Fuleshi: Accelerating China Market Entry for Innovative Technologies
Fuleshi is a specialised boutique firm dedicated to enabling European and global innovators to enter the Chinese market with speed and certainty. With over over hundred projects delivered in asset-heavy and regulated sectors since the Open Door Policy in 1978, we provide execution-focused support in IPR strategy, product certification, localisation, and legal frameworks.
Our Legacy: 45+ Years of China Market Excellence
Since the Open Door Policy
Our senior team members and co-founders have played a pivotal role in fostering foreign economic and trade cooperation between the West and China since the introduction of the Open Door Policy in 1978. With over 30 years of experience, we have achieved significant milestones across various industries, serving Western and Chinese Fortune 500 companies.
Since the Open Door Policy
We take pride in the historic collaborations established by our senior members with renowned companies from the United States, Germany, Finland, France, and Japan, which have facilitated their successful entry into the Chinese market.
Unparalleled Network Access
Our client base spans a wide range of Chinese provinces, municipalities, and nearly 200 cities. Fuleshi maintains close collaboration with well-established private sector companies, Chinese state-owned enterprises (SOEs), and, more than 100 of China's top 500 enterprises.
Additionally, we engage with National level R&D platform, prestigious universities, and Z-Park, often referred to as China's Silicon Valley, to drive innovation and growth. Our deep relationships with top leadership in enterprises ensure unprecedented access for our clients.
Why Fuleshi: Your Certainty Partner in China
Speed to Scale
Structured sprints from research to dealmaking, starting at €30k for onboarding. Our phased approach eliminates wasted time and ensures rapid market validation through confirmed stakeholder meetings.
Expert Network
•Deep ties to municipal decision-makers, R&D centres, and industry pioneers, including more than 100 of China's top 500 enterprises and Z-Park (China's Silicon Valley). Direct decision-maker channels ensure access to top leadership.
Risk Mitigation
Comprehensive compliance, FTO analysis, and IP safeguards for sustainable growth. Our track record of 3,000+ projects ensures your intellectual property remains protected throughout market entry.
All services are tailored for mid-market firms with defensible IP and TRL 7–9 readiness. We provide execution-focused support that goes beyond advisory to deliver concrete results in asset-heavy and regulated sectors.
Our Structured Engagement Model
Fuleshi's phased approach ensures efficient market entry without unnecessary overhead. Each phase builds upon validated insights, creating a clear pathway from initial assessment to full-scale operations.
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Phase 0: Market Proof (2–4 Weeks, €30k Fixed)
Market proof through stakeholder mapping into 2–3 target SOEs/private champions, compliance gap-analysis, China certification plan, and partner short-list with confirmed meetings.
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Phase 1: Facilitation (Success-Based)
Facilitation of term-sheets for master licensing, contract manufacturing, or JV; pilot design and localisation with IP safeguards. All agreements structured to protect your intellectual property.
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Phase 2: Scale-Up Support
Scale-up support, including SOE procurement navigation and regional roll-outs across provinces and municipalities with coverage in hundreds of cities throughout Greater China.
Go/No-Go Screening: Ensuring Strategic Alignment
Before engagement, we apply a rigorous screen to ensure alignment between your technology and China's market realities. This disciplined approach protects both parties and maximises success probability.
- China-relevant demand from SOEs (validated via dialogues)
- Mapped IP/certification path with feasible timeline
- Feasible localisation ≤6 months
- Resilient unit economics with clear ROI
- Working capital for pilots and market validation
- Fragile single-patent setups without robust IP portfolio
- Class-III medical devices without CN regulatory plans
- Export-controlled tech with compliance restrictions
- Consumer-only brands lacking B2B application
- Technologies below TRL 7 maturity level
Sweet-Spot Sectors: Where We Excel
Fuleshi's network is strongest in asset-heavy and regulated sectors where public and private champions drive procurement. Our decades of experience have built unmatched relationships across these industries.
Mining & Metallurgy
Ore processing, hydrometallurgy, tailings management, safety, and digitalisation. Access to public/private pioneers across state-owned and private sectors.
Water/Wastewater/Solid Waste
Advanced membranes, sludge-to-energy, PFAS removal, leak detection. Led by our "Mr. Water" advisor with extensive municipal plant experience.
Building Materials & Industrials
Low-carbon cement, composites, insulation. Direct ties to C-SOE strategic partners in construction and infrastructure development.
