Xianyang High-tech Zone in Western China Develops AI Innovation Hub

XIANYANG, China, Nov. 05, 2024 — Xianyang High-tech Industrial Development Zone, located in west China’s Shaanxi Province, is positioning itself as a hub for AI innovation, taking advantage of the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and the digital economy.

Building on its strong foundation in the electronic display industry, the zone is investing in digital infrastructure development, industrial digitization, and digital industrialization. The Western China AI Innovation Harbor is playing a key role in integrating the digital economy with the real economy.

The harbor has attracted over 20 AI companies, including Soul Point Dream, Xi’an Xingxun Intelligent Communication Technology Co., Ltd., and Hanchao Technology, which have signed agreements to set up operations there. These projects cover a range of areas like digital twinning, algorithm research, large-scale model customization, and VR production.

The zone has also planned the construction of a 300P advanced computing power center to support AI industrialization. This center aims to provide computing power services, support AIGC technology R&D, facilitate scenario applications, and incubate new businesses. This initiative is expected to draw more companies and talent, drive innovation, and strengthen the digital economy’s development foundation.

The harbor, spanning 18,900 square meters, comprises four floors. The first floor serves as a platform for showcasing cutting-edge AI technologies and providing immersive digital cultural and tourism experiences. It features a digital multifunctional hall, the “Journey Through Xianyang” panoramic cinema, the “Return to The Great Qin” VR interactive theater, and a cultural and creative product store.

The second floor is dedicated to establishing a youth AI education and research base. The third floor provides incubation space for AI-based small and micro enterprises and a hub for digital nomads. It offers space for traditional companies looking to leverage AI for transformation and individuals focusing on AI technology. The fourth floor features a themed dining and entertainment space centered around Qin culture.

To stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship, Xianyang High-tech Industrial Development Zone has established a 300-million-yuan digital industry fund and various incentive policies, including rewards for talent.

Looking ahead, the harbor aims to become a prominent destination for showcasing and interacting with AI large-scale models, providing digital cultural and tourism experiences, incubating AI companies, and hosting digital nomads.

Source: Xianyang High-tech Industrial Development Zone

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