Venture(US:VEMLY) Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-11-26 14:24Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the innovative and entrepreneurial environment in Hunan Xiangjiang New Area, which is attracting and retaining young talent through practical measures and supportive policies [1][10]. Talent Attraction and Retention - Xiangjiang New Area is leveraging its strong industrial foundation to provide diverse job opportunities for young talent, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship [4][5]. - The area has established a comprehensive talent attraction and retention mechanism, including seed funds, venture loans, and industry funds tailored to different stages of entrepreneurial projects [7][8]. Industrial Ecosystem - The region focuses on creating a robust industrial ecosystem by integrating local advantages in engineering machinery, intelligent networking, and new materials, collaborating with leading companies to strengthen the industrial chain [3][5]. - The establishment of a "computing power infrastructure + innovation platform + ecological support" system is pivotal in attracting talent to the rapidly growing "AI+" industry [3][5]. Supportive Policies - Xiangjiang New Area has introduced ten supportive policies for university student entrepreneurship, including free office space and various forms of financial assistance to reduce the burden on entrepreneurs [8][10]. - The "Red Maple Plan" and "Willow Branch Action" provide targeted financial support for successful project incubation and entrepreneurship [7][8]. Success Stories - Successful entrepreneurs, such as Gu Shanzhi and Su Xing, have utilized local resources and support to establish innovative companies, contributing to the region's technological advancements [4][11]. - The area has seen the establishment of numerous high-tech enterprises and the creation of significant job opportunities, with over 500 jobs generated from incubated startups [8][10].