Suzhou "The Nano City"

Nanotech as an Economic Strategy

The Souzhou Industrial Park (SIP) was identified as a “China International Nanotech Innovation Cluster” by the Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Commerce, and JiangSu Province

The “Nanopolis Suzhou” initiative was launched with $1.5 billion USD as the national base of nanotech for international cooperation, innovation, incubation, industrialization, standardization, patents, education, commercialization and nano-enabled new industries.

SIP is the top location in China to expand your nanotechnology-based business.

State Plan

Comprehensive nanotech industry plan
Dedicated nanotech support policies
State level project grants
Industry alliances for innovation and application
State-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities
Financial support for all growth stages
IP protection and tech-transfer
International cooperation

Nanotech Ecosystem

Achievements (2015)

352 nanotech-related companies (6 public listed)
$4.68 billion USD output value
22,000 scientists, engineers, technical staff

“One of the areas with the most promise is the fast-emerging field of nanotechnology. We have agreed to support the establishment of an Ontario-Jiangsu Nanotechnoology Innovation Centre in Suzhou.”

Honourable Kathleen Wynne (Premier of Ontario, CANADA)
“Collaboration between academia and industry is an essential aspect of innovation and commercialization and the Nanopolis’ appeal goes beyond professor-founded companies.”

Dr. Zhang Xijun (President, NanoPolis, Suzhou, CHINA)
“NanoOntario is pleased to be a founding partner for the NIC which serves as the hub for industry-academic partnership and startup activity in nanotechnology between Jiangsu and Ontario”

Dr. Arthur Carty (Chairman, NanoOntario, CANADA)