Introduction of research institutions of universities into Zhongshan can facilitate the innovation-driven development in Zhongshan. It is introduced that Zhongshan Advanced Engineering Technology Institute of Wuhan University Technology has introduced more than 10 professor teams into Zhongshan since its establishment 5 years ago.

It is learned that Guangdong Advanced Cementitious Material Industrial Technology Innovation Alliance established by the institute in 2012 has served more than 140 enterprises. The institute applied for 20 provincial or municipal programs by joining hands with enterprises and schools in Zhongshan. The 18 approved programs have research funds of over 30 million Yuan. The research carried out by the institute has increased tens of millions Yuan output for enterprises. Zhongshan Bureau of Science and Technology recently signed agreement with Wuhan University of Technology to co-build the Advanced Material Development and Applied Technology Center. The center, which emphasizes collaborative innovation, is another major project after the establishment of Zhongshan Optical Fiber Sensor Technology Application Research Center.