Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai

Istuary Innovation Group, Canada's largest technology incubation platform, opened two intelligent manufacturing research institutes dedicated to developing and commercializing frontier technologies in Xiangzhou District of Zhuhai on May 17.

According to the enterprise, the institutes will specialize in core technology research in areas such as industrial sensors and chips, 3D data analysis, robotics, industrial network safety and risk control. Achievements will enter the market through the company's efficient industrialization system. It is aimed to meet the increasing demand for the transformation and upgrade of the manufacturing industry in the Pearl River Delta.

The opening ceremony was part of Istuary business activities, which provide consultancy for startups and hi-tech enterprises in North America who want to expand into China. The Guangdong city was chosen as the first stop.

The Istuary Research Institute of Intelligent Manufacturing opens in Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai. [Photo by Cheng Lin / Zhuhai Daily]

A total of 12 North American projects held roadshows at the scene. A three-eyed robotic project and a skin cancer detectors project sought investments from the city.

Zhuhai-based key manufacturing enterprises like Gree Electric Appliances along with financial institutions discussed cooperation details. The visiting group toured the city on May 18 to learn more about Zhuhai’s capital, talent and project introduction channels.

James Schuback, from Canada, hoped to obtain $ 800,000 of investment for his low-cost industrial robots project. "Our robots are suitable for small- and medium-sized manufacturing companies that have limited budgets. They can save over 50 percent in labor."

Istuary is a global firm that integrates R&D, talent, finance and base operations. The "offshore incubation" model they pioneer incorporates technological innovation, financial investment and advisory services to cultivate and support projects at various stages.

An innovation institute Istuary launched in the Xiangzhou District in 2015 attracted and incubated six enterprises, including Zhuhai UboCloud Technology Co and Zhuhai Hope Cloudriver Technology Co. The group hopes to continue cooperation with the city.

The company is also preparing to construct an intelligent manufacturing center and a Zhuhai-Canada sci-tech industrial park.