Optics Valley landmark building - "Calla lotus" building。

　　Engineers from Huagong Technology test a laser cutting machine。

　　Wuhan Supercomputing Center technicians are carrying out technical optimization。
　　The above photos are provided by Wuhan East Lake High-tech Zone

　　The East Lake New Technology Development Zone in Wuhan, Hubei Province, known as "China's Optical Valley", is legendary。

　　Founded in 1988, with a beam of light, in the new era to grow into China's largest optoelectronic information industry base, the world's largest optical fiber and cable research and development and manufacturing base, Optics Valley did what？

　　The world's largest optical fiber prefabricated bar, the country's first industrial fiber laser with a maximum power of 100,000 watts, the country's first 400G coherent commercial silicon optical transceiver chip..."First" and "first" continue to emerge, where is the power of Optics Valley？

　　From the "township" of Wuhan, which was less than 24 square kilometers 35 years ago, to the 518 square kilometers of national independent innovation demonstration zone today, and then to the "world-class high-tech park", how did Optics Valley get started？

　　From a beam of light to a city, more than 300 college graduates join Optics Valley every day, and more than 1,000 science and technology enterprises are newly identified as high-tech enterprises every year.Cultivate innovation and entrepreneurship hot land, what is the secret of Optics Valley？

　　党的十八大以来，习近平总书记三次考察光谷，强调“科技自立自强是国家强盛之基、安全之要。We must fully, accurately and comprehensively implement the new development concept, thoroughly implement the innovation-driven development strategy, firmly grasp the lifeblood of science and technology in our own hands, and make greater progress in scientific and technological self-reliance."。

　　Self-reliance, innovation and creation, suitable for living and working。

　　City of science, city of Light, city of aspiration。

　　In the first year of the visit to Optics Valley, a question mark opened one after another, and the picture of high-quality development of Optics Valley in the new era was presented。

　　Breakout point

　　The optoelectronic information industry is "unique", and the key core technology is mastered by cryptography

　　In Germany, which is known for laser processing, searching for laser cutting online, many products of Huagong Technology are ranked on the home page。Interview with Huagong technology, there are many such "unexpected"。

　　Optics Valley Future Science and Technology City, chairman Ma Xinqiang excitedly introduced the company's new "star" - new energy vehicle battery tray laser welding system。The "Big thing" covers an area of 100 square meters, enough to be two stories high。

　　Seizing the battery tray market, the "opportunity" comes from the "backforce" : "Foreign competitors have studied us a year earlier, if they do not catch up, lose the market does not say, they may also be 'stuck'."。”

　　Commandos were born。In only 9 months, the process, optical ratio, equipment structure problems have been overcome。Taking advantage of the trend, the development of ultra-thin plate battery tray welding is being pushed forward。Independent technology is excellent, Huagong science and technology is upright。

　　Laser science and Technology museum, with time as the axis, light and shadow corridor to reveal the development node。

　　"2013 is extremely important for Huagong Technology and even the entire industry。Ma Xinqiang still remembers: This year, Huagong Technology made China's first 10,000 watt fiber laser through joint research and development, and the core components of laser equipment are no longer subject to others。

　　Relay to tackle the key, catch up。2022年6月，习近平总书记在光谷考察时指出：“湖北武汉东湖新技术开发区在光电子信息产业领域独树一帜。”

　　How to be "unique"？Key core technology。

　　From optical fiber and cable to display panel, from 5G communication to intelligent equipment。In Optics Valley, the growth of almost every leading enterprise is accompanied by the breakthrough of the "stuck neck"。

　　A glass rod, drawn thousands of miles。Into Changfei Optical Fiber and Cable Co., LTD., the drawing tower is nearly 5 stories high, the optical fiber prefabricated rod is hanging on the top, the diameter is like a bowl, after high temperature "baking" uniform melting, flowing into "silk"。

