The X-shape institute in Hefei National High-Tech Industry Development Zone is a key base for Anhui province and Hefei in exploring the reform of scientific and technological systems. [Photo from WeChat account hefeigaoxinfabu]

The Institute of Advanced Technology in Anhui province has made significant achievements in promoting science and technology development over the past three years.

Statistics show that the institute has set up 15 joint laboratories, which have helped enterprises solve 432 key common technical problems, and fostered 94 enterprises including 30 state-level high-tech enterprises.

The institute has introduced 247 talents in various fields, and its operating revenue reached 62.03 million yuan ($9.22 million) in past three years through technological development and asset management.

The Institute of Advanced Technology of the University of Science and Technology of China, a joint facility of Anhui province and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is a regional research institute for industrial technology innovation and is located in Hefei National High-Tech Industry Development Zone.

With major national projects and platforms as well as advanced products in various fields, the institute has become a key base for Anhui province and Hefei in exploring reform of scientific and technological systems.