Core Viewpoint - The concept of "long-termism" is emphasized by researchers in basic science, highlighting the importance of patience and sustained effort in achieving significant scientific breakthroughs [1]. Group 1: Long-termism in Basic Research - Basic research aims to explore the unknown and can lead to original innovations that may disrupt existing theories or technologies [1]. - Researchers, including Zhao Hongwei, are adopting a long-term approach to address the challenges of slow and difficult progress in basic research [1]. - The focus is on selecting research directions with genuine scientific value that can inspire long-term enthusiasm, rather than expecting immediate returns [1]. Group 2: Attitude Towards Research - Researchers view each step of exploration as an accumulation towards core goals, actively seeking certainty amid uncertainty [1]. - The mindset involves enduring solitude and enjoying the process, accumulating current achievements to build momentum for the future [1]. - There is an expectation for more researchers to anchor their long-term goals and delve deeply into "real problems" in the field of basic research [1].

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of the Shanghai Qiyuan State-owned Assets Innovation Fund marks a significant step in promoting foundational research and innovation in China, focusing on high-risk and high-value projects to stimulate technological advancements [1][3]. Group 1: Fund Overview - The Qiyuan Public Welfare Foundation is the first public welfare foundation for basic research led by state-owned assets in China, initiated by the Shanghai State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission and 16 municipal state-owned enterprises [1]. - The foundation aims to gather state-owned capital to enhance innovation vitality and support transformative foundational research and its related applications [1]. Group 2: Focus Areas - The foundation will concentrate on four key areas: addressing critical technological challenges, exploring frontier scientific fields, bridging the gap between research and industry, and nurturing young talent [2]. - Specific focus includes supporting innovative projects with disruptive potential, such as quantum technology and brain science, which are characterized by high risk and controversy [2]. Group 3: Collaborative Efforts - The foundation's initiators span various sectors, including finance, manufacturing, energy, and consumer goods, creating a collaborative effect across industries [2]. - Examples of collaboration include the Shanghai International Group designing composite fund products that integrate basic research with industrial investment, and Pacific Insurance providing risk hedging solutions for high-risk research [2]. Group 4: Future Directions - The foundation plans to transform corporate innovation challenges into funding lists and convert public investment into industrial value through various strategies, including industry-academia-research collaboration and resource integration [2]. - The launch of the foundation signifies a milestone in Shanghai's efforts to build a global innovation ecosystem and support technological self-reliance [3].

Core Points - The Shanghai Qiyuan State-owned Assets Innovation Fund was officially established, marking the first public welfare foundation for basic research in the country [1] - The foundation aims to gather state-owned capital to stimulate innovation and support original technology development [1] - A collaboration framework agreement was signed with partners including Fudan University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei National Technology Innovation Center [1] Group 1 - The foundation is initiated by 16 state-owned enterprises in Shanghai, including Shanghai International Group and Shanghai Guosheng Group, with a focus on funding basic, forward-looking, and disruptive research [1] - The foundation emphasizes support for young researchers engaging in high-risk, high-value basic research and concept validation [1] - The unveiling ceremony was attended by key officials, including Wu Wei, the Executive Vice Mayor of Shanghai, and university presidents from Fudan and Shanghai Jiao Tong [1]

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of the Qiyuan Public Welfare Foundation marks a significant step in Shanghai's efforts to foster original technology and support groundbreaking basic research through collaboration among 16 state-owned enterprises [3][5]. Group 1: Foundation Overview - The Qiyuan Public Welfare Foundation is the first basic research public welfare foundation initiated by state-owned enterprises in China, focusing on funding forward-looking and disruptive basic research and its related transformation [1][7]. - The foundation is managed by the Shanghai State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission and involves contributions from major state-owned enterprises such as Shanghai International Group and Shanghai Guosheng Group [5][7]. Group 2: Focus Areas - The foundation will concentrate on four key areas: 1. Addressing critical national strategic needs and supporting innovative projects with disruptive potential [7]. 2. Exploring cutting-edge fields such as quantum technology and brain science, particularly in high-risk and controversial projects [7]. 3. Facilitating the transformation of research into industry by connecting various resources, including incubators and research institutions [7]. 4. Supporting young talent in innovative research through early-stage funding [7]. Group 3: Research Demand Announcement - The foundation announced 20 basic research demands covering areas such as immunotherapy, protein quantification technology, AI drug design, and computational resource scheduling [10][14]. - The first batch of research topics includes studies on stem cell-like T cells in tumors, AI-based drug molecule design, and high-throughput low-temperature electrolysis of carbon dioxide [13][14]. Group 4: Collaborative Efforts - The foundation has signed cooperation framework agreements with partners including Fudan University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University to enhance collaborative research efforts [14].

