The fifth Shanghai Talent+ Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition launched its Jiading district selection process at the Shanghai Intelligent Sensor Industrial Park on May 20.
Last year, Jiading-based Shanghai Tosun Intelligent Technology won the gold award. "With Jiading's support, we've completed our journey from technological development to industrial implementation. This competition has boosted our growth," said CEO Mo Mang.
This year, Jiading district saw a record 300-plus entries, a 50-percent increase from last year, mainly from the automotive, integrated circuit, biomedicine, and emerging industries.
After a rigorous initial review, 75 outstanding projects advanced to the roadshow phase, competing for spots in the semifinals.
During the roadshow, participants presented their projects and interacted with judges. Li Xiang, founder of Deepan (Shanghai) Technology, showcased his company's edge computing solutions for automotive cockpits, already in testing with some automakers. "We hope to leverage the Talent+ platform and Jiading's supportive policies for growth," said Li.
Liu Zhipeng, general manager of Semisight, presents the company's projects during the roadshow. [Photo/WeChat ID: sh-jiading]
Also in the chip industry, Semisight focuses on high-reliability chip warning systems for extreme conditions. "Many clients chose Jiading due to its investment policies. We hope this competition allows us to engage deeply with peers and customers," said General Manager Liu Zhipeng.
Shanghai's Talent+ platform is a prestigious platform for attracting global talent and investment, linking global intelligence and stimulating innovation. Jiading district hosts a variety of selection events, uncovering high-quality projects and selecting top talent. Since hosting the first city division of the competition, Jiading has gathered over 1,000 projects and organized 48 specialized events involving over 200 investors and experts.
A representative of the district talent work bureau said that Jiading is advancing as a high-end manufacturing base and innovation center, focusing on policy support, capital empowerment, and platform backing to attract more innovative teams and talent.