Agri-Biotech & Food Tech
Functional ingredients, alternative proteins, seed/chemical innovations. Partnerships with leading players and prestigious universities.
Energy & Grid-Adjacent
Storage materials, hydrogen metallurgy, asset monitoring. Networks across public/private sectors and national research centres.
Digital Industry Platforms
Industrial AI, IoT for plants/mines. Direct access to national R&D centres and innovation platforms in Z-Park.
Ideal Client Profile: Who We Serve
Fuleshi partners with B2B firms in asset-heavy or regulated sectors, where distribution channels involve SOEs, C-SOEs, or tier-1 industrials for rapid scaling. We focus on companies ready for execution rather than exploration.
Key Client Characteristics
- Defensible IP: PCT/CN filings with completed FTO analysis
- Technology Maturity: TRL 7–9 for localisation and certification readiness
- Financial Capacity: Mid-market balance sheets capable of funding pilots and €30k onboarding
- Strategic Mindset: Willingness to invest in execution over advisory, valuing speed and certainty
- Market Relevance: Solutions addressing municipal/SOE priorities in our sweet-spot sectors
1000+
Projects Delivered
Since 1978
100+
China's top 500 enterprises
Direct access
200
Cities Covered
Across China
Success Stories: Proven Impact Across Industries
Our track record speaks through concrete results delivered for innovators across multiple sectors. Each engagement demonstrates our ability to navigate China's complex ecosystem whilst protecting client interests.
1
EU Mining-Tech SME: Flotation Optimisation
Patented technology reduced OPEX by ≥10% and tailings toxicity. Successfully routed via state-owned and private sector mining operations, establishing JV with C-SOE for nationwide deployment.
2
Nordic Water Tech: PFAS Removal at Municipal Scale
Advanced membrane technology integrated with Golden State Environment Group and tier-1 municipalities. Navigated certification and achieved pilot deployment in three provinces within 18 months.
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Functional Food Ingredient: CN Food Certification
Protected actives achieved full China food certification via partnerships with leading agri-biotech players. Secured master licensing agreement with major food manufacturer.
4
Low-Carbon Cement Additive: Industrial Pilots
Facilitated routes via industry giants from state-owned and private sectors. Technology now deployed in cement plants across six provinces, reducing carbon footprint by 15%.
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Industrial AI: Predictive Maintenance Platform
Channelled via national innovation platforms with deployments in mining and energy sectors. Technology integrated into C-SOE digital transformation initiatives.
What Our Clients Say
Mining Tech Partner
"Fuleshi's network with C-SOEs was instrumental in securing our JV for tailings management. Their Phase 0 sprint delivered confirmed meetings and a clear certification path within weeks."
— CEO, EU Mining SME
Water Tech Partner
"From compliance analysis to SOE procurement, Fuleshi provided the certainty we needed for PFAS removal pilots. Their green economy insights are unparalleled."
— Director, Nordic Water Company
Agri-Biotech Partner
"Fuleshi's university and SOE ties accelerated our functional ingredient certification. The structured deal modes ensured IP protection throughout."
— Founder, Agri-Biotech Firm
Energy Partner
"Their execution-focused approach turned our energy storage tech into a scalable JV. Fuleshi's track record and diplomatic connections speak for themselves."
— Executive, Energy Startup
Begin Your China Journey with Fuleshi
Ready to validate your China potential? We provide a complimentary initial assessment to discuss alignment with our go/no-go criteria. Our team responds within 48 hours to qualified enquiries.
Why Start Now?
- Access to over 100 decision-maker channels to top leadership from public and private in China
- 45+ years of proven track record since 1978
- Fixed-price Phase 0 sprint (€30k) delivers certainty
- Comprehensive IP protection throughout engagement
- Coverage across 200 cities in Greater China
北京富乐时科技有限公司
Beijing Fuleshi Technology Co., Ltd.
T: 86 10 8762 1160
M: info(at)fuleshi.net
H: www.fuleshi.net
Beijing Fuleshi Technology Co., Ltd.
T: 86 10 8762 1160
M: info(at)fuleshi.net
H: www.fuleshi.net
Ideal for: B2B firms with defensible IP, TRL 7–9 readiness, and solutions addressing asset-heavy or regulated sectors in mining, water/waste, building materials, agri-biotech, energy, or digital platforms.