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of the Shanghai Qiyuan State-owned Assets Innovation Fund (referred to as "Qiyuan Public Welfare Foundation") marks the first public welfare foundation for basic research initiated by state-owned enterprises in China, aimed at funding forward-looking and disruptive basic research and its related transformation [1][5]. Group 1: Foundation Overview - The Qiyuan Public Welfare Foundation was officially unveiled on July 30, with contributions from 16 state-owned enterprises in Shanghai [1][5]. - The foundation is supervised by the Shanghai State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission and aims to support high-risk, high-value basic research, particularly focusing on youth innovation [8][9]. Group 2: Focus Areas - The foundation emphasizes four key areas: 1. Tackling "bottleneck" issues by supporting innovative projects with disruptive potential that align with national strategic needs and Shanghai's leading industries [9]. 2. Exploring "unmanned areas" by focusing on cutting-edge disciplines such as quantum technology, controllable nuclear fusion, and brain science, supporting high-risk and controversial projects [9]. 3. Connecting the "transformation chain" by linking various resources, including innovation scenarios, incubators, and industry funds, to facilitate the transition from laboratory to industry [9]. 4. Cultivating a "new force" by providing early-stage funding to the most innovative young talents, using public welfare resources to support technological talent [9]. Group 3: Research Demand List - The foundation announced a list of 20 basic research demands covering areas such as immunotherapy, protein quantification technology, AI drug design, and computing power scheduling [12][14]. - Specific research topics include: - Mechanisms of stem cell-like T cells in tumors and inflammation [14]. - Dynamic regulation networks of inflammatory factors in autoimmune diseases [14]. - AI-based drug design techniques for difficult-to-develop drug targets [14]. - Research on high-efficiency low-temperature electrolysis of carbon dioxide [15]. - Collaborations have been established with institutions like Fudan University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University to enhance research capabilities [15].

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of the Qiyuan Public Welfare Foundation aims to support high-risk, high-value fundamental research and concept verification, particularly focusing on youth innovation in Shanghai [1][2]. Group 1: Foundation Overview - The Qiyuan Public Welfare Foundation is the first public welfare foundation for basic research initiated by national state-owned assets, with contributions from 16 state-owned enterprises in Shanghai [2]. - The foundation's mission is to "gather state-owned capital strength, stimulate innovation vitality, and promote the creation of an original technology source" [2]. Group 2: Focus Areas - The foundation will concentrate on four key areas: 1. Tackling critical issues aligned with national strategic needs and Shanghai's leading industries, supporting innovative projects with disruptive potential [2]. 2. Exploring frontier disciplines such as quantum technology and brain science, focusing on high-risk, controversial projects [2]. 3. Connecting various resources to facilitate the transformation from laboratory research to industrial application [2]. 4. Supporting young talents with innovative potential through early-stage funding [2]. Group 3: Future Initiatives - The foundation plans to transform corporate innovation challenges into funding lists and convert public investment into industrial value through collaborative efforts [3]. - During the unveiling ceremony, 20 basic research needs from Shanghai's state-owned enterprises were publicly announced, and cooperation agreements were signed with various academic and research institutions [3]. Group 4: Research Topics - The foundation has identified a list of research topics, including: 1. Mechanisms of stem cell-like T cells in tumors and inflammation [5]. 2. AI-based drug molecule design technology [5]. 3. Research on catalysts for sustainable aviation fuel production from carbon dioxide [5]. 4. Development of RNA cytosine base editing systems [5]. 5. Research on high-strength, non-magnetic new alloy materials for extreme environments [5].

