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The Start-Up market

Innovate, Collaborate, Succeed

Start-Up Market

Set Your Business Up for Success

Join the Start-Up Market at CPHI & PMEC China to accelerate your company’s path to success.

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Join the Future at CPHI & PMEC China

Accelerate your start-up's growth by tapping into the vast resources and networks at CPHI. Funding opportunities, mentorship, and market access

CPHI & PMEC China

Set your business up for success

We can empower your business to thrive in the start-up market

Is your start-up a pharma disruptor?

Could your idea revolutionize a process, product, or approach?

Can your solution reach a wide audience?

Is your idea scalable for rapid growth?

Why exhibit as a start-up at CPHI & PMEC China 2025?

Take your business to the next level

Advertise as an exhibitor

The CPHI Start-Up Market is promoted across all of our social media channels (WeChat, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram) as the place for innovation at CPHI & PMEC.

Take part in networking activities

Start conversations with the right people and get you connected to potential buyers, innovation scouts, investors, and peers – all in one location.

Pitch your business

Each company gets the opportunity put together a short pitch for their services or product to all attendees.

Access our marketing toolkit

Take advantage of our range of marketing tools to effectively promote your attendance and maximize your engagement.

Celebrate your industry

Every company in our Start-Up market gets access to our exclusive CPHI Celebrations, which take place at the show.

What to expect

The numbers

3,500+

exhibitors
120k+

attendees
100+

content sessions

Start-Up Market

Set Your Business Up for Success

Join the Start-Up Market at CPHI & PMEC China to accelerate your company’s path to success. This dedicated area of the show is strategically positioned to help start-ups and SMEs engage with thought leaders and mentors in the pharma sector, discover investment opportunities, and boost brand visibility.

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Is your organisation eligible?

Your business will be assessed on the following criteria to ensure eligibility for the Start-Up Market.

The entity should be classified as an international ‘start-up’, which aims to bring an innovative concept to the market in the form of a product or solution that is scalable and will positively impact multiple end-users.
Your business should be active in the pharma or biopharma sectors.
Your product must be either in proof of concept, prototype or commercialized stage.
The start-up should be working towards innovation or improvement of existing products, services and processes, and should have the potential to generate employment and create wealth.
Representatives from your business must be able to commit to attending CPHI & PMEC China 2025, which takes place between 24-26 June, in person.
The entity shall be classified as a micro and small enterprise (with fewer than 50 employees & an annual turnover of less than USD10 million).
An entity formed by splitting up or reconstruction of an existing business shall not be considered a ‘start-up’.
Has not previously exhibited at CPHI China.

*Informa Markets reserves the right of refusal to applicants deemed not to fit the required criteria

Secure the complete Start-Up package

Whether you’re looking for investment, mentorship or new partners, we’ll help your business take those crucial first steps with our Start-Up Package.

What’s included? (USD 1,400, no additional fees apply)

Exhibition Space

Includes a 2x2m booth space, including a 1kW socket, bin, tabletop stand and two chairs.

Branding toolkit

Provides company logo, exhibiting name and stand number printed on the stand.

Five Exhibitor Badges for CPHI & PMEC China

Grants access to all on-site content and networking opportunities.

Lead Retrieval

Facilitates the collection of leads and contact information from interactions.

Exhibitor advertisement

Company profile added to our Exhibitor listing and promoted on CPHI Online.

Join the Start-Up Market

Take your chance to make a real impact at the heart of pharma. Connect with investors, customers, and potential partners, and gain the invaluable support your business needs to succeed.

To apply, please contact:

For Pan Asia Enquiries

For Non-Asia Enquiries

CPHI & PMEC China

Shanghai New International Expo Center

Opening times

In-person

Tuesday 24 June: 9:30 - 18:00

Wednesday 25 June: 9:00 - 18:00

Thursday 26 June: 9:00 - 15:30

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Exhibiting & sponsorships

Press & Media

Code of conduct

About CPHI

CPHI creates connections and inspires partnerships across the global pharma community. We champion innovation at the heart of pharma at our in-person and online events, granting you access to endless opportunity. Our powerful digital solutions help you to stay connected with your industry at every step in your journey.

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