Youth Empowering Innovation: Highlights of the Scientific and Technological Achievements Transformation Segment at the 8th VBEF Future Healthcare Ecosystem Expo

How should we begin to discuss Eggshell Technology and the commercialization of its research achievements? Looking back over the past decade, everything seems both coincidental and inevitable.

In November 2019, VCBeat served as the sole organizer to plan and execute the FTC 2019 China Forum on Frontier Technologies in Cardiac Surgery. By chance, we were introduced to a world beyond clinical practice, where numerous physicians developed innovative products based on their clinical research experience and insights into clinical pain points. This marked our first glimpse of how scientific innovation empowers clinical practice.

Yet, in another sense, it all seems inevitable. VCBeat has long focused on technological innovation in the healthcare sector. As industrial innovation and upgrading accelerate, a steady stream of original innovations continues to emerge, with an increasing number of physicians and researchers engaging in entrepreneurial ventures. Tracing these developments back to their roots, it becomes inevitable that we pay close attention to the value and significance of translating scientific research achievements into practical applications.

Over the years, VCBeat has collaborated with institutions such as Tsinghua University to host more than 20 technology transfer events, launching the VB-Link series—a branded initiative focused on the commercialization of scientific research achievements—and the “Orange Growth Program,” which supports scientists in their entrepreneurial ventures.

In April 2021, we launched the inaugural Conference on Transformation of Scientific Research Achievements and Industrial Development in conjunction with the Top 100 Conference. Since then, a transformation forum has been held annually alongside the Top 100 Conference.

In 2024, the Future Healthcare Top 100 Conference will be comprehensively upgraded to the Future Healthcare Ecosystem Expo, shifting its focus from venture capital value to industrial chain collaboration value. As one of the core themes, “Translation of Scientific Research Achievements” has expanded in scale once again, evolving into a “7+2” framework of segments. These range from the methodologies and principles of research translation, to translation and innovation empowerment in specific therapeutic areas, and finally to the showcase of outstanding translational research achievements.

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At this VBEF, a total of 7 forums related to the commercialization of scientific and technological achievements were held.Covering topics and sectors such as technology transfer, medical-engineering integration, medical device innovation, synthetic biology, ophthalmology industry innovation, cardiovascular innovation forums, and bio-regenerative materials,Bringing together universities, hospitals, innovation labs, investment institutions, and leading industry companies to jointly explore new trends in medical innovation.

The Research Achievement Transformation segment of the 2024 VBEF Trends Summit focused on new achievements, applications, and practices in medical-engineering integration, featuring Zhang Bo, Dong Jiahong, Zhao Jizong,Richard HobbsFour Academicians Deliver Keynote Speeches, Sharing Insights on the Translation of Scientific Research AchievementsLaw of the Jungle。

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Medical devices are a vital component of the healthcare system. Innovation and development in medical devices are enhancing diagnostic precision and therapeutic efficacy, thereby driving the growth of the healthcare industry.

The Forum on China’s Path to Medical Device Innovation features two major themes: “China’s Journey to Discover Star Medical Devices” and “China’s High-Level Summit on Innovative Medical Devices.” Centered on China’s path to medical device innovation, the forum brings together stakeholders to discuss the past, present, and future of innovative medical devices in China through practical case studies, thematic presentations, and roundtable discussions.

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With rapid technological advancements and continuous innovation, the value of translating scientific research achievements into practical applications is becoming increasingly prominent. They are not only a vital source of innovation but also a significant force driving economic and social development.

The 8th Future Medical Ecosystem Expo 2024 Reaffirms Its Commitment to Translation: The Forum Will Focus on the Development Trajectory, Innovation, and Synergy of Scientific Achievement Translation, Discussing Innovative Practices in Scientific Achievement Translation Through “Keynote Speeches + Roundtable Discussions” to Explore Innovative Pathways for Bridging the “Last Mile” of Scientific Achievement Translation.

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Both in China and globally, the ophthalmology industry is characterized by mature business models and rapid market growth. The sector’s development hinges on continuous breakthroughs in industrial innovation. In addition to numerous overseas brands and large corporations, many emerging companies and innovative products have come to the forefront, driven by R&D and supported by capital investment.

Ophthalmology Innovation Forum: Focusing on Medical-Engineering Integration and Industry Innovation, the forum brings together top medical-engineering experts, innovation leaders, and investment pioneers in the field of ophthalmology to explore new pathways for the sustainable development of eye care and push the boundaries of the ophthalmology industry through technological breakthroughs.

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Cardiovascular medical devices constitute an industry that relies heavily on technological and clinical innovation. The transition from bare-metal stents to drug-eluting stents, as well as the development of fully bioresorbable scaffolds, underscores the pivotal role of technology in driving industry advancement.

The Cardiovascular Innovation Forum focuses on clinician-driven medical-engineering integration and innovation-fueled industry development, inviting department heads, corporate representatives, and investment institution representatives to discuss industry foresight, technological advancements, and industrial transformation in the cardiovascular field. In addition,VCBeatJiang Tianjiao, Dean of VCBeat Research Institute, will also attend the forum and deliver a keynote presentation on the cardiovascular industry.

