A signing ceremony for 36 projects is held in Hefei National High-tech Industry Development Zone on Aug 20. [Photo from WeChat account hefeigaoxinfabu]

Hefei National High-tech Industry Development Zone held a project investment forum on Aug 20.

Thirty-six projects will be developed in the zone, with a total investment of more than 25 billion yuan ($3.54 billion).

Project heads and representatives of investment and financing institutions had discussions during the forum, leading to more than 310 prospective cooperation agreements.

Nearly 70 high-quality investment institutions, a dozen financial institutions, and more than 70 enterprises attended the forum, exploring how to integrate technology with finance and sharing views on pressing issues regarding investment.

Attendees participate in a panel discussion on pressing investment issues. [Photo from WeChat account hefeigaoxinfabu]

A man introduces his project at the forum. [Photo from WeChat account hefeigaoxinfabu]