Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes that the level of materials determines the competitiveness of industries, as stated by Xu Nanping, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering [1] - Jiangsu's "14th Five-Year" Science and Technology Innovation Plan identifies the new materials industry as a key area for accelerating breakthroughs in core technologies and building a modern industrial system, focusing on research directions such as nanomaterials, advanced carbon materials, advanced metal materials, and third-generation semiconductor materials [1] - A multi-layered innovation system has been established in Jiangsu, including the establishment of a national laboratory alliance in the materials field and the launch of three national key laboratories aimed at original innovation [1] Group 2 - Since the "14th Five-Year" period, the provincial science and technology department has supported enterprises in leading key core technology research projects, promoting a virtuous cycle of "demand-driven research and innovation-driven industry" [2] - This dual approach of driving source innovation from the industrial end and supporting industry iteration through basic research aligns with the concept of "materials empowering industries" emphasized by Xu Nanping [2] - The initiatives are laying a solid foundation for Jiangsu's new materials industry to transition from technological breakthroughs to application expansion, aiming to create a globally influential industrial technology innovation center [2]

Core Viewpoint - The "2025 Materials Science Development Conference and Jiangsu New Materials Cluster Integration Innovation Promotion Conference" was held in Suzhou, highlighting Jiangsu's strong position in the new materials industry and its focus on innovation and collaboration in this sector [1][2][3]. Group 1: Conference Overview - The conference was guided by the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology and the Jiangsu Provincial Association for Science and Technology, with the aim of fostering high-level exchanges and cooperation in the new materials industry [1]. - Jiangsu's new materials cluster is one of the 16 key advanced manufacturing clusters, with comprehensive competitiveness ranking among the top in the nation, and Suzhou recognized as the strongest city in China's new materials industry [1][2]. Group 2: Industry Development - Jiangsu's new materials cluster focuses on five key industrial chains: nano new materials, advanced carbon materials, advanced metal materials, chemical new materials, and green building materials, showcasing a complete range of categories and strong innovation advantages [1][2]. - The province has established two national manufacturing innovation centers and eight nationally recognized enterprise technology centers in various fields, including special steel and carbon fiber [2]. Group 3: Local Achievements - Suzhou is home to 488 new materials enterprises recognized as specialized and innovative, including 107 national-level "little giant" enterprises [3]. - The Suzhou Nano New Materials Cluster and other regional clusters have been recognized as national advanced manufacturing clusters, contributing significantly to the local economy [3]. Group 4: Talent and Collaboration Initiatives - The conference launched the "New Materials Cluster Manufacturing Talent Development Alliance" to address the integration of industry and talent, aiming to provide high-quality skilled personnel and innovative teams for the new materials industry [4]. - A global campus artificial intelligence algorithm competition was announced, focusing on the intersection of new materials and AI, encouraging young talents to solve critical challenges in materials science [4].