让全球创新涌向中国，进博会这个“专区”亮了丨聚焦第八届进博会

Core Viewpoint - The China International Import Expo (CIIE) has established an innovative incubation zone since 2021, focusing on creating an open, diverse, and sustainable innovation ecosystem for global startups and talents to access technological resources and collaboration opportunities in the Chinese market [1][2]. Group 1: Development of the Innovation Incubation Zone - The innovation incubation zone has showcased over 1,000 innovative achievements and has become one of the most dynamic segments of the CIIE, with more than 500 projects displayed this year, marking a historical high in scale [2]. - The exhibition area has exceeded 5,000 square meters for the first time, with project numbers increasing over sevenfold compared to the first edition, averaging over 100 new projects annually [2]. Group 2: Success Stories of Participating Companies - Canadian company Yufan Medical has participated for four consecutive years, developing innovative wearable health products and achieving annual sales in China exceeding 20 million yuan, up from zero at the start [6]. - The company introduced a weight loss product, ObeEnd, which significantly reduced users' BMI through clinical trials conducted in China [6]. - UK-based Byron Technology reported a 30% energy savings for communication base stations using their products, which were previously in the experimental stage [7]. Group 3: New Innovations and Products - Canadian startup ClickMagic introduced the ClickCopilot, a home companion robot designed for elderly care, which autonomously moves and monitors users [9][15]. - Ridger, a Hong Kong company, showcased the MIMO, the world's first AI-native storage system, capable of handling diverse AI workloads with high performance metrics [16]. Group 4: International Collaboration and Ecosystem Growth - The incubation zone has expanded its collaboration network from three initial partners to over 20 domestic and international innovation cooperation institutions, creating a diverse ecosystem [18]. - This year's event features enhanced content, including new partners from local governments and innovation parks, as well as international organizations showcasing unique projects [18]. - The event will host over 20 activities, including project roadshows and investment meetings, facilitating further engagement between companies and investors [18].