苏州先进材料谷项目开工 打造新材料产业发展高地

Core Insights - The Suzhou Advanced Materials Valley Phase I project has commenced, aiming to integrate innovative resources and promote the fusion of advanced materials technology and industrial innovation, thereby assisting Suzhou in becoming a globally influential hub for new materials industry [1] - The project covers an area of 963 acres with a construction area of approximately 600,000 square meters, targeting the establishment of key laboratories and research centers [1] - The 2025 Suzhou Advanced Materials Valley Innovation Conference was held, unveiling a comprehensive development plan focusing on foundational building materials, new materials, and high-end equipment [1][2] Project Details - The project is located in the Suzhou High-tech Zone, with the first phase including the China Kaolin Company Innovation Building and the InterContinental VOCO Hotel, covering over 60 acres and with a total investment exceeding 500 million yuan [1] - The initiative aims to create one national key laboratory, two world-class research centers, three national industrial innovation bases, and four industrial innovation research institutes [1] Strategic Collaborations - Nanjing University signed a strategic cooperation agreement with China National Building Material Group, and related research institutes signed deep cooperation agreements with the Xushuguan Economic Development Zone [2] - The establishment of the Suzhou Advanced Materials Industry Innovation Alliance and the initiation of a 5 billion yuan China National Building Material Future Science and Technology Fund were also announced [2] Industry Context - The new materials industry is a strategic and foundational sector supporting national economic construction, social progress, and national defense security, and is a key area for high-tech competition [2] - Suzhou is focusing on developing a trillion-level industrial cluster in new materials, with over 2,200 material-related enterprises and more than 50 listed companies, making it one of the strongest cities in China's new materials industry [2]