Zhejiang University (ZJU) is one of China’s leading higher education institutions and also one of its oldest, with roots dating back to 1897 and the founding of Qiushi Academy. ZJU is known for its culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and its global reputation for collaboration and creativity.The ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center (HIC-ZJU), co-established by Zhejiang University and Hangzhou City in 2019, is a platform that aims at deepening the strategic cooperation between a top university and a prosperous city. Its mission is to develop cutting-edge technology platforms to address industrial challenges and to become a leading global hub for scientific and technological innovation.HIC-ZJU seeks to establish world-class fundamental disciplines, develop state-of-the-art research facilities, attract a diverse array of top scientists and innovation teams, and drive impactful technological breakthroughs. Furthermore, it is dedicated to fostering competitive industrial clusters and creating a robust ecosystem that supports basic research, applied research, and industrial development.
