Core Insights - Jiangsu Province's Science and Technology Department announced the results of the 2024 Provincial Science and Technology Progress Award, with the project "Key Technologies and Applications for Wastewater Treatment in Chemical Parks Based on Ecotoxicity Control" by Yancheng Environmental Technology City and Nanjing University winning the first prize, indicating that China's wastewater toxicity control technology has reached an internationally advanced level [1] - The wastewater toxicity control technology developed by Nanjing University's Yancheng Environmental Technology and Engineering Research Institute has achieved full coverage in Jiangsu's chemical parks and has been promoted in 16 provinces nationwide, with products exported to over 10 countries [1] - The Tihu District has positioned itself as a key area for green and low-carbon development, focusing on the energy-saving and environmental protection industry as a leading sector, successfully creating a significant talent aggregation area for the energy-saving and environmental protection industry in the Yangtze River Delta [1] Industry Development - The energy-saving and environmental protection industry in Tihu District has surpassed 10 billion yuan in output value, with flue gas treatment equipment manufacturing accounting for 20% of the national market share, earning the title of "China's Capital of Flue Gas Treatment" [1] - Tihu District has established 16 physical R&D platforms, including 9 provincial-level new R&D institutions, and has launched national engineering research centers for coordinated control of air pollutants and greenhouse gases, as well as for harmless treatment and resource utilization of industrial wastewater [2] - The establishment of a 500 million yuan green industry development fund and the innovative "Chief Technology Officer + Achievement Transformation Officer" system have facilitated effective market expansion for over 20 leading enterprises [2] Talent Attraction - Tihu District has created a comprehensive service system from business registration to policy consultation, with a 60 million yuan incubation fund to support startups, and has built over 4,000 talent apartments and 10 scientist studios [3] - The district has attracted 24 academician teams, 65 national major talent project participants, and 420 industry-leading talents, fostering a conducive environment for talent development [3] - Tihu District aims to deepen the integration of industry and talent development, providing solid support for the construction of a green and low-carbon development demonstration zone in Yancheng [3]