Days ago, the East China branch of the International Trading Center for Electronic Components and Integrated Circuits was inaugurated in Gulou District, tasked with building a trillion-yuan global trading hub. SAIC Group launched two major projects in Jiangning Development Zone—the SAIC-Contemporary Amperex Technology power battery production base and Donghua Auto Parts Industrial Park, with a 5-billion-yuan annual output workshop set to break ground soon. Industry remains the cornerstone of urban economic development. Since entering Q4, Nanjing has accelerated its industrial push, adopting pragmatic measures to drive breakthroughs in key sectors and bolster its industrial strength. Latest statistics show that from January to October, the city’s industrial added value above designated size grew 6.1% year-on-year.
Leading enterprises are spearheading industrial acceleration. At the recent 2025 World Intelligent Manufacturing Conference, Nanjing Estun Automation showcased its innovative industrial robots, including high-safety, high-precision deburring workstations for automotive die-casting and shipbuilding. Estun now offers over 90 robot models with payloads ranging from 3 to 1,200 kg, selling 25,000 units in the first three quarters and securing a 10.5% market share—ranking first in China’s robot market for three consecutive quarters. Another giant, Nanjing Inovance Technology, is integrating industrial robots, software, and digital services to build a high-end R&D base and expand globally. From January to October, Nanjing’s core robotics industry reached 33 billion yuan, up 20% YoY, with industrial robot output exceeding 40,000 units, a 30% increase.
This year, Nanjing established a "1+4+6" industrial framework, focusing on AI (software), robotics, biopharma, and next-gen ICT, alongside upgrading six task forces, including smart grids. Biopharma, a key battleground in tech innovation, saw Nanjing rank sixth nationally with three Class 1 innovative drugs approved. Pharma manufacturing added value rose 11.6% in the first ten months.
Meanwhile, Jiangsu HopeRun Software secured a project to build AI servers and multi-scenario smart applications for a rural bank. "With over a decade in fintech and 300+ financial clients, we tailored a large-model AI platform for this bank," a HopeRun executive noted. Nanjing’s software and IT services revenue hit 840.16 billion yuan, up 16.1%.
At the 2025 conference, TopXGun Robotics unveiled three new drones—A80, A50, and Y160—targeting smart agriculture and logistics. "This lineup reflects our deep R&D and innovation in UAVs," said co-CEO Yin Liangliang. Similarly, Nanjing Nanzhi Optoelectronics Institute launched its upgraded "Photon AI Engine 2.0," enabling one-click design for photonic chips.
In mid-November, HopeRun debuted a unified OS solution for cloud-edge-device integration, supporting sectors like industry, finance, and healthcare. Collaborations are also thriving: Yijiahe Technology and Nanjing Medlander Medical teamed up on "brain-computer interface + embodied AI robots" for smart rehabilitation.
Major projects are fueling momentum. The East China trading center, backed by 11 state and private firms, will serve industries like automotive and ICT with supply chain solutions. Nanjing’s next-gen ICT sector attracted 34 projects by October, driving 135.18 billion yuan in output (+14.1% YoY).
AI is central to Nanjing’s push for a trillion-yuan software cluster. The newly opened AI Eco Street aims to be a hub for AI-software integration and vertical AI models, with partnerships including Nanjing University’s AI4SE Center and Southeast University’s AI Institute. Landmark projects like Dassault Systèmes’ China HQ and BMW’s IT R&D center are set to supercharge Nanjing’s AI ambitions.