　　Optical fiber production is difficult, difficult in the prefabricated rod。In 1988, the market changed technology, the former Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, Wuhan City government and Philips established a joint venture company, named Changfei。

　　Raw materials, equipment and technology are not their own, and development is subject to others。

　　"Only independent research and development。Zheng Xin, vice president of the company, entered Changfei in 1998, "the introduction, digestion, absorption and innovation, master the three mainstream prefabricated rod preparation technology, and successfully achieve industrialization.。Core technology to achieve autonomy and control, but also reverse export overseas。”

　　Borrow light, chase light to shine。Zheng Xin frankly: the most difficult time, also had hesitation。Bite the bullet and prove Road was right。

　　Out of the drawing tower, in the research and development workshop, engineers are doing testing and assembly。In R & D, Changfei's "rule" is: invest more than 5% of annual income, with only a lower limit and no upper limit。Zheng Xin picked up a handful of optical fiber, "the competition for a new generation of optical fiber technology, the international competition is very fierce, breaking through the manufacturing problems of low-mode optical fiber and multi-core optical fiber, and long fly away in the forefront of the world.。”

　　High level science and technology self-reliance, is a must answer after growth and expansion。走访中国信科集团烽火通信公司，又见鼓励创新、敢于投入的鲜美果实。

　　Fiberhome Science and technology Park, people still come and go on weekends。The laboratory of R&D Building No. 3 in the park encountered Kuang Liwei who was collecting network performance parameters。

　　"This is our contribution to the development of smart optical network!"A thumbs-up from the escorts。Dr. Kuang is simple and capable. He entered Fiberhome Communications in 2004. Since he has no hobbies, he likes to think about some technology。

　　In the digital age, the network transmission capacity is large, the speed is high, the traditional optical network disadvantages are increasingly prominent。What should I do?？In 2019, Fiberhome took the lead in proposing the concept of smart optical network, overcoming a series of card points and difficulties, and is now sprinting for commercialization。

　　"The development of new technology is risky, and what if it fails?？”

　　"Companies assess research contributions, and as long as the output is valuable, it will be recognized.。”

　　"Does this recognition matter？”

　　"Of course!In the past, we did not want to innovate, but now we are rushing to do, competing to do, and when we encounter difficulties, everyone is thinking about solutions。”

　　Recognition needs support。Fiberhome Chairman Zeng Jun is unequivocal: "More than 10% of the annual revenue is used for research and development, increasing year by year.。”

　　"Three super optical transmission" technology, 6 times in 5 years;Submarine cable signal transmission, many years of pain points once solved......Recognition lighting resonance, beacon fire innovation boom。

　　"Unique" is the core competitiveness。In November last year, Wuhan Optoelectronic Information Cluster was successfully selected as the "National Team"。

　　Innovation source

　　To help accelerate the construction of a new development pattern, the construction of the "world Optical Valley" sounded a vanguard

　　Pulsed high-intensity magnetic field, the name card of Optical Valley University Science device。Fascinated to go, encounter the leader of the "national heavy instrument" - Li Liang, director of the National Pulse High Magnetic Field Science Center。

　　"In June this year, the second phase of the upgrading project will be started。As soon as they met, Li Liang shared the good news。With a total investment of more than 2.1 billion yuan, in the future, this world's largest pulse high magnetic field science center will release a strong innovative magnetic force。

　　"Where is the location?？”

　　"According to the plan, it needs to be close to the first phase, and it is also in the East campus of Huazhong University of Science and Technology.。”

　　The second phase of the plan is mainly occupied by other colleges。But in reality, the school space is very expensive, there is no suitable space。

　　Determination, decide the way out。The school set up a working group, the new site of the college has been settled;Land demand was met and construction was ready to proceed as scheduled。

　　Scientific and technological innovation, basic research is the source, infrastructure is the guarantee。

　　We got the land. Where's the money？"1.5 billion yuan of provincial supporting funds have been in place, and construction will not be tied down.。Li Liang felt strongly, "To support the construction of large scientific devices, all parties are determined to take solid measures.。”

