September 26
The Demo Day & Graduation Ceremony for the Zhangjiang Hi-tech Park 895 Venture Camp (Season 16) Smart Computing Session was successfully held at the Shanghai Integrated Circuit Design Industrial Park.
This season takes the theme "Smart Connectivity, Computing-Driven Chip Ecosystem," focusing on cutting-edge innovations in intelligent computing. After four months of in-depth incubation and industry networking, six standout companies were selected from the 21 enrolled enterprises to deliver demo presentations. Their projects covered multiple frontier directions such as computing infrastructure, software algorithms, and industry applications, collectively showcasing the new dynamism and innovative trends within the intelligent computing industry.
Xu Minxu, the deputy director of the Pudong New Area Science and Technology and Economy Commission, Wang Xian, the deputy director of the Zhangjiang Science City Construction Office, He Dajun, the vice chairman and general mManager of Zhangjiang Hi-tech, and Zhao Haisheng, a member of the Party Committee and deputy general manager, attended this event.
Xu Minxu stated that, as a flagship platform for innovation and entrepreneurship in Pudong New Area, the 895 Venture Camp provides all-round support in terms of incubation, funding, industrial resources, and office space. The Pudong Science and Technology and Economy Commission will align with national strategies and the development plans of Shanghai and Pudong New Area to facilitate rapid enterprise growth through targeted policy support and efficient resource coordination, helping them address various challenges encountered during their entrepreneurial journey.
Wang Xian pointed out that Zhangjiang Science City has established an early and comprehensive ecosystem in the integrated circuit and artificial intelligence industries, and is now focused on building a synergistic "chip-terminal-model" collaborative ecosystem. Zhangjiang Hi-tech Park 895 Venture Camp will provide entrepreneurs with comprehensive support, including capital connection, market expansion, and industrial chain coordination, fostering enterprise growth through a superior business environment.
Demo Day Site: Innovation Gathers, Pitches Compete
During the pitching session, six enterprises took the stage one by one, showcasing groundbreaking achievements in chip design, AI solutions, edge computing, photonics integration, and other domains — together forming a core innovation matrix in the intelligent computing field:
Yanxin Micro: Focused on developing fully independent ReRAM memory chips and AI memory-computing integrated chips.
Yun Silicon: Committed to building the foundational infrastructure for a connected digital world and making computing power ubiquitous.
Enrigin Technology: Creating integrated solutions for domestically developed large AI chips and intelligent computing platforms.
Novauto: Delivering energy-efficient AI computing solutions for edge intelligence scenarios.
Viitrix: Launching the Yunjin OS Embodied Brain product to enable low-cost, edge-based deployment of large models.
Nvision: Providing high-performance silicon photonics solutions for data centers to enhance energy efficiency and transmission performance.
Multi-party Evaluation Fuels Enterprise Growth
The experts listened attentively to each project presentation, offering critiques that spanned every critical dimension of business development—from technological innovation and feasibility, to market demand and competitive landscape, as well as the rationality and sustainability of the business models.
The demo day featured a jury composed of over 10 investment institutions and leading industry chain enterprises, including Shanghai Electric Intelligent Computing, China Unicom Shanghai, Sufeng Information, Yangtze River Delta National Innovation Center, Shenyin & Wanguo Innovation Capital, China Unicom Venture Capital, Beyond Moore Investment, Zhangjiang Hi-tech, Zhangjiang Haoheng, and Zhangjiang Haoxin, who participated in the evaluation and scoring of the roadshow presentations.
After intense competition, Yanxin Microelectronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Enrigin Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., and Ningbo Viitrix Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. were honored with the "Most Promising Enterprise" award. Nvision (Shanghai) Technology Co., Ltd. and Beijing Novauto Technology Co., Ltd. received the "Most Innovative Enterprise" award, while Shanghai Yun Silicon Technology Co., Ltd. was awarded the "Startup Star" title.
At the ceremony, He Dajun, the vice chairman and general manager of Zhangjiang Hi-tech, presented the "Startup Star" award to Shanghai Yun Silicon Technology Co., Ltd. The awarded companies will receive access to office space or talent apartments within Zhangjiang Hi-tech's portfolio.
Additionally, Zhangjiang Hi-tech signed priority investment agreements with five roadshow companies on site, further deepening the integration of capital and innovation.
The Smart Computing Session of Zhangjiang Hi-tech 895 Venture Camp (Season 16) concluded successfully amid vibrant innovation displays and strong industry resonance. The year 2025 marks the tenth anniversary of the 895 Venture Camp. From its pioneering first season to the deeply cultivated sixteenth season, the platform has consistently journeyed with science and technology innovation, empowering groundbreaking ideas, and continuously building an integrated innovation ecosystem where "industry, capital, and application scenarios" coexist and thrive.
Embarking on a New Decade, Zhangjiang Hi-tech 895 Venture Camp will continue to focus on cutting-edge hard technologies, steadfastly supporting the rise of China's intelligent computing capabilities.
Season 17 will center on the theme of "Silicon Photonics," targeting key directions such as optical computing, optical interconnection, and optical sensing, further expand the technological boundaries of computing infrastructure.
We cordially invite innovative enterprises worldwide from related fields to join us in the journey toward a new era of "Photon-Powered Connectivity, Illuminating the Future."
