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Innovation Without Borders, Open Mic With Sound: WAIC 2026 Shanghai State-owned Investment Empowerment "POWER Open Mic" Special Event Successfully Held - 36Kr
2026 WAIC Shanghai State-owned Investment AI Startup POWER Open Mic Launched
TL;DR
- The "POWER Open Mic" event at the 2026 WAIC provided a stage for 11 early-stage AI startups to showcase their innovations.
- The event focused on pure technical sharing and industry dialogue, covering areas like computing power, algorithms, data, AI applications, embodied intelligence, and AI4S.
- A hybrid model of live roadshows and multi-platform live streaming attracted over 120,000 viewers, facilitating industry connections.
- Several participating companies, including those from the "Shenzhi Cup" AI Innovation Competition, presented advancements in AI chips, operating systems, data quality, embodied AI for governance, industrial AI applications, and AI for drug discovery.
- Shanghai State-owned Investment aims to support these startups beyond just funding, focusing on visibility, connection, and empowerment throughout their growth journey.
- The initiative is integrated into Shanghai State-owned Investment's broader ecosystem support, including exhibitions, competitions, and forums, to cultivate AI innovation clusters.