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Decades of experience bridging startup innovation with the priorities, processes and scale of multinational companies.
Materials and Hard Tech
CM ADVISORY
Your Partner for Growth
Hard tech growth advisory
Turning Hard Tech Ambition Into Growth in China
CM Advisory helps hard tech companies and corporate innovation teams navigate China, activate strategic opportunities and build the local relationships required for sustainable growth.
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8,000+startups mapped across the global hard tech and innovation ecosystem
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CM Advisory
Local Expertise. International Perspective.
We combine strategic analysis, market intelligence and a trusted local network to help companies move from opportunity identification to practical execution.
About CM Advisory
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Our Shanghai space
A Place to Meet, Build and Connect
Our flexible riverside space hosts meetings, innovation workshops, founder sessions and events for up to 100 people—giving international teams a practical base in Shanghai.
Why CM Advisory
The Perspective, Access and Infrastructure to Move Faster
We Know China & the West
A bicultural team that translates expectations, decision-making and business realities across markets.
Shanghai Innovation Space
An inspiring, flexible venue for meetings, workshops and events for up to 100 people.
8,000+ Startup Database
Proprietary intelligence on frontier startups, emerging technologies and MNC innovation activity.
Investor & Corporate Network
Trusted relationships with investors, corporate venture teams, strategic partners and industry leaders.
A disciplined process
Our Approach
Understand
We begin by understanding your objectives, challenges and strategic priorities.
Assess
We evaluate the market, competitive environment and available commercial opportunities.
Connect
We identify and engage the most relevant suppliers, investors and technology providers.
Execute
We support implementation, negotiations and long-term commercial development.
Cross-sector perspective
Sector Expertise
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Advanced Materials
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Industrial Technology
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Energy Transition
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Medical Devices
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Manufacturing
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Robotics
Perspectives
Latest Insights
Innovation · 26 May 2026
How to Collaborate Efficiently with Large Enterprises
Henkel’s Xiwen Qing shares three practical strategies for startup founders navigating the complexity of multinational collaboration.
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Leadership · 16 June 2026
From Technology to Business: Charles Vaillant on Strategic Return and Real Execution
MANN+HUMMEL CTO and CDO Charles Vaillant explains why corporate innovation requires committed budgets, accountable execution and evidence—not presentations alone.
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Leadership · 14 April 2026
Build the Deepest Partnerships, Expand the Widest Markets
Econic Technologies CEO Keith Wiggins reflects on commercialising industrial technology, building trust and expanding through committed partnerships.
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