Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission: Support leading enterprises to collaborate with universities and research institutions to jointly address national major demands and build a global innovation hub for artificial intelligence.

On March 17, Li Zhilei, Deputy Director of the Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission and Zhongguancun Management Committee, introduced, "In 2026, we will focus on work in three main areas." Li Zhilei said, firstly, to strengthen the status of enterprises as the main force in technological innovation. Strengthening the decision-making power of enterprises in innovation and technological breakthroughs, supporting leading enterprises to collaborate with universities and research institutes to jointly address major national needs. Secondly, continuously promote the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation. Building a global hub for artificial intelligence innovation, strengthening the underlying technological innovation in algorithms, chips, and large model architecture, enriching application scenarios, and promoting the global expansion of artificial intelligence companies. At the same time, accelerate the construction of the world's leading Zhongguancun Science and Technology Park. Deepening the reform of Zhongguancun as a pilot zone, finding breakthroughs in small policy areas, and planning and implementing a number of exemplary innovative initiatives.