Paving the Way for Israeli Firms Entering the Chinese Market Providing Professional Services and Facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information on this call for proposal’s program: click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n All Technologies<\/p>\n\n\n\n What is the CIP Initiative?<\/strong> Israeli companies that join the initiative will receive access to unique grants and financial incentives, discounted office space and facilities (manufacturing space, laboratories, workshops), assistance in protecting intellectual property, support in hiring high-quality local labor, subsidies for equipment, attractive loans, assistance with permits and licenses, logistic management and other services intended to reduce the time and investment needed to penetrate the Chinese market. What are the Incentives?<\/strong> In addition to the aforementioned services, the CIP Administrative Office will also make its best effort to assist Israeli Companies in equipment procurement, accommodation arrangements and other matters upon the request of the Israeli Companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please note that each Israeli company accepted into the initiative will be offered a unique and individualized package based on the needs and interests of the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About the Changzhou West Taihu Lake S&T Industrial Park<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Changzhou West Taihu Lake Science and Technology Industrial Park is one out of four national industrial parks in China which receives the support of the Chinese federal government (MOST) and the government of the Jiangsu Province. The park is located in the city of Changzhou in the Jiangsu province, bordering the provincial capital Nanjing to the west, Wuxi to the east, and the Zhejiang province to the south. The city is situated in the affluent Yangtze Delta region of China and is located about 1 hour from Shanghai and Nanjing. The city boasts economic and cultural prosperity, with a GDP of $70 billion in 2013. Over 70,000 industrial enterprises call the city home, of which over 8,000 are foreign-invested. With a population of 80 million, Jiangsu province is a hot-spot for economic development and is one of China’s most prosperous provinces with a GDP of $1.093 trillion (2015). Jiangsu Province is a pioneer in terms of cooperation between Israel and China, having been the first province to sign a bilateral R&D cooperation agreement with Israel in 2011.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more info about Jiangsu click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Background:<\/strong> To compliment this initiative and to serve as a pilot for the campaign, an MOU was signed between the Changzhou Municipal Government, the Changzhou West Taihu Lake Science & Technology Industrial Park and MATIMOP- The Israeli Industry Center for R&D, currently named as Israel Innovation Authority, in May 2014, agreeing to encourage Israeli entities to participate in the Park through a number of unique incentives and benefits available especially to Israeli companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CIP initiative was established as a part of a three-year agreement between Israel and China that was signed at the first meeting of the China-Israel Innovation Committee (Beijing, China. January 29th, 2015).<\/p>\n\n\n\n What is the Criteria to Apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Israeli companies applying for the CIP initiative should meet all the criteria as listed in the initiative Guidelines<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n How to Apply: <\/strong>Relevant Technologies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Program Description<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The China-Israel Changzhou Innovation Park (CIP) is a bi-national governmental initiative that provides a unique platform for Israeli industrial companies seeking to enter the Chinese market. The initiative provides Israeli companies the opportunity to establish a headquarters in the Changzhou West Taihu Lake S&T Industrial Park (the “Park) in Jiangsu Province, China and receive a unique incentive package and professional services to help them overcome barriers and succeed in China with the support of the park\u2019s facilities and its dedicated staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Companies can apply for this initiative by submitting a request to the Israel Innovation Authority. Requests will be approved based on a professional assessment. Following approval, the company will be able to negotiate with Park’s management in the framework of pre-agreed conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The joint initiative provides Israeli companies a favorable incentives package which includes a range of financial, support & professional services, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
The Park is located in the Jiangsu Wujin Economic Zone (WEZ), the leading science innovation center of Changzhou. With a regional planning area of 90 sq. km, WEZ\u2018s development follows the concept of integrating production, technology, financial innovation, and livable industry. WEZ has already become an important growth hub for the Yangtze River Delta Area through its rapid development in recent years. WEZ sets prior development on new material industries such as graphene and carbon fiber, bio-tech (and especially medical devices), and high-end service including e-commerce, corporate headquarters and modern logistics. WEZ aims to be a world-class innovative center integrating talents, industry and city resources for the Jiangsu Province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In seeking to promote long-term business partnerships between Israeli and Chinese companies and create support mechanisms for Israeli companies seeking to successfully penetrate the Chinese market, the Israeli Ministry of Economy (MOE), the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People\u2019s Republic of China (MOST), and the People\u2019s Government of the Jiangsu Province signed a protocol in May 2014 aimed at promoting the activities of Israeli companies in national innovation parks throughout China.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCriteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Israeli Companies interested in joining CIP and receiving the outlined benefits should first apply through the Israel Innovation Authority. Please follow the instructions below in order to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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