The National Innovation Center par Excellence (NICE) is a comprehensive innovation center jointly built by Shanghai municipality and Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui provinces.
NICE, headquartered in Shanghai, is a global platform with a mission to drive applied industrial R&D collaboration in several strategic fields, including new materials, ICT, advanced manufacturing, clean energy and environment protection, medicine and medical equipment. NICE manages a network of 100+ specialized industrial technology research institutes, 200+ global academic institutions, and 500+ industrial partners, with a proven track record tested in China for over a decade in operating large-scale industrial R&D centers to transform proprietary science and technology into scalable industrial applications and commercialization.
NICE brings together universities, enterprises, talents, and research institutes to build a global innovation network and ecosystem to support the sustainable development of the Yangtze Delta industry.
Participate in a JITRI/NICE challenge!
NICE is seeking groundbreaking technical innovations and projects across 5 key fields:
- New Materials
- Advanced Manufacturing and Equipment
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Medicine and Medical Equipment
- Clean Energy and Sustainability
This Challenge is designed to identify and launch pioneering projects in these fields with the financial backing (up to USD 4 million), expert guidance, and R&D support of the NICE ecosystem.
Are you interested in taking part in NICE Challenges? Read more on how to participate.
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