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Arrange Introductions
Develop Strategies
Facilitate Approvals
Secure Travel Visas
Identify Channels
Arrow Services

CAPRA International promotes partnerships between Canadian companies which want to develop businesses in Asia, and Asian companies aiming to establish a business presence in North America. CAPRA's focus is in life sciences - especially biotechnology and medical devices. Specifically, CAPRA can:

  • Arrange introductions for Canadian companies with potential strategic partners and/or acquisition candidates in Asia, and vice versa

    Case Study:
    In February 2006, Simcere Pharmaceutical R & D Co. Ltd from Nanjing, China attended BioPartnering North America in Vanvouver for the first time. CAPRA facilitated visa arrangements through the Canadian Consulate General in Shanghai and introduced Simcere to twelve BC - based biotechnology companies, ranging from pre-clinical to marketed products that were available for licensing or acquisitions. In addition, we arranged for visits to three companies of interest, along with an overview of the work of the University Industry Liaison Office at the University of British Columbia. CAPRA is making a follow-up visit to Nanjing in mid-April for further discussions with Simcere.

  • Develop strategies for tackling Asian markets, in alliance with R&D, manufacturing, and distribution companies based in Asia

    Case Study:
    Since 1993, when he was Managing Director of Boehringer Mannheim India, Paul Stinson has developed business relationships with biopharmaceutical and medical devices companies throughout Asia. On each of his visits to Asia since 1996, he has laid the groundwork for the services that CAPRA International now provides. His associates, with business experience in Asia, complement his experiences and skills.

  • Through its alliance with a Chinese company, facilitate timely approvals of medical devices in China for Canadian manufacturers

    Case Study:
    Orient Ventures, based in Vancouver, is CAPRA International's strategic partner for registering medical device products in China. The CEO of Orient Ventures hails from Nanjing, China and has resided and worked in Canada since 2000. Orient Ventures' offices in Beijing and Nanjing provide a range of services to North American companies seeking to register medical devices in China. Fees vary, depending on the class of medical device and requirements for clinical trials. Orient Ventures can save North American companies significant time as the register their products in China.

  • Assist with the process of securing business travel visas for Chinese companies visiting Canada

    Case Study:
    Owing to its close relationship with officers in Canadian embassies and consulates abroad, CAPRA has succeeded in assisting a number of travellers to secure their visas for business travel to Canada. CAPRA recommends that travellers apply well in advance, but if a late intervention is required, CAPRA may be able to help.

  • Identify appropriate distribution channels for your business, both in Asia and Canada

    Case Study:
    CAPRA International's contacts in both Asia and Canada cover products from biotechnology, medical devices, and pharmaceutical companies, all of which are eager to acquire new products to distribute. In addition, nutraceuticals, functional foods, cosmeceuticals, and both Traditional and Modernized Chinese Medicine products are growing in popularity, particularly in North America. An upcoming strategic alliance between CAPRA and a Chinese company will provide a "mirror"of offerings on both sides of the Pacific Ocean.


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