　　The neighbor of the National Pulsed High Magnetic Field Science Center is the Hubei Optics Valley Laboratory。

　　Since 2021, in order to enhance the original innovation source capacity, nine laboratories in Hubei have been listed。Optics Valley Laboratory, Luojia Laboratory, Jiangcheng Laboratory, Donghu Laboratory, Jiufengshan laboratory, nine swords out of the sheath, five fall Optics Valley。

　　"Optics Valley optoelectronic information industry to further strengthen and expand, we must improve the original innovation ability.。For the positioning of Hubei Optics Valley Laboratory, Tang Jiang, deputy director of the laboratory and dean of the School of Optics and Electronic Information of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, has a clear understanding: to solve the key core technology of "stuck neck" and carry out innovation from "0 to 1"。

　　Scientific layout adds impetus。Photoelectric fusion chip, optical communication module for 6G, perovskite monochrome display panel...In just two years, the cutting-edge results from Optics Valley Laboratory poured out。

　　In April 2022, Wuhan was approved to build a science and technology innovation center with national influence, becoming the fifth science and technology innovation center approved by the state。To support the rise of central China, Wuhan is expected to be high, and Optics Valley needs to take responsibility。

　　Following the light all the way and starting again, the Light Valley paints a new blueprint: In 2035, it will enter the forefront of global high-tech parks and initially build the "World Optical Valley";By the middle of this century, it will become an innovation and entrepreneurship center with global influence, and fully build the "World Optics Valley".。

　　Achieving a high level of self-reliance is the most essential feature of building a new development pattern。We will accelerate the construction of a new development pattern and open up space and opportunities for high-level self-reliance。

　　The Bao 澥 lake is surging with green waves, and the construction of the central area of Wuhan New City is underway。

　　In June last year, Hubei launched the construction of a pilot zone for the national construction of a new development pattern。Wuhan New City is the core bearing area of Wuhan metropolitan area, and 74% of Optical Valley area is included in it。

　　Wuhan New City center area is the most important。Into the Wuhan New City science and innovation center project site, tower cranes, machinery rumbling, builders "one day when two days", it is expected that by the end of June, the science and innovation center phase I completed the main structure of the top。

　　Wuhan Artificial Intelligence Computing Center and Wuhan Supercomputing Center are up and running, and big scientific devices are in full gear...With Hubei Laboratory, large science facility, National innovation Center and new research and development institution as the cornerstone, Optics Valley strategic science and technology force matrix has begun to take shape。

　　Aiming at the vision of the "World Optics Valley", creating a new highland of original innovation policy sources, and accelerating the construction of an important strategic fulcrum for the rise of the central region, the vanguard has sounded。

　　Convergent force

　　Open the chain, integrate resources, innovation is no longer fighting alone

　　"This' new star 'must see!"

　　"New Star" known as "GuoChuangke", the full name of Wuhan GuoChuangke Optoelectronic Equipment Co., LTD。"Must see", from a black technology: luminous materials "printed" on the display panel, evaporation process is limited, core equipment "stuck neck"。Guochuangke has developed a new way to replace evaporation with jet printing, leading a new era of display panel manufacturing。

　　From the principle prototype to the development of mass production equipment, it took only two years。In the global race, GuoChuangke runs ahead。

　　"Why so fast？”

　　"One depends on the hard work of scientific researchers, and the other depends on the support of innovation ecology.。”

　　Bao Gang, deputy general manager of the company, said: GuoChuangke's technology is accumulated by the research team of Huazhong University of Science and Technology for more than ten years。Out of the school laboratory, to the national Digital design and Manufacturing Innovation Center technology upgrade, here, scientists, industry experts, entrepreneurial teams work together, industry-university-research transformation press the fast forward key。

