上海杨浦：持续深化“创新链”与“产业链”融合互促机制

Core Viewpoint - The 10th Shanghai Yangpu Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition has been launched, focusing on a comprehensive support system for talent and innovation, integrating the "innovation chain" with the "industry chain" to enhance the local economy and attract global talent [1][2]. Group 1: Event Overview - The competition aims to create a full-chain diversified support system, emphasizing the stages of startup funding, growth services, and mature platform development [1]. - Since 2016, the competition has seen over 8,000 innovative projects participate, resulting in the selection of 958 "Entrepreneur Stars," with supported enterprises generating tax revenues exceeding twice the fiscal input [1]. Group 2: New Features of the Competition - The upgraded 10th competition features a global cooperation platform, establishing a new ecosystem for industry and innovation integration, with events in regions like Northern Europe, Singapore, and North America [2]. - It introduces a multi-level linkage system by connecting various competitions and creating direct pathways for postdoctoral innovation practices, along with comprehensive entrepreneurial guidance [2]. - Over 100 million yuan has been allocated to enhance talent introduction policies and improve service effectiveness, ensuring specialized guidance and targeted support [2]. Group 3: Strategic Collaborations - The Yangpu district has appointed ten experts as chief "entrepreneurial mentors" to activate the innovation engine of the Revitalization Island, collaborating with seven universities, including Fudan University and Tongji University, to establish the "Revitalization Island International Innovation and Entrepreneurship Cluster" [2]. - This cluster aims to develop a multi-faceted support system covering the entire lifecycle of enterprises, talent services, and resource connections, positioning itself as an internationally influential innovation and entrepreneurship demonstration area [2].