Bridging Innovation: A Successful Exchange on AI and Robotics between Guangdong and Zhejiang
From February 28 to March 2
February 28 to March 2 marked the conclusion of a strategic talent exchange event for Guangdong’s key industries at Zhejiang University. Hosted by the Guangdong Provincial Department of Human Resources and Social Security, and co-organized by the International Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance (AIIA) and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Innovation and Entrepreneurship Incubation Base, the event aimed to foster cross-regional cooperation in AI and robotics by establishing strong bridges for scientific research and corporate collaboration.
The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Innovation and Entrepreneurship Incubation Base played a pivotal role in the exchange by employing a “trinity model” that combines project matching, talent recruitment, and ecosystem promotion. This innovative approach effectively facilitated the two-way flow of innovative elements between Guangdong and Zhejiang, laying a solid foundation for future technological cooperation. The model not only enhanced resource utilization efficiency but also stimulated innovation and entrepreneurship vitality in the AI and robotics sectors.
Participants had the opportunity to visit the National Key Laboratory of Brain-Computer Intelligence at Zhejiang University, a leading brain science research institution that integrates multidisciplinary strengths in neuroscience, computer science, information engineering, and clinical medicine. The laboratory focuses on brain-computer interaction technologies, including high-performance brain-computer interfaces, neural engineering, AI integration, and brain-inspired intelligent systems. Its key achievements encompass high-precision brain signal acquisition devices, intelligent rehabilitation systems, and advanced AI algorithms.
During the visit, the laboratory’s director highlighted that the laboratory has seized the opportunities presented by the strategic layout of AI development. It has vigorously promoted the integration of brain-computer interaction with new AI achievements, making breakthrough progress in treating depression and refractory epilepsy. The director noted, “Guangdong boasts a solid foundation, complete supporting facilities, and rich application scenarios in the fields of artificial intelligence and robotics. There is significant potential for future cooperation in research commercialization and pilot promotion.”
This exchange event successfully established an efficient platform for research institutions and enterprises from Guangdong and Zhejiang to connect. It facilitated the two-way flow of innovative elements and the implementation of high-quality projects. The event not only enhanced the research level and industrial competitiveness in the AI and robotics sectors for both regions but also provided strong support for driving high-quality regional economic development.
Looking ahead, Guangdong and Zhejiang are expected to expand into broader and deeper collaborations across various fields. Together, they will explore the application and innovation of AI and robotics technologies in different scenarios, contributing more to the upgrading of China’s technology industries and the sustainable development of its economy and society. The successful hosting of this exchange event signifies a firm step forward in the cooperation between the two regions in the fields of AI and robotics, setting the stage for ongoing collaboration.