Bringing together investment power and paying tribute to the original intention of entrepreneurship, the 2025 Innovation Conference of Xiamen University Torch Entrepreneurship Growth Camp came to a successful conclusion.
On November 22nd, the 2025 Xiamen University Torch Entrepreneurship Growth Camp Innovation Conference and Xiamen Venture Capital Exchange Investment Carnival was held in Xiamen. Since its launch in May this year, this entrepreneurship camp has attracted nearly 300 hard - technology projects to apply. After roadshow selections in Beijing, Suzhou, Guangzhou, and Xiamen, 36 high - quality projects have finally stood out, covering advanced manufacturing, new energy, new materials, biomedicine and medical care, intelligent sensing semiconductors, and electronic information and other cutting - edge fields. This event attracted nearly a hundred representatives from investment institutions, banks, guarantee institutions, securities firms, law firms, accounting firms, and professional service institutions to the scene, enabling efficient connections with 36 hard - technology teams from the entrepreneurship camp across the country.
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Hard - technology projects make a collective appearance, enabling efficient connections with institutions
On the day of the conference, the ‘Technological Innovation Project Exhibition’ in the outer venue of the event ignited the enthusiasm for communication in advance. In front of the exhibition boards, each entrepreneurship team had in - depth discussions with first - tier domestic institutions. The project leaders used physical objects and graphic exhibition boards to provide in - depth and vivid interpretations for the investors. From satellite communication chips to new energy equipment, from intelligent sensing systems to biomedicine and new materials, the implementation potential of hard technology became the focus of investors' attention.
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Project Exhibition
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Messages from multiple parties, discussing the construction of the innovation ecosystem together
Wu Zhiwei, the Chief Engineer of the Xiamen Torch High - tech Zone Management Committee took the stage to give a speech, officially kicking off the conference. Wu Zhiwei expressed the confidence and determination of the Torch High - tech Zone to move forward with entrepreneurs: "The high - tech zone has always grown together with young people - from nothing to something, from zero to one, and from one to ten." He frankly stated that promoting the transformation of university scientific research achievements to the market is the key to making up for the regional innovation short - board, and he sent a message to entrepreneurs to realize their value in the industrial transformation. "I hope that all entrepreneurs can put the Chinese Dream, the entrepreneurial dream, and the wealth dream into practice, stand at the forefront of the trend, and write a wonderful chapter on the road to scientific and technological self - reliance."
Wu Zhiwei, the Chief Engineer of the Xiamen Torch High - tech Zone Management Committee
Chen Yundong, the Deputy Secretary - General of the Alumni Association of Xiamen University, shared his thoughts around the three keywords of 'gratitude, inheritance, and blessing' in his speech. He first expressed sincere gratitude to the Xiamen Torch High - tech Zone, all cooperating units, investment institutions, the media, and all entrepreneurs, and pointed out that entrepreneurs are the real protagonists today and the most touching footnote of the 'Jia Geng Spirit' in the new era. Regarding 'inheritance', he encouraged entrepreneurs to internalize and externalize Mr. Jia Geng's spirit of 'integrity and perseverance' and shoulder the heavy responsibilities of the era. Finally, he sent earnest 'blessings', hoping that entrepreneurs will always maintain their courage, expand their business territories, temper their determination, stick to their original intentions, have the overall situation in mind, and move forward steadily.
Chen Yundong, the Deputy Secretary - General of the Alumni Association of Xiamen University
As one of the organizers of the event, Lin Zhichao, the Chairman of Xiamen High - tech Angel Venture Capital Co., Ltd. (Xiamen High - tech Investment) focused on introducing the platform's accumulation: This innovation conference is not only the finale of the entrepreneurship camp but also an annual investment and financing event in the Xiamen venture capital circle. In 2016, Xiamen High - tech Investment launched the 'Xiamen Venture Capital Exchange', which has now gathered more than 500 service institutions and more than 1,100 principals, constructing a full - link technology finance service ecosystem. Lin Zhichao revealed that the high - tech zone is accelerating the construction of a 35,000 - square - meter 'core area of the technology achievement transformation center', which will be put into use around the Spring Festival next year, and plans to provide free or preferential venue support for high - quality hard - technology projects. At the same time, the supporting Xiamen Torch Technology Achievement Transformation Fund with a scale of 500 million yuan will provide complete financial support for the technology achievements of universities and research institutes from concept verification to large - scale mass production, and provide corresponding step - by - step financial solutions at each critical development stage.
