Core Insights - The 10th "Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition" in the new materials sector concluded successfully, aiming to integrate innovation and industry for high-quality development in Jiangsu [1][8] - A total of 30 high-quality projects competed in two categories, showcasing advancements in high-performance metals, new energy materials, biomedical materials, and energy-saving polymers [3] Competition Highlights - The competition awarded 6 first prizes, 10 second prizes, and 13 third prizes, highlighting projects with leading technologies and clear business models [3] - The first prize in the innovation category was awarded to a project focused on a new green smelting process for high-carbon ferrochrome, addressing issues like complex production processes and high carbon emissions [3] - The first prize in the entrepreneurship category was given to a project developing laser-etched anti-counterfeiting flexible labels, combining polymer composites with nanomaterials for various high-security applications [3] Policy and Support - Jiangsu's provincial officials emphasized the importance of new materials as a foundation for manufacturing and technological innovation, urging researchers to focus on key technologies and deepen industry-academia collaboration [4] - The Peixian Economic Development Bureau introduced local industrial policies aimed at building a modern industrial system and attracting innovative talent [6] Future Directions - The competition has established itself as a vital platform for promoting innovation and the integration of technology and economy in Jiangsu, with plans to continue focusing on strategic emerging industries [8]