GUi opens Wuhan innovation center to strengthen regional synergy

The 100th Hefei technological achievement commercialization roadshow was held in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei province on Oct 29, coinciding with the opening of the GUi-Wuhan Innovation Center, highlighting the expanding potential for innovation partnerships between Hefei and Wuhan.

Distinguished guests, including Li Chao, president of the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) Alumni Association in Hubei, Yuan Quan, deputy director of the Institute of Science and Technology Development at Wuhan University, and Li Wenxin, deputy director of Anhui Innovation Pavilion, attended the ceremony.

The GUi-Wuhan Innovation Center's launch represents Grand Union of Innovation's (GUi) first self-operated expansion beyond Hefei. It will act as a bridge connecting talent, technology, and capital between the two innovation-focused cities.

During the event, Hygeian Cells, Zehui Future, Haichen Communications, Wuhan Huanji Technology, and TAVS Vision signed strategic cooperation agreements with GUi.

Meanwhile, GUi's Technology Manager Research Center has appointed four new university liaison managers to enhance the link between academic research and practical applications.

Four university liaison managers are appointed on site. [Photo/GUi]

Since its first session through to this 100th milestone, the roadshow series has evolved into a vibrant ecosystem, supporting innovators and highlighting the expanding influence of Hefei's innovation platform.

During the milestone ceremony, representatives from Anhui Innovation Pavilion, GUiTEK Service Platform, Hefei Xingtai Institute of Finance and Innovation, and the Hefei municipal science and technology bureau's achievement commercialization task force collectively launched a new phase of the program.

The roadshow featured four high-quality ventures centered on semiconductor testing, extreme ultraviolet optics, and graphene energy storage, demonstrating the broad scope of innovation potential.

Speakers present high-quality projects in the front fields. [Photo/GUi]

By integrating platform building, project showcasing, and resource matchmaking, the event established a bridge between Hefei and Wuhan, underscoring GUi's commitment to open collaboration, systematic support, and a globally connected innovation landscape.