Building the ‘City of the Future’: Xiong’an AI Park fosters next-gen innovation

The Xiong’an Artificial Intelligence Industrial Park has rapidly evolved into a thriving hub for technological advancement, attracting over 60 enterprises since its inauguration in June 2025. This concentrated AI ecosystem is demonstrating remarkable growth potential and emerging as a cornerstone for China’s ambitious ‘City of the Future’ initiative.

Strategically positioned within the Xiong’an New Area, the park benefits from formidable academic backing through partnerships with Tsinghua University’s Institute for AI Industry Research and Institute for Interdisciplinary Information Sciences. This collaboration ensures a continuous pipeline of research commercialization projects transforming theoretical concepts into practical applications.

Current infrastructure spans approximately 69,000 square meters, with 25,000 square meters already operational. Expansion plans are underway to add nearly 400,000 square meters of additional facilities, signaling strong confidence in the park’s long-term development trajectory.

The park’s operational philosophy centers on innovation-driven, application-oriented development, with the Xiong’an Artificial Intelligence Research Institute serving as its core intellectual engine. This approach focuses on advancing next-generation AI theory while simultaneously driving practical innovation across multiple sectors.

According to Xu Pengcheng, an official at the Industrial Operations Center, the park has successfully attracted high-quality enterprises specializing in AI model development and trusted data spaces. Notably, over 80% of these companies originated from Beijing, including publicly listed corporations and university-incubated projects.

The park’s management has implemented tailored support mechanisms aligned with Xiong’an New Area’s talent acquisition policies. These include living subsidies for recent graduates, which effectively reduce labor costs for resident companies while providing comprehensive support for workforce development and retention.