　　Across the wall is the Optoelectronic Innovation Park of Wuhan Optoelectronic Industry Technology Research Institute (hereinafter referred to as "Optoelectrical Research Institute")。Come to the dust-free workshop on the 5th floor, the engineer is operating the solidification machine to do "welding" for the chip.。Running for more than two years, this optoelectronic semiconductor packaging line, demand is scheduled for next year。

　　"Do results transformation, why build production line？”

　　"In the research and development stage of optoelectronic chips, the packaging batch is small and personalized, and the factory is reluctant to accept orders.。Han Dao, general manager of Optoelectrical Research Institute, revealed his original intention: to create a "custom workshop" for start-ups with high-quality public services.。

　　"Matchmaker" matchmaking, Jimu Intelligence, Yuwei Optics, Shangsaiphotoelectric, these future stars of optical Valley, from the Optoelectrical Research Institute took the first step。

　　Innovation is not to fight alone, but to open up the chain, integrate resources, and converge efforts。

　　Deploy the innovation chain around the industrial chain, and lay out the industrial chain around the innovation chain。Accelerate the transfer and transformation of scientific and technological achievements, and all kinds of scientific and technological innovation platforms are blooming everywhere: The "2022 Optical Valley Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Report" released in March this year shows that there are nearly 200 Optical Valley entrepreneurial carriers, of which 74 are national, ranking at the forefront of the national high-tech zones。

　　The Hubei Institute of Innovative Translational Medicine, established in August 2021, known as the "Transformation Institute", is one of the new members。

　　What exactly does the conversion Institute do？

　　General manager Zhu Xiangtao told a story: to do hypertrophic cardiomyopathy surgery, Professor Wei Xiang of Tongji Hospital of Huazhong University of Science and Technology found a minimally invasive method, but to achieve it, new medical tools are needed。After a hard search, the transformation hospital was found, the program was designed before and after 9 editions, the process difficulties were solved one by one, and the minimally invasive myocardial rotary cutting system was developed。

　　"From the clinical mining of treatment technology innovation needs, to 'one-stop' service to promote the industrialization of medical devices, this practice is the first in the country.。Zhu Xiangtao said that the transformation hospital has more than 200 products in research, of which 3 have entered the national innovative medical device special review channel。

　　Hard to do the platform, overall planning of all kinds of resources, holding out is a good ecology of innovation, plus scientific and technological competitiveness。

　　In 2017, Wei Jun, CEO of Ruijian Medicine, returned to China to start his own business and took a look at Optics Valley。

　　"To do innovative drugs, there is no revenue in the early stage, and Optics Valley's high-quality inclusive public innovation platform has helped us a lot.。"Wei Jun said。

　　Moving from the incubation area of Optics Valley Biological City to the acceleration area, Ruijian Medicine has entered a new stage of development。Wei Jun brings good news: Not long ago, the company's first new drug for Parkinson's disease treatment has made new progress and is applying for clinical trials。

　　Plant rich soil

　　Optics Valley in the "light" more in the "valley", livable business added magnetic force for innovation and entrepreneurship

　　Scientific and technological innovation, talent is the first resource。Wuhan is rich in science and education resources, the location is not as good as the coastal areas, how to retain talents？

　　"Be a partner in talent。”

　　The people of Optics Valley have something new to explore。"Our relationship with talent is not just about service, but about progress and growth together.。The relevant person in charge of the recruitment Bureau understands this。

　　"There is no review, no defense, online to fill in personal information, a month later on the evaluation of" outstanding young talent"。In the Optical Valley Future Science and Technology City, Liu Lanqi, chief chip architect of Wuhan Core Microelectronics, told reporters about his experience in applying for the "3551 Optical Valley Talent Plan"。

　　Detailed inquiry, thanks to Optics Valley in the country to take the lead in the implementation of talent registration points system。

　　"Registration points system" changed what？

　　No threshold conditions, no geographical and time restrictions;Evaluation is not only academic qualifications, a set of quantitative assessment model, including knowledge, experience, ability, contribution, integrity and other dimensions, dynamic talent scoring。