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As human cognition continues to advance and evolve, generations of scientists have never ceased their research and exploration of new materials. In an era where people are no longer satisfied with the basic properties of conventional materials, the development of bio-regenerative materials has become a common focus among materials science researchers.

The Bio-regenerative Materials Forum, led by Professor Ai Hua from the National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials at Sichuan University and Professor Jin Yan, a recipient of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars, will feature discussions on the emergence, development, innovative translation, and clinical implementation of bio-regenerative materials. Additionally, Jiao Yanli, Senior Researcher at VCBeat, will present the 2024 Industry Research Report on Bio-regenerative Materials.

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The launch of new products and technologies is a key highlight of the “2024 VBEF Future Healthcare Ecosystem Expo,” which aims to establish a global platform for the premier debut of innovative healthcare products. This expo focuses on the value of industry chain collaboration, highlighting new products, technologies, services, ecosystems, and partnerships in the global healthcare sector.

Translating scientific research into innovation is also an inevitable path for industrial innovation. Academic research achievements have stepped out of laboratories and achieved remarkable success in the field of technological innovation. To further promote the transformation of academic research outcomes into market applications and drive technological innovation and industrial upgrading, two innovation achievement launch events will be held on the central stage of the exhibition area on May 8. Outstanding research team representatives are invited to present their innovative achievements on stage, truly showcasing the power of innovation.

In recent years,Chinese Academy of Sciences Advanced Medical Device Industry Incubation Alliance(hereinafter referred to as the “CAS Alliance”) have achieved significant results in talent development, technological R&D, and cluster-based industrial development. Meanwhile, the CAS Alliance has continuously incubated medical device products, promoted the cluster-based development of advanced medical device industries, and spun off a number of project companies with strong market competitiveness downstream.

To further showcase the innovative achievements of the Zhongke Alliance, strengthen industrial exchange and cooperation, and promote the continuous innovation and development of the medical device industry,VCBeatVB100JointZhongke AllianceInitiate“2024 Innovation Achievements Launch Event of the CAS Advanced Medical Device Industry Incubation Alliance”. The press conference consisted of three parts: opening remarks, a roundtable discussion, and the announcement of achievements.

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Universities and research institutes play an increasingly prominent role in global innovation. They are not only vital sources of innovation but also key drivers of economic and social development.

Showcase of Outstanding Scientific Research and Innovation Achievements from Chinese Universities covers multiple healthcare sectors, including life sciences, medical devices, and biomaterials. It will invite representatives from leading research teams at major universities to present their innovative achievements on stage. The event aims to build a platform for exchange and collaboration, facilitate the effective alignment of scientific and technological achievements with market demands, accelerate the translation of research outcomes into real-world productivity, and inject new vitality and momentum into the coordinated development of the healthcare industry.

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VBEF Future Healthcare Ecosystem Expo

Beyond the translation of scientific achievements, this conference offers many other highlights worth experiencing.

VCBeat’s 8th Future Healthcare Top 100 Conference has now been upgraded to the VBEF Future Healthcare Ecosystem Expo, which will be held onMay 7–10, 2024InBeijing · Beiren Yichuang International Convention and Exhibition CenterGrandly held. This edition of the exhibition is15,000+ Visits, 10,000 sqm Scale, centering on new products and new technologies,New services, a new ecosystem, and new collaborative frameworks are being established in tandem with the launch of the VBEF channel on the VCBeat app, creating an optimal platform for showcasing innovation in the healthcare industry.

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The recognized birthplace of insights into healthcare industry innovation,A Word-of-Mouth Event for Sharing Annual Trends and Facilitating Learning & Exchange;

Leading healthcare innovation companies and innovative products are all here,It is the ideal setting for enterprises to showcase innovation and engage in partnership discussions;

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The Most Forward-Thinking Thought Leadership Summit:

500+ Industry Leaders Share Insights: 3 Days of Main Forums, 40+ Thematic Sessions—Exclusively High-Value Content!

The Most Innovative Ecosystem Link:

5 Major Exhibition Zones, 200+ Debut and Innovative Products, 3,000+ Companies, 500+ Investment Groups—Global Buyers Converge!

The Most Influential List Released:

Listed Companies Innovation Ranking + Future Healthcare 100 Ranking + Innovative Products Ranking, with on-site exchanges among 700+ listed companies!

Currently, there are alreadyMore than 600 companies and products have confirmed their participation in the exhibition, with over 70% of the exhibition space already booked., the global buyer team has partnered withIndonesia, Singapore, Belgium, Ireland, Spain, Germany, Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, and other countries. Limited partnership slots remain; enterprises, brands, buyer groups, and related organizations are welcome to inquire about participation.

During the conference, download the VCBeat app and access the VBEF channel to receive real-time updates on keynote speeches, connect with online exhibition resources, and instantly reach companies featured on the authoritative VBEF rankings.

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