Great success in China for the China-Italy Science, Technology & Innovation Week 2015

Together with its Chinese partners – the Ministry for Science and Technology and the Beijing Association for Science and Technology -, Città della Scienza led the organization of “China-Italy Science, Technology & Innovation Week” on behalf of the Italian Government in China from 16th to 20th November. Led by Minister of Education Stefania Giannini, the Italian delegation visited five relevant cities: Beijing, Chongqing, Shanghai, Zhengzhou, Tianjin with the organization of numerous thematic sessions, B2Bs and visits to universities and S&T parks.

The successful format lies within the framework of Sino-Italian cooperation: it includes not only research centers and universities but even enterprises and innovative start-ups with the participation  of young talent. The great success of this event was well highlighted by about 30 cooperation agreements signed and by the large number of participating institutions. More than 1,600 total participants; 1,000 Chinese organizations were represented, while a special mention goes to the 200 Italian participants and 174 Italian organizations attending the event. These significant numbers allow Italy to increase its future competitive position in the field of research and innovation.

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