Chongqing's Western Science City advances with strong innovation-driven steam
27 June 2024 - 8:10AM
No human intervention is needed as the autonomous shuttle deftly
maneuvers through traffic, successfully executing lane changes,
acceleration, overtaking, and other actions. In the heart of
Jinfeng City Center in the Chongqing's Western Science City in
west China, this self-driving shuttle bus operates on a
predetermined route, diligently transporting passengers to their
designated stops.
With the deepening penetration of
"software-defined cars" into the automotive value chain, the
global automotive industry is accelerating its transformation
towards intelligence.
The Chongqing's Western Science City has
identified intelligent connected new energy vehicles and core
components as one of its three pillar industries. Through a
combination of efforts, the zone has attracted a group of
high-quality enterprises in the field of intelligent connected new
energy vehicles. It aims to achieve a breakthrough in the
industrial scale, surpassing 100 billion yuan by 2027.
While seizing the opportunities in new fields, the
Chongqing's Western Science City is committed to making good
use of the university town and its academic institutions as the
foundation of talents.
The zone aims to amplify the synergistic effects
of the 14 universities and approximately 200,000 faculty and
students in the university town.
With a focus on talent cultivation and the
transformation of scientific and technological achievements, it is
fully exploring a new model of university-industry integration. So
far, it has successfully facilitated the transition of over 200
cutting-edge research achievements from laboratories to production
lines.
In addition, to accelerate the activation of
high-level innovation platforms, the zone has successively
introduced 43 scientific and technological innovation platforms,
such as Peking University Chongqing Research Institute of Big Data
and Intelligent Connected Vehicle Innovation Center.
Currently, there are 3 platforms with annual
revenue exceeding 100 million yuan and 13 platforms with annual
revenue exceeding 10 million yuan. It has incubated 85 technology
enterprises and produces hundreds of scientific research
achievements each year.
One of the most recognizable scientific
institutions in the zone, Jin Feng Laboratory, has been in
operation for only two years. In that short period of time, it has
attracted 5 academician teams and 40 core research teams. Its
innovative achievements, spanning over ten categories such as
AI-assisted diagnosis and tumor neurobiology, have already been
applied in hundreds of top-tier hospitals nationwide.
In addition, the zone has also launched a series
of policies to attract talents, creating a high-quality and
high-end international talent community which provides a
high-quality living experience for high-level talents.
Meanwhile, a dense road network, railways, and 35
tunnels cutting through the mountains will jointly create efficient
transportation conditions in the region.
The highly anticipated urban core of the zone,
known as Jinfeng City Center, is set to be completed in early next
year. Situated alongside renowned scientists and surrounded by
high-quality amenities, it will undoubtedly become the most
captivating landmark in the zone.
"It is foreseeable that the future Chongqing's
Western Science City will be a modern city with in-depth
integration of sci-tech elements, industries and urban
planning," according to an official of the zone.
As the zone's developers, they will firmly anchor
the goal of constructing a core area for a nationally influential
science and technology innovation center, and spare no effort in
creating a leading technological force, he added.
Source: Chongqing's Western Science City
Contact person:
Ms. Meng
Tel: 86-10-63074558