A high-quality development matchmaking conference among research institutions, financial organizations, and enterprises is held in Ordos on Jan 13. [Photo/Nuan News]

Ordos city brought together research institutions, financial organizations, and enterprises at a high-quality development matchmaking conference on Jan 13, fostering closer coordination among science, banking, and industry to inject fresh momentum into economic growth.

At the event, academicians Ouyang Minggao, Jin Zhijun, and Liu Zhongmin delivered keynote speeches on industry trends and the frontiers of technological innovation, offering strategic guidance to help enterprises enhance their independent innovation.

A total of 116 scientific and technological achievements from 50 institutions were showcased, along with 16 key industrial chain maps and 18 science-and-technology-focused financial products. The event aimed to accelerate the commercialization of research achievements in Ordos, support industrial transformation and upgrading, and cultivate new quality productive forces.

Attendees learn about scientific research achievements at the conference. [Photo/Nuan News]

Local leading enterprises like Ordos Investment Holding Group outlined their investment priorities and technological needs, while tech firms such as Beijing Hina Battery Technology Co presented project application scenarios and financing demands. Financial institutions, including Ordos Bank, introduced tailored financial products for innovation-driven companies, enabling direct and efficient matching of supply and demand.

During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021–25), Ordos had seen a rapid expansion of innovation-driven enterprises, with the total number of high-tech and technology-based small and medium-sized enterprises surpassing 1,000. As these companies grow, demand for specialized financial services has continued to rise.

Bu Jianbin, deputy director of the Ordos Science and Technology Bureau, said the conference helped bridge information gaps in the commercialization of research achievements, better align technological innovation with financial support, and guide more financial capital toward strengthening and upgrading industrial chains.

The conference attracts the participation of industry leaders and academicians. [Photo/Nuan News]