Core Insights - The ninth "Maker Guangdong" New Materials SME Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition was held in Dongguan, showcasing high-quality new materials projects from various regions, including semiconductor chip materials and graphene materials [1][4][20] - The new materials industry is identified as a core support for the transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing sector, with Dongguan focusing on nurturing new momentum through this industry [4][22] Competition Highlights - The competition successfully attracted international projects and focused on the electronic information and biomedicine sectors, demonstrating diverse breakthroughs in new materials technology [7][16] - Notable projects included "Graphene Thermal Pads" by MoRui Technology, which addresses thermal management challenges in high-power chips and has seen explosive market demand [10][11] - The first prize in the entrepreneurial group went to "Copper Innovation Future," which specializes in high-end copper micro-wire preparation technology, benefiting from Dongguan's policy support and industrial ecosystem [14] Support and Future Prospects - The event was supported by various institutions, including the South China New Materials Research Institute and financial services from Bank of China Guangdong Branch, enhancing the competition's international level [16] - The successful hosting of the competition is expected to inject new momentum into the high-quality development of the new materials industry, with projects continuing to receive attention and support [20][22]