　　Talent is not a review, innovation and entrepreneurship counseling docking to keep up。In March this year, the final of the first Global optoelectronic Information Excellence Engineer Competition kicked off in Optics Valley, after Liu Lanqi got the third prize, the upgraded version of the mentor "one-to-one" counseling, which is more pleasing than the ranking。

　　Retaining talent is locking in the future。

　　Optical valley is more in the "light" in the "valley", "light" is the industrial form, "valley" is the development environment。Innovation and entrepreneurship zone is also a pilot zone。By breaking down the barriers of the system and mechanism, the "valley effect" is more significant。

　　It is the tradition of Optics Valley to dare to try。East Lake high-tech Zone management committee director Zhang Yongqiang introduced，30年前，The first technology business incubator was born here，Open the curtain of China's business incubation;11 years ago，"Golden Ten" thus emerged，70% of the revenue from the transformation of scientific and technological achievements goes to the research and development team，We will directly delegate the right to use, dispose of and profit from scientific and technological achievements。

　　"Entrepreneurship ten", "Internet + ten", "Science and technology finance new ten"...Adhere to the innovation, optical Valley innovation initiatives continue。On March 20, the Optical Valley laser industry "golden Ten" was freshly released, the industrial development fund was 10 billion yuan, the maximum reward for entering the emerging application field was 100 million yuan, and the policy system to support innovation and entrepreneurship was expected。

　　Cultivate fertile soil for innovation and entrepreneurship, and make it suitable for living and working。

　　Walk through the Optical Valley office buildings and factories, and a chic double-storey building comes into view。Stop and ask. It's a bookstore。Because it is in Huashan, it is named "Optics Valley Study Huashan Branch Library".。

　　Ms. Zhong, a Wuhan citizen, is a frequent visitor。When I was young, I lived in Wuchang, which was the Valley of light in the eyes of Wuhan, but "the countryside".。In recent years, because of work moved here, there are flowers, mountains and books, "unexpectedly, optics Valley so good!"

　　In the Management committee of East Lake High-tech Zone, I saw a set of data:

　　Today's Optics Valley is home to 42 institutions of higher learning, 56 research institutes, more than 300,000 professional and technical personnel, and more than 800,000 college students.

　　More than 70 academicians, more than 3,000 high-level talents and 10,000 doctors work here.

　　In 2021, the permanent population of Optics Valley will reach 1.18 million, an increase of 16 percent over 2020.770,000, three times as many as in 2010...

　　"One light" to "one city", behind the numbers, is the idea of people-centered development。

　　Primary and secondary schools accelerate the "new", 15 minutes of basic medical and health services high-quality and efficient, shopping malls, theaters, concert halls, holidays, weekends, Optics Valley steaming。

　　Taking advantage of the construction of Wuhan New City, from Jiufeng Mountain in the north to Longquan Mountain in the south, a 10-kilometer ecological corridor has built a super "green ribbon" for Optics Valley.。Sightseeing air rail into the countdown, the East Lake high-tech zone management committee staff warmly invited: "Next time, be sure to take a ride to see the beauty of Optics Valley.。”

　　After the interview, the street lights are bright, and the high-tech avenue in the night is like a dream。

　　One east lake, one short mouth lake。High-tech Avenue like a pole, stir up two green waves。

　　At that time, under the south Wangshan mountain of the East Lake, the simple laboratory of the Wuhan Academy of Postal Sciences was born in China's first practical optical fiber。Today, by the lake, the emerging industrial park is growing, and the innovation picture has a new chapter。

　　Day after day, it's people who move us。The IT engineers who work day and night, the builders who continue to fight, the management team who silently dedicate...There's a lot of light chasers out there。

　　People are the main body of innovation and creation, and also the purpose of innovation and creation。

　　The light of the Valley of light, thus shining。