A delegation from Zhongguancun Science Park (Z-Park), known as China's Silicon Valley, visited Berlin and opened the first Z-Park overseas incubator on April 12 local time.

The delegation, led by Yin Hejun, deputy mayor of Beijing, and Zhai Lixin, director of Zhongguancun, had reached a deal to seek more cooperation with Berlin a day earlier.

Yin Hejun, deputy mayor of Beijing, hosts the unveiling ceremony of the Z-Park Overseas Incubator on April 12. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The first overseas incubator officially branded by Z-Park, Techcode Berlin is also the first Chinese institution to get quality certification from the Federal Technology Innovation Center of Germany.

Delegates and representatives pose during the ceremony. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Z-Park has created a network with 55 innovative incubators and accelerators distributed in 45 countries and regions.

The network has always been and will continue to be a powerhouse that gathers up innovative elements including talents, technologies and funds.

Zhai Lixin, director of the Zhongguancun administrative committee, delivers a speech during his visit on April 12. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]