Hangzhou, June 5 – Marking the 50th anniversary of China-EU diplomatic relations, ZJU-Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center (HIC-ZJU) successfully convened a high-level innovation exchange forum, gathering over 30 experts and industry leaders from seven European nations (Spain, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Austria, UK, Czech Republic) for strategic dialogues on aerospace, biomedicine, and clean energy technologies.
Key discussions focused on potential deployment of European breakthroughs – including synthetic biology, life sciences, urban air mobility, and next-generation energy storage. Participants explored commercialization pathways, policy frameworks, and ecosystem development, with European delegates noting: The complementary strengths between Europe's foundational research and China's industrial capabilities create unprecedented collaboration potential.
Next-phase priorities include:
• Enhanced matching of global research talent with Chinese industrial needs
• Technology transfer pipelines for cutting-edge European innovations
• Expanded international joint laboratories at HIC-ZJU's Hangzhou campus
The convergence of European technological excellence with China's manufacturing scale and speed will redefine global innovation paradigms, stated a HIC-ZJU spokesperson, underscoring the center's role as a bridge for transnational R&D cooperation.
