Innovative Services

The Italian Innovation Center is a strategic platform for in-depth China-Italy cooperation in economy, trade, culture, science, technology and education. As a "super hub" for Sino-European innovation resources, it leverages Yangpu District's "innovation + design" strategy to build a multi-level service system, driving bilateral collaboration across technology, capital, market and culture. Its four core functions are:

Partnering with top Chinese universities and Sino-Italian research bodies, it builds a cross-disciplinary tech transfer platform. Joint labs and acceleration programs drive R&D and commercialization in AI, biomedicine and sustainability, forming a "research-production-application" ecosystem.

Using art exhibitions, design events and cultural festivals, it creates immersive brand experiences. Collaborations with local creative parks blend Italian design with commercial value, while language courses and youth programs boost people-to-people ties.

It facilitates reciprocal investment: assisting Italian companies in the Yangtze River Delta, and guiding Chinese capital to Italian innovation and green projects. Cross-border incubators and joint funds lower investment barriers, with ESG standards promoting sustainable investment leadership.