GUi explores new approach to innovation

Since its establishment, the Grand Union of Innovation (GUi) in Hefei, the capital of Anhui province, has stood out with a unique yet effective strategy, aiming to create a world-level innovation ecosystem that attracts global talent and resources.

A key factor in GUi's appeal is its integration of support services. A tech entrepreneur from the Business School of Sci-tech of the University of Science and Technology of China, initially based outside Anhui, chose to register his company in Hefei later, drawn by the robust support provided by GUi.

The initiative features three major innovation platforms: GUi, the Business School of Sci-tech of USTC, and the Ling Yang Industrial Internet Platform. These platforms are the result of a collaborative effort among provincial, academic, and municipal entities to integrate works involving projects, funding, talent, and technology.

At the provincial level, Anhui emphasizes market-driven innovation, for scientific research's seamless transition into economic activities. The approach that combines technology research and industry facilitates innovation for industrial development, thus creating a supportive ecosystem.

GUi also leverages partnerships with top universities and research institutions, to gather global innovation resources, while the business school focuses on practical education to produce multi-disciplinary talent essential for walking this path.

The synergy between the three platforms fosters an integrated ecosystem for scientific research and industrial application, addressing the shared challenge of the disconnect between research and economic development.

By developing multi-dimensional talents skilled in technology, industry, capital, market, and management, the collaborating platforms, as a whole, support the region's innovation goals. This strategy is both comprehensive and market-driven to ensure the sustainable interaction of resources, driving innovation and long-term benefits for enterprises.