About this event
Are you a UK Tech Founder looking to grow your market across China and Asia Pacific?
With visa free access, join our 4th UK Tech Mission to Greater Bay Area, China the gateway to Asia’s fastest-growing tech ecosystems, with curated visits and events in Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong.
Take part in our high-impact mission programme curated to support your tech scaleup export growth objectives.
• Build new customer, partner and investor relationships.
• Tour cutting-edge tech companies and science parks.
• Network and build collaboration opportunities.
• Build trusted partners with our collaborators to support your market entry
📌Watch highlightsfrom our 2025 UK Tech Founders Mission to Shenzhen & Hong Kong to see what you can expect.
2026 Key Mission Partners
•Hewlett Rand
•University of the West of England
•UK & Global Tech Advocates
•UK Department for Business and Trade
Collaboration Partners
• The British Chambers of Commerce Hong Kong
• The British Chambers of Commerce South China
• Hong Kong Science & Technology Park
• Cyberport
• Institute of Directors
Mission Programme
Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd November
• Arrival in Guangzhou to acclimatise and prepare
Monday 23rd November – Guangzhou
• Greater Bay Area market insight meeting
• Tech business matching event
• VIP networking evening reception
Tuesday 24th November – Transit to Shenzhen
• Tour of Dongguan advanced manufacturing hub
• High-tech park visit and roundtable
• Tech and investor networking event
Wednesday 25th November – Shenzhen
• High-tech company visits
• Pitch event with tech professionals and investors
Thursday 26th November – Transit to Hong Kong
• Hong Kong Science & Technology Park visit
• Business matching tech and investor lunch
• Tech roundtable and evening tech networking
Friday 27th November – Hong Kong
• Cyberport visit
• VIP networking lunch reception
• End-of-mission celebration
What Our Past Delegates Have To Say
💬 “The trade mission was exceptionally well-organised with invaluable access to investors, incubators and stakeholders. One of the biggest wins was finding a manufacturing partner, a crucial step in bringing Haylo to life and securing a place as part of an innovation programme. I’d highly recommend this mission to any UK Tech Founder looking to expand into Asia Pacific.”
— Sachin Deshpande, CEO & Founder, Haylo
💬 “Our team met a huge variety of investors, founders, and partners and wouldn’t hesitate to return on a similar mission organised by the mission organisers and partners.”
— Alex Balderstone, CEO & Co-Founder, Kaiku
💬 “We garnered significant interest from potential investors, and discussions are currently underway.”
— Hao Pang, CEO, Quantum Science
💬 “Q5D had good meetings with machine tool distributors as well as useful organisations such as the Productivity Council.”
— Stephen Bennington, CEO & Co-Founder, Q5D
Mission Cost
💷 Mission Entry Fee: £2K + VAT per delegate (plus flights, accommodation & local travel).
- Pre-mission preparation: Market insight, objective setting, and business development advice
- Training: Pitching, cultural insights, and business etiquette
- Mission delegation brochure: Your company promoted in our official mission brochure
- Market intelligence: Insights before, during, and after the mission Tour: Guided tech ecosystem tours
- Networking: Investor & partner networking events organisation
- Events: Participation in pitch and investor events
- Introductions: Strategic introductions where we are able to connect our network connections
- Publicity: Social media & publicity exposure
Secure Your Place Today
📌 You can register up to two delegates per company – early booking is highly recommended!
📩 Email Hewlett Rand, mission organiser to register your interest and to join one of our pre-mission briefing events for market insight and to learn more: enquiry@hewlettrand.com
🌏 Seize this opportunity to scale your tech business into Asia Pacific!
📌 We strongly recommend extending your stay to follow up with investors, partners, or customers that you meet.
🚀 Our programme is subject to change and additional spotlight events, partners and activities relevant to our delegation.