Core Insights - The BEYOND Expo 2025 showcased various tech companies, with a notable presence from XbotPark and over 20 enterprises led by Li Zexiang, highlighting advancements in smart hardware across multiple sectors [1][2] Group 1: Company Highlights - Participating companies included Xiyang Technology, Jicui Innovation, and others, demonstrating innovations in smart sports, health, pet care, and entertainment [2] - Li Zexiang, founder of XbotPark, emphasized the evolution of Chinese entrepreneurs who are now creating entirely new product categories, moving away from imitation [3][4] - XbotPark has successfully incubated over 60 startup teams with an 80% survival rate from 2014 to 2020, with 15% evolving into hard-tech unicorns [4] Group 2: Educational Initiatives - Li Zexiang has been exploring new engineering education to bridge the gap between traditional education and industry needs, establishing XbotPark as a systematic entrepreneurial platform [4][6] - Collaborations with various universities across China aim to create innovation ecosystems and enhance smart manufacturing talent [6] Group 3: Market Trends - By 2025, 20 companies from the XbotPark ecosystem are set to launch crowdfunding campaigns, with a total of 29 projects raising over $50 million on platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo [5] - The average funding per project reached $1.8 million, indicating a strong market interest in hard-tech innovations [5]
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