In the high-tech space, 54% of China's overseas returnees name the country's rapid economic growth among the reasons for their decision to go back, which indicates a rather positive outlook of the local labor market.
The emergence of scientific entrepreneurs is not accidental, it is related to the social and historical phenomenon that scientists rely on their power to establish enterprises. From the perspective of development and change, the development process of scientists' entrepreneurship can be divided into three stages: the embryonic stage of scientific and technological entrepreneurship, the period of invention entrepreneurship, and the period of scientific entrepreneurship.
In the course of history, as the direct implementer of the transformation of scientific and technological achievements, high-tech enterprises have produced enormous economic and social benefits.
At present, with the rapid development of artificial intelligence, big data, quantum computing and other technologies, the world is entering a critical period of transition from the third to the fourth scientific and technological revolution. Innovation is regarded by governments of many countries as the fundamental way to achieve long-term sustainable economic and social development and has become the focus of massive investment.
Why is this list?
EqualOcean launches the ranking of '30 Science-entrepreneurs in China 2020' to honor their innovation spirits and present a selection of China's best high-tech minds that use their abilities and expertise to create game-changers and disrupt various markets. To compile this list, we compare multiple facets, including the importance of the candidates' roles in their respective organizations, their educational background, the companies' maturity stage and intellectual property activity.
About WIM
Hosted by EqualOcean, the World Innovators Meet (WIM) (click to watch the online event on December 9-11, 2020) is a global event for innovators. It provides limitless opportunities to learn from and connect with the most sought-after technology pioneers.
About WIA
The World Innovation Awards (WIA) are announced at WIM to recognize game-changers across various industries and geographies. Selected by a committee of distinguished experts, entrepreneurs and investors, WIA are designed to acknowledge technology disruptors striving to make a positive impact on a global scale.
See this year's WIA lists and download the research reports in English and Chinese on EqualOcean or 亿欧智库.