Lancaster China Catalyst Programme (LCCP)

The £5.1M Lancaster China Catalyst Programme provides UK companies with a significant package of support to develop R&D partnerships with Chinese counterparts in Guangdong Province, underpinned by the opportunity to access significant grant investment. Part-funded by the Higher Education Funding Council’s Catalyst Fund, the University and Lancashire County Council, Catalyst aims to revitalise the UK's position in global export markets, create 240 jobs, help up to 400 UK businesses, and boost the economy by £40M.