Hoffmann and Peter Vanham Come join us for an engaging panel discussion with renowned Swiss business leader, environmentalist and member of the Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI) Advisory Board André Hoffma...
It Takes a City seeks Deputy Chair
Homelessness partnership looking to recruit a Deputy Chair of trustees.
WaveFX transforms Lisbon into a live streaming hub
WaveFX has just returned from a week in Portugal, filming and live streaming for EACTS (European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery). This prestigious scientific event stands as the largest global gathering for the cardiothoracic community, drawing thousands of delegates from aroun...
Collaborative charging hub proves game-changer for regional electric HGV routes
In a groundbreaking example of cross-industry collaboration, Welch’s Transport has successfully executed a critical charge for its electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV) at the First Bus Leicester depot. This partnership demonstrates the unique benefits of shared depot infrastructure, pavi...
Greater Manchester and Cambridge strengthen Innovation Partnership to drive economic growth
Visit from Manchester Mayor signals a new era of collaboration between two UK innovation hubs with a focus on boosting regional economies and fostering inclusive growth. ...
Promoting UK-China digital healthcare collaboration: constructive talks between EFEC and IDMT
On October 31st, Ms. Lin Li, CEO of Excellence First (EFEC), met with Mr. Liu Yu, a key figure at the Institute of Digital Medical Technology (IDMT) at the Shanghai Yangtze Delta Innovation Institute. Mr. Liu holds multiple roles, including Senior Engineer, International Technology Tran...
Riding the waves of change: Xingzhi Education and EFEC renew post-pandemic partnership for skills development
The UK’s National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) predicts that over one million UK jobs could be lost to technological advancements and automation in the next decade. In response, the UK is adjusting its skills training policies and reforming the apprenticeship levy to incre...
China’s economic outlook and investment opportunities – beyond 2024
Ting Zhang, our founder and CEO, gave a talk to the business executives of the British Design Fund portfolio companies this week on how the UK’s SMEs grow their business in China: ...
Exploring future collaborations: EFEC and WAITRO discuss international cooperation for sustainability
Excellence First Enterprise Consultancy Ltd (EFEC) is pleased to share the highlights of a recent meeting between our CEO, Lily Lin, and Dr. Paul Burrows, the Secretary General of the World Association of Industrial and Technological Research Organizations (WAITRO). ...