SANYA, China, Nov. 13, 2025 — The 3rd Hainan Free Trade Port International Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Forum (ISTICF) and Deep-Sea Technology Innovation Conference (DSTIC) recently concluded successfully at the Deep-Sea Science and Technology Innovation Public Platform in Sanya, China’s Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City. This gathering attracted over 400 attendees from 25 countries, facilitating discussions and promoting global collaboration on subjects like deep-sea exploration and the sustainable advancement of the blue economy.
According to an official from the Administration of Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City, the Deep-Sea Science and Technology Innovation Public Platform, established in September 2023 within Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City, has already organized close to 400 academic forums and scientific exchange programs. These events have spanned crucial areas including deep-sea technology, aerospace integration, advanced nuclear materials, biomedicine, intellectual property, and environmental protection. The platform is rapidly evolving into a leading international center for scientific and technological advancement and collaboration.
The Yazhou Bay Deep-Sea Science and Technology Innovation Public Platform draws in researchers and businesses from around the world primarily because of its groundbreaking open-sharing model for deep-sea science and technology research and development.
Representing a 2 billion yuan investment, the platform is outfitted with cutting-edge scientific instruments and specialized laboratories. It offers resident research institutions and enterprises comprehensive, one-stop services, including instrument sharing via reservation, reagent provision, equipment upkeep, and hazardous chemicals transport. This resource-sharing approach optimizes the utilization of extensive scientific facilities, contributing to reduced R&D expenditures and fostering greater collaboration. Furthermore, the platform has introduced an innovative “land-pond-lake-sea” testing chain, which can replicate diverse marine conditions from coastal areas to the deep ocean, allowing for full-lifecycle testing and verification of novel marine technologies.
“Our R&D cycle has been dramatically reduced here,” commented Dr. Wang Haiyang, a researcher with the Ocean Engineering Team at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, currently developing next-generation deep-sea communication technology. “Previously, transitioning from lab tests to real-world validation required moving between numerous locations. The platform’s integrated facilities and interconnected testing environments now enable us to concentrate more effectively on achieving technological advancements.”
An official from the Administration of Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City indicated that the platform intends to further broaden international collaboration, particularly in fields such as marine renewable energy and ecological preservation. Through continuous service enhancements and the formation of interdisciplinary innovation alliances, it aims to foster greater integration among industry, academia, and research, thereby propelling the sustainable expansion of the deep-sea technology sector.
Source: Administration of Sanya Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City
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