Quantum technology committee launched to boost high-quality development in Anhui

The Anhui Provincial Association for Science and Industry Integration Innovation launched a Quantum Technology Committee, with the inaugural conference taking place in Hefei, the provincial capital, on July 31. 

The Quantum Technology Committee with the inaugural conference was launched by Anhui Provincial Association for Science and Industry Integration Innovation in Hefei.

During the inaugural meeting, an investment and financing matchmaking session was held to foster collaboration between technology and industry in the quantum industry.

Professor Bao Xiaohui from the University of Science and Technology of China delivered a keynote speech on quantum relay and quantum network.

Executives from GUiTEK, Quantum Technology (Hefei) Industrial Research Institute, and Hua'an Jiaye Investment Management Company shared their insights on the institutional operation of the committee, collaboration between academia and industry in quantum technology, and financing services for the quantum industry.

He Li, vice-president of GUiTEK, emphasized the company's commitment to attracting top-tier talent and high-quality quantum projects to Hefei through its global innovation networks.

A highlight of the event was the announcement of the "Wan-Quantum Financial Policy Package 1.0", the country's first province-specific financial product system dedicated to the quantum industry.

This package coordinates seven financial institutions, including national-level quantum funds, banks, guarantee and insurance agencies, to release 20 billion yuan ($2.95 billion) in specialized financial support. It covers the full lifecycle of quantum enterprises from seed stage to maturity, providing integrated services in investment, loans, bonds, guarantees and insurance.

This initiative aims to meet the funding needs of quantum enterprises in Anhui for technological R&D, commercialization of technological achievements and scenario applications, and to explore effective paths for diversified investment and financing in the quantum industry.

During the investment and financing matchmaking session, over 50 quantum enterprises and financial institutions engaged in discussions on transforming quantum technological achievements into industrial applications and on capital cooperation, creating a dynamic atmosphere.

Since its establishment in June 2025, the Anhui Sci-Tech & Industry Integration Innovation Association has focused on serving researchers, engineers, and product managers. With a platform-based approach, it has established six specialized committees, including those for artificial intelligence, technological managers and scenario applications.

The association organizes activities such as academia-industry matchmaking and investment and financing roadshows on a regular basis, linking industry leaders, academic institutions and financial capital across the province to help technology-driven enterprises overcome challenges in technical breakthroughs, market expansion and financing.

The establishment of the Quantum Technology Committee marks another significant step in the association's strategic focus on key industrial sectors. Moving forward, the committee will host talent exchanges, scenario matchmaking and intellectual property services in a recurring cycle, all the while lending constant support to Anhui's efforts to advance high-quality development in quantum technology and industry.