EUPIC

The only EU project innovation centre in China supported by DG GROW, as project coordinator for EEN West & North China (coverage of 18 provinces and 17 sector groups). With large resources in China: 450 industry associations and government economic development agencies, 350 scientific research institutes and universities, and 110 Chinese science and technology parks. 

Mission: To help European entities to market and matchmake in China, and promote Chinese enterprises to invest and develop in Europe.

B2B Matchmaking: a total of 4,140 European SMEs and 7,740 Chinese companies are involved in 28,310+ matchmakings, with 3,211 contracts and intention agreements signed and 95 seminars and forums organized.

Achievements by EEN West & North China: 500 pcs of foreign project and event information promoted yearly, 195 Chinese profiles released (with 1,355 EOIs received). 48 large events were held (e.g. EU-China Fair, Chinese Business Missions to Europe, European First-class Park Summit, JUNCTION X Chengdu, etc.) 125 European online/offline events were facilitated. In total 224 Cooperation Agreements were facilitated between the Chinese and European sides.

Soft landing services: 68 European SMEs and institutions helped to settle in China. – 

Involvement in EU projects: ERICENA, Horizon 2020—URBAN GreenUP, Switch Asia, Seventh Framework Programme (FP7), EC2 Europe-China Clean Energy Centre, Dragon Star etc.

Chinese Business Missions to Europe: hundreds of Chinese enterprises involved in trips to Europe for project promotion, matchmaking events, etc. 85 pcs of cooperation of intent reached

EUPIC as the partner that liks the project with China  will promote close contact and exchanges between China and the European Union. With actual involvement in the design and implementation of the largest PPP VET-related investment in China, EUPIC will work to strengthen cooperation in tourism, vocational education, and other related fields between Europe and China. EUPIC is mostly involved in WP1-6.