Guiyang HIDZ selected for provincial demonstration in key areas

According to a recently published list of proposed demonstration zones for high-quality development in Guizhou province, Guiyang National High-tech Industrial Development Zone (Guiyang HIDZ) in Southwest China's Guizhou province is poised to be recognized as a provincial model in two categories – innovation-driven development and intelligent and digital transformation.

This dual nomination highlights Guiyang HIDZ's remarkable progress in integrating scientific and industrial innovation, accelerating intelligent upgrades, and driving digital transformation to achieve high-quality industrial growth.

Guided by a strong commitment to technological innovation, Guiyang HIDZ has consistently cultivated high-level innovation platforms and gathered a wide array of innovation resources.

The area boasts a vibrant scientific ecosystem and fruitful research and industry collaboration outcomes. In 2024 alone, Guiyang HIDZ recorded 2.3 billion yuan ($315.07 million) in technology transaction contracts and completed 31 major innovation commercialization projects. It also leads Guiyang in the number of high-tech enterprises filed and approved.

As a key hub for Guizhou's big data development, Guiyang HIDZ utilizes digital technology to empower traditional industries. With intelligent manufacturing at the forefront of its industrial transformation strategy, it promotes deep integration of industrialization and information technology through platforms like the Guizhou Industrial Cloud.

Over 80 percent of its industrial enterprises above the designated size have undergone intelligent upgrades, enabling traditional sectors to rejuvenate through digital empowerment.