Core Viewpoint - The establishment of the Shanghai Qiyuan State-owned Assets Innovation Fund marks a significant step in diversifying funding sources for basic research in Shanghai, addressing the current reliance on government funding [1][2]. Group 1: Fund Establishment - The Qiyuan Fund is the first public foundation in China initiated by local state-owned enterprises to support basic research [1]. - The fund will provide financial support through donations for forward-looking and disruptive basic research and its results transformation [1]. Group 2: Current Challenges - Shanghai's basic research funding has seen rapid growth, but it remains heavily reliant on government sources, with 90% coming from fiscal funds, lacking a diversified funding mechanism [2]. - The focus of local enterprises has primarily been on applied research due to the long cycles and high risks associated with basic research [2]. Group 3: Fund Composition - The fund is managed by the Shanghai State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission and involves 16 state-owned enterprises from various sectors, including finance, manufacturing, and energy [3]. - The aim is to leverage state-owned capital to fill the investment gap in basic research and reduce the risk costs associated with technological breakthroughs [3]. Group 4: Target Areas - The fund will focus on four key areas: tackling "bottleneck" technologies, exploring "unmanned" frontiers, connecting the "transformation chain," and supporting young scientists [4][5]. - Specific sectors of interest include integrated circuits, biomedicine, artificial intelligence, quantum technology, and deep-sea exploration [4][5]. Group 5: Collaboration and Future Plans - The fund plans to collaborate with Fudan University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University to enhance support for basic and applied research [5]. - There are intentions to mobilize more social forces to join the technology public welfare initiative, promoting a shift from "single-point breakthroughs" to "ecological co-construction" in Shanghai's tech philanthropy [5].

智通财经7月30日电，今日，上海科技金融领域的又一项创新由上海国资完成——上海启源国资创新策 源公益基金会将正式成立。这是全国第一家由地方国有企业联合发起设立、支持基础研究的公益基金 会。基金会由上海部分国企发起和募资，资金将通过无偿捐赠方式，支持前瞻性、颠覆性基础研究及其 成果转化。 (上观新闻) 上海国资联合设立公益基金会 无偿支持基础研究 ...

Core Insights - The article highlights the significant advancements and developments in Huairou Science City, which is a major national scientific infrastructure project aimed at fostering innovation and research in China [2][4][22] Group 1: Infrastructure and Facilities - Huairou Science City features 16 scientific facility platforms that are open for global sharing, with over 1.43 million hours of operational time accumulated [2] - The High Energy Synchrotron Radiation Source, a key facility, is set to be the brightest fourth-generation synchrotron radiation source globally, with a brightness one trillion times that of sunlight [3] - By 2050, Huairou Science City aims to become a world-class original innovation hub aligned with national strategic needs [4] Group 2: Research and Development - The city has entered a new operational phase, with 29 facility platforms from the 13th Five-Year Plan now in research status, and 8 new platforms from the 14th Five-Year Plan under construction [4] - Currently, there are 26,000 researchers in Huairou, including 33 Nobel laureates and 86 academicians, indicating a strong scientific community [4] Group 3: Achievements and Innovations - Huairou Science City has achieved breakthroughs in 51 key core technologies and produced 386 major scientific results, along with 465 high-level academic papers [14] - Notable innovations include the development of high-quality superconducting cavities and the first all-season observational laser radar, both of which are at the forefront of international technology [5][14] Group 4: Ecosystem and Collaboration - The city has attracted over 20 national research institutions, enhancing its scientific innovation ecosystem [15] - The integration of various research entities, including the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has strengthened collaborative efforts in addressing national strategic tasks [18]

Group 1 - Shanghai Jiao Tong University President Ding Kuiling visited Huawei's headquarters in Shenzhen [1] - The meeting focused on discussions regarding talent cultivation and fundamental research [1] - Huawei's founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei participated in the meeting, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in education and research [1]