Core Viewpoint - The "Yujia Mountain Initiative" launched by alumni of Huazhong University of Science and Technology aims to address the challenges faced by China's industrial software sector, particularly in the context of AI integration and the need for self-sufficiency in key technologies [1][4]. Group 1: Industrial Software Market Overview - In 2023, China's industrial software market reached approximately 241.4 billion RMB, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 12.3% [4]. - The software business revenue in Wuhan exceeded 350 billion RMB, growing by 16.7%, with industrial software revenue increasing by 51.7% [4]. - The number of newly registered software companies surpassed 43,000, marking a 56.8% increase [4]. Group 2: Challenges and Gaps - China's industrial software market only accounts for 6.7% of the global market share, indicating a significant gap compared to international standards [4]. - Domestic industrial software lacks core technologies and has a strong dependency on foreign solutions for CAD, CAE, and CAM software [5]. - There is a deficiency in standards and specifications for software development, which affects the scalability and configurability of domestic products [5]. Group 3: AI Integration and Future Trends - The integration of AI into industrial software is seen as a key trend, with government support for pilot projects in AI-enhanced industrial software [5][6]. - The application of industrial software is shifting towards cloud and device-based models, moving from internal enterprise deployment to external solutions [6]. - The automotive industry exemplifies this trend, with 70% of innovations stemming from automotive electronics, and 60% of those innovations being software-related [6]. Group 4: Collaborative Efforts and Initiatives - The "Yujia Mountain Initiative" aims to unite resources and intelligence from alumni to tackle the "bottleneck" challenges in industrial software [6]. - The initiative seeks to create a conducive environment for technological innovation, supported by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and local governments [6].