The Hubei advanced manufacturing roadshow and evaluation event was held in the Wuhan Economic & Technological Development Zone (WEDZ) on July 10, with 12 advanced manufacturing projects standing out from among nearly 100 entries.
The competition aims to drive economic growth through innovation-led entrepreneurship and employment, according to authorities.
It featured a dynamic mix of young entrepreneurs making their debut and seasoned entrepreneurs with over 20 years of experience. Projects showcased included optical 3D sensors, specialized optical fibers, and intelligent connected mobile robots.
Evaluation experts assessed the "gold content" of each project through questions about target customers, competitors, and potential employment impact, creating an engaging and lively atmosphere.
After intense competition, the Quantum Computing and Precision Measurement Industrialization project from Wuhan won the first prize; the Intelligent Connected Industrial Mobile Robot project from Wuhan and the Semiconductor High-Purity Gas Purification Technology and Equipment Innovation project from Huangshi won second prizes; and the Domestic Survey-Grade LiDAR Development and Industrialization project and the Micro LED Chip Mass Inspection Domestic Solution project from Wuhan won third prizes.
The second-prize-winning Intelligent Connected Mobile Robot project was submitted by Fairyland Technology (Wuhan) Co, founded in WEDZ in 2020. The company specializes in motion control and cluster scheduling, with mobile robots as its flagship product. Fairyland Technology offers comprehensive flexible intelligent factory solutions and holds over 160 effective patents and software copyrights.
This year's competition encourages independent innovation and the cultivation of new quality productive forces, aiming to drive high-quality employment through high-quality entrepreneurship, noted an official from WEDZ.
The official added that in recent years, WEDZ has rolled out a series of policies, including those regarding talent, sci-tech innovation, and industry. The zone also grants over 3 billion yuan ($412.89 million) annually to support industrial and talent innovation, promoting the integration of industrial, innovation, financial, talent, and policy chains to build a city where dreams of innovation and entrepreneurship can come true.
