Next2U has been selected togheter with 11 other Italian startups to attend the China-Italy Science, Technology & Innovation Week 2017 in Beijing.
The China-Italy Science, Technology & Innovation Week–2017 Edition was held in three different cities across China from the 13th to 17th of November. The whole week was dedicated to the science and technology cooperation activities between the two countries with the aim of creating scientific, technological and commercial partnerships in the innovative research-entrepreneurial system.
This year the event was launched in Beijing on November 14th with the presence of the Italian Minister of Education, University and Research, Valeria Fedeli and the Chinese Minister of Science and Technology, Wan Gang. The following days were held in Chengdu – an important economic center and a strategic location for transportation and communication – and in Guiyang – the economic and technology center of the Guizhou Province.
The event consisted of thematic seminars and roundtables about relevant S&T topics for both countries, as well as one-to-one meetings. This year’s special events included the 2nd edition of the China-Italy Best Start-ups Showcase and the Digital Fabrication Zone between Italian and Chinese makers.
Next2U presented its innovative projects in the field of robotics and human-machine interface at the China-Italy Best Start-ups Showcase.