China Industrial & Technology Intelligence for EU Research Consortia

Puentes de Seda provides European research consortia with actionable intelligence on China's industrial and technological ecosystems, delivered from permanent on-the-ground presence in Hangzhou, China.

Services available for Horizon Europe proposals and projects:

• Competitive benchmarking of Chinese vs. European capabilities in AI, robotics, advanced manufacturing and digital twins

• Supplier and technology partner scouting in China across multiple sectors

• Ecosystem and value chain mapping for Chinese industrial sectors

• Market intelligence reports on Chinese technology adoption and industrial policy

• State-of-the-art analysis incorporating Chinese developments for work packages

• Strategic briefings on Chinese government strategy and Five-Year Plan implications

• Support for European delegations visiting China

Beyond analysis, Puentes de Seda acts as an operational bridge between European and Chinese actors. This includes supporting negotiations and collaboration processes with Chinese companies and institutions, reducing cultural and contextual friction, translating systems of logic and expectations across both sides, and helping European consortia convert China-related work packages into viable, concrete cooperation. We bring both the analytical and the relational dimension — knowing who the relevant actors are in China and knowing how to work with them effectively.

Outputs are delivered in English and Spanish. We work as external expert, subcontractor or associated partner depending on consortium needs.