On Nov 14, the Grand Union of Innovation (GUi) hosted a symposium with Chery Automobile to explore new possibilities for integrating science and industry.
As a leading Chinese auto brand, Chery is committed to strategically positioning itself within GUi. Wang Wenjun, president of Chery Auto's Hefei institute, emphasized that the company is transitioning from a "car maker" to an "ecosystem builder".

Chery's Kaiyang Laboratory opens to play a key role in the company's global expansion. [Photo/GUi]
Chery aims to cooperate with leading technological forces to serve as a "connector" and "amplifier" of innovation resources within the collaborative industrial chain.
In June, the Anhui Provincial Association for Science and Industry Integration Innovation was established to accelerate the integration of innovation, industry, capital, and talent chains.

The first member conference of the association is held in June. [Photo/GUi]
As the secretariat of the association, GUi plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between laboratory research and industrial applications.
In the field of quantum information, companies like Unitary Quantum are exploring quantum algorithms to optimize intelligent driving decisions.
In the fusion energy sector, China T-Wave Technology Co has deployed high-precision terahertz security equipment in Hefei's public transport.
For deep-space technologies, Zhongke Xingtu is building a comprehensive perception system for autonomous driving with integrated space-air-ground observation.
In science education, Sci Visual is transforming cutting-edge research into immersive learning experiences. Using XR and digital twin technologies, they make complex principles tangible and accessible.
Hefei Scenario Application Innovation Promotion Center is striving to foster a bidirectional cycle of technology and scenarios.
The Anhui innovation association serves as a platform for matchmaking between supply and demand, creating a powerful synergy for innovation, while GUi is emerging as an "innovation consortium".
These diverse high-tech enterprises form the backbone of Anhui's science technology and industry, advancing toward a shared ecosystem.
GUi, Chery, and Kaiyang Lab can collaborate on technological development, shared platforms, and ecosystem building. By encouraging leading firms like Chery to open their supply chains and application scenarios will accelerate the growth of emerging innovators within GUi.
"This deep integration of technology and industry can help the traditional manufacturing industry foster new competitive advantages and nurture new quality productive forces through intelligent, green, and cross-sector pathways," said a representative of GUiTEK Service Platform.