Consultancy
Gold-standard research: Cambridge growing faster than UK economy
Cambridge growing faster than national economy, but UK growth contribution at risk due to a start-up slow-down, according to new gold-standard research. ...
EFEC ignites UK-China STEM collaboration: Empowering global talent for the future
Recently, Excellence First Enterprise Consultancy Ltd (EFEC) officially launched its innovative STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Collaboration Programme. ...
New investment fund aims to democratise access to Cambridge startups
ET Capital is launching a new investment fund designed to make investing in Cambridge’s thriving startup ecosystem more accessible to investors, particularly individuals. The fund will invest in a broad range of technology-based businesses to enhance its risk and return profile, and off...
A promising alliance: EFEC and Dr. Majid Al-Kader unite to boost UK-China STEM Edtech
Excellence First Enterprise Consultancy (EFEC) and Dr. Majid Al-Kader have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the start of an exciting collaboration to advance educational technology (edtech) in STEM fields across the UK and China. This partnership brings toget...
Shanghai Zeolym High School at One: Exploring Education’s Future in an AI World
On 8 April 2025, Shanghai Zeolym High School marked its first anniversary since its founding in 2024. This innovative, co-educational institution, offering both day and boarding programmes, has quickly established itself as a forward-thinking school dedicated to holistic education. ...
The Crown Estate - News on Cambridge Business Park
Last November, we launched our exciting new vision for Cambridge Business Park, and we were thrilled to speak to around 300 people! To recap, our consultation included: ...
Consultation feedback summary - Cambridge Business Park
Thank you to everyone who participated in our initial public consultation on The Crown Estate’s vision for Cambridge Business Park. We were delighted to welcome 58 people to our public exhibitions on the 20 and 23 November, as well as hold a series of meetings with key stakeholders. We ...
The end of Sino-American SK: What it means for UK businesses eyeing China
A 40-Year Chapter Closes, A New Era BeginsThe complete exit of Chinese shareholders from Sino-American Tianjin SmithKline (中美史克) marks the end of one of China’s most iconic joint ventures. With Haleon (spun off from GSK and Pfizer) now holding 100% ownership, this is not just a busine...
People, science and building biotech
Anne Horgan, Partner at Cambridge Innovation Capital, talks about what makes her tick as an investor. She will chair the discussion on Nailing the Fundraise at BioBeat25 [hyperlink]. Co-organisers, Alisa Molotova, Start-up Mentor, and Miranda Weston-Smith, BioBeat founder chat with her ...
EFEC explores UK-China Life Sciences Synergies at VBEF 2025
At Excellence First Enterprise Consultancy (EFEC), we have dedicated 19 years to forging successful UK-China partnerships, now connecting UK life sciences organisations with opportunities in China and preparing Chinese firms for success in the UK, growing together through shared innovat...