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Core Insights - The establishment of the "8-inch Advanced Silicon Photonic Integration Technology Innovation Platform" marks a significant milestone for the photonics industry in Shaanxi, filling a gap in the region's silicon photonic chip pilot testing capabilities [1][2] - Shaanxi has announced a plan to invest over 1 billion yuan in the construction of a photonics technology laboratory, aiming to attract top international scientists and achieve a provincial photonics industry output value exceeding 50 billion yuan by 2027 [1][3] Investment and Infrastructure - The 8-inch silicon photonic platform has a total investment of 750 million yuan, with construction starting at the end of 2023 and completion expected by September 2025 [2] - The platform incorporates advanced technology from Belgium's IMEC and over 60 key core equipment sets, enabling the development of a self-controlled advanced process system [2] Industry Growth and Development - Since the launch of the "Chasing Light Plan" in 2021, the number of photonics companies in Shaanxi has increased from fewer than 100 to 379 by 2024, with the industry scale growing from 15 billion yuan to 36.5 billion yuan [3][4] - The photonics industry in Shaanxi is projected to grow at an annual rate exceeding 50%, with total output expected to surpass 30 billion yuan in 2024 [4] Ecosystem and Innovation - The photonics technology laboratory aims to create a comprehensive innovation ecosystem, integrating government, industry, and international resources to overcome systemic barriers [5][6] - The laboratory's dual-driven strategy focuses on "source innovation and industry integration," with plans to attract over 100 researchers and achieve breakthroughs in over 30 key photonics technologies by 2027 [6]