The Key & Core Technology Investment and Development Forum was held in Beijing on March 28 as part of the 2026 ZGC Forum Annual Conference.
The forum focused on building a new model of capital tailored to the needs of new quality productive forces, emphasizing the deep integration of technological and industrial innovation. It brought together over 200 investors, scientists, entrepreneurs, government officials, and experts from around the world to discuss the environment and trends shaping the commercialization of Key & Core Technology, as well as the critical role of Key & Core Technology investment in fostering new drivers of growth.
The forum scene. [Photo/hit.edu.cn]
During the forum, Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) signed a strategic partnership agreement with ZGC Group.
In his address, Han Jiecai, president of HIT, noted that the forum aimed to foster an ecosystem that brings together leading innovators, Key & Core Technology industry leaders, patient capital, and top-tier technology service providers.
In recent years, HIT has deepened the integration of technological and industrial innovation, supported a large number of young Key & Core Technology innovators, accelerated the development of the HIT Beijing Research Institute, and built a full-chain innovation system that spans basic research, key technological breakthroughs, and the translation of research into industrial applications. Looking ahead to the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30), HIT is committed to using Key & Core Technology to support the development of new quality productive forces, working with partners to incubate and nurture a group of leading high-tech enterprises.
Han Jiecai delivers a keynote speech. [Photo/hit.edu.cn]
Under the agreement, the two sides will leverage their respective strengths in technological and industrial innovation to cultivate emerging industries, prepare for future industries, and build a robust industrial ecosystem. They will deepen collaboration between HIT and the enterprise, support the translation of research into commercial applications, create real-world technology application opportunities, strengthen financial services, enhance support systems for integrating new technologies with new industries, and bridge the critical gap between laboratory research and large-scale production.
The signing ceremony. [Photo/hit.edu.cn]
During the forum, He Xiaodong, HIT professor and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, delivered a keynote speech in which he shared recent breakthroughs and the industrialization potential of specialty composite materials used in aerospace and deep-sea exploration.
He Xiaodong delivers a keynote speech. [Photo/hit.edu.cn]
Editors: Shang Yankai, Yang Wenyu
Reviewed by: Song Ling, Li Shoubin