Organized by the Talent Office of Xishan District, the Science and Technology Bureau of Xishan District, and the Wuxi Xidong New Town Business District Management Committee, and undertaken by the Hex Cubes at Wuxi , a youth entrepreneurship study tour named “Dare to Dream” for 4-day in Jiangsu, Wuxi on July 29. Led by Professor Elaine Leong, the head of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (CIE) of the University of Macau (UM). The group with a total of 20 participants, including faculty, students, and alumni interested in entrepreneurship, visited top local firms, incubators, and universities for exchange and learning.
On the first day, the group toured the Xidong New City exhibition hall for insights into its history and core industries, followed by visits to tech hubs like the Nanshan Vehicle Internet Town and the Precision Medical Industry Park. In the afternoon, the “Wuxi-UM Innovation and Entrepreneurship Talent Exchange Meeting” was held at the Yangtze River Delta International Talent Port, focusing on integration and development. The event included the unveiling of the “UM-Wuxi Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Practice Base” and showcased CIE’s innovative projects in fields like new energy and biotech, fostering collaboration and economic vitality.
On July 31st, the group visited Wuxi College and its Sensing Network National University Science and Technology Park for in-depth industry discussions, followed by a session at Jiangnan University with academic and industry representatives. The visit highlighted the universities’ role in nurturing talent and industry-academia collaboration, supported by government endorsement.
On the last day, the team visited companies like Fanruan, SVOLT Energy , and Sinomune Pharmaceutical, aligning with their fields of expertise, to foster collaboration. Discussions on innovation, management, and marketing led to shared insights and potential partnerships.The tour also included cultural spots in Wuxi, offering a taste of local cuisine and the city’s rich history and charm, reflecting Xishan’s blend of tradition and innovation.
The successful unveiling Event have laid a solid foundation for jointly cultivating outstanding talents with an international vision and innovative spirit. Moving forward, both parties intend to maintain a close collaboration to further promote in-depth exchanges between Wuxi and Macau in the fields of education, culture, and science and technology innovation.
Wang Ziming, a PhD student and an entrepreneur from the Macau Hap on Aromatherapy Application Research Institute Co. Ltd., a project incubated by CIE, expressed:Through this entrepreneurial tour, I not only broadened my horizons but also gained a deeper understanding of the development history and potential of entrepreneurial projects in the Wuxi, which has given me a clearer direction for my future entrepreneurial planning.
UM has officially become a practice base for innovation and entrepreneurship in Wuxi
The group visited the Yangtze River Delta (Wuxi) Electric Vehicle Cross-Border E-commerce Industrial Park
The group visited the Wuxi Synthetic Biology Future Science Center,
江南大學研究員介紹其研究成果 Researcher from University of Jiangnan introduced their research achievements
Staffs and students visit and exchange ideas with well-known enterprises
The group toured famous scenic spots in Wuxi