the shenzhen government wants to encourage overseas chinese to pursue their careers in shenzhen.
more than 30 chinese doctorate students and post-doctorate students from cambridge university and oxford university were invited to visit shenzhen and present 22 projects tuesday at huaqiangbei in futian district.
the event, held at the seg electronic square by multiple chinese and british research and technology organizations as well as the futian district government, was intended to entice high-end overseas chinese talent with the environment of entrepreneurship here in shenzhen.
shenzhen wants more overseas chinese to return to china, shenzhen in particular, to start businesses. the government is offering sponsorships and beneficial policies.
city and district officials promoted the city's business environment to the delegation. seminars were also held to discuss opportunities to create new businesses in shenzhen.
three shows of high-tech and innovative projects were carried out at huaqiangbei international maker space, seg international maker space and the sino-british technology and innovation center.
the health-care and environmental protection projects presented in huaqiangbei international maker space was a highlight.
several projects created by doctorate students from cambridge university and oxford university have already inked cooperation agreements with investors.
the projects included big-data analysis methods and environmentally friendly construction material, among other efforts.
according to organizers, shenzhen will cooperate with the british high-end entrepreneurship competition to bring more talent to shenzhen. similar activities are planned in europe and the u.s.