Lin Zhichao, the Chairman of Xiamen High - tech Angel Venture Capital Co., Ltd.
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Viewpoint sharing: Digital empowerment for the growth of hard technology
In the theme sharing session, Zou Ping, the Dean of the 36Kr Research Institute shared the 'Research on the Digital Transformation of Specialized and Sophisticated New Enterprises in China'. She pointed out that hard - technology entrepreneurship teams do not need to pursue one - step digital transformation but should give priority to choosing 'small, fast, light, and accurate' tools to achieve breakthroughs in key links such as R & D, production, or the supply chain, and then achieve full - link coverage. She emphasized that successful transformation often starts with internal efficiency improvement and gradually extends to industrial chain collaboration; at the same time, it is also very important to choose service providers with high matching degrees and timely delivery.
Zou Ping, the Dean of the 36Kr Research Institute
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One - minute roadshow, high - energy competition and the selection results are announced
The project roadshow brought the event to a climax. The 36 projects were divided into six groups and took the stage. Each project needed to accurately present its technological barriers and business model within one minute. Among them, many projects have entered the pilot - scale stage or obtained orders from leading customers, showing strong commercial potential and industrialization capabilities.
Wonderful moments of the on - site project roadshow
After the roadshow, a jury composed of investors and industry experts from the Xiamen Venture Capital Exchange scored and selected the potential of the projects. They conducted a comprehensive evaluation from multiple dimensions such as technological innovation, market prospects, team composition, and on - site performance. Finally, Jinan Perception Origin Information Technology Co., Ltd., Huaci Juli (Xiamen) New Materials Co., Ltd., and Fujian Chunming New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. won the 'Most Promising Growth Project Award of the 2025 Xiamen University Torch Entrepreneurship Growth Camp'. Zhuang Peng, the Director of the Double - Innovation Department of the Xiamen Torch Management Committee, presented awards to the winning enterprises.
Award - winning scene
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Songs and interactions, the on - site atmosphere continues to heat up
Between the serious roadshow and review sessions, the conference also arranged a relaxed and exciting performance. The 'Venture Capital Band' composed of multiple investment members of the 'Xiamen Venture Capital Exchange' made a surprise appearance, igniting the scene with three medley songs. These investors, who are usually rigorous and rational, paid tribute to entrepreneurs through their performance. During the performance, the lucky draw session was full of suspense, and each draw brought cheers and applause, pushing the on - site atmosphere to another climax.
Constant excitement on site
At the end of the event, under the warm lights, all camp members and guests stood up together and sang 'Your Answer' in unison. "The light at dawn will cross the darkness. I can find the answer by breaking through all fears..." These lyrics are a true portrayal of the entrepreneurs' journey. The song was warm and firm, not only echoing the theme of this event but also conveying respect for the courage and belief of entrepreneurs to move forward firmly.
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In the hopeful melody, the 2025 Xiamen University Torch Entrepreneurship Growth Camp Innovation Conference came to a successful conclusion. And a new journey officially set sail with the song.
As Chen Yundong, the Deputy Secretary - General of the Alumni Association of Xiamen University, said: "This 'torch' has illuminated the way forward for countless entrepreneurial dreams." Although the innovation conference has ended, more than 30 teams in the camp will continue to accelerate their growth. Next, the entrepreneurship camp will rely on the talent reserves and scientific research advantages of national universities, the service ecosystem of the Xiamen Venture Capital Exchange, and the industrial resources of the Torch High - tech Zone to continuously link up multiple resources, provide systematic guidance and precise connections for projects, and effectively promote the transformation of hard - technology achievements from the laboratory to the production line.