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How Zhejiang University transforms the studious into trailblazers

2025-04-23

In China’s Silicon Valley of Hangzhou, East China’s Zhejiang province, the six renowned start-ups, known as the Six Little Dragons, are making waves globally. Half of these dragons – DeepSeek, Deep Robotics, and Manycore Tech – share a common origin: Zhejiang University (ZJU).

ZJU has long been a beacon of innovation and entrepreneurship, creating a vibrant ecosystem that seamlessly integrates academic excellence with real-world applications.  

The university’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking is evident in its comprehensive education system, which includes a wide array of courses designed to spark creativity, hands-on opportunities through innovation clubs and competitions, and platforms to make ideas marketable.

ZJU's impact on the global stage expands as it nurtures the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs who not only drive scientific and technological breakthroughs, but also embrace a “tech for good” ethos—advancing solutions that  shape a more sustainable future..

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