Wuhan University has inaugurated a new branch of its Technology Transfer Center in Sanya, Hainan province, marking a significant step in fostering regional innovation and industrial collaboration. The launch ceremony, held in Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City, was attended by Sanya Vice-Mayor Fan Mu, who emphasized the center’s role in bridging academic research with industrial applications. The center will focus on key sectors such as marine technology, life sciences, advanced materials, intelligent manufacturing, and digital information, leveraging Wuhan University’s expertise in space information, artificial intelligence, robotics, and new materials. Supported by funding, policy incentives, and talent services from Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City, the center aims to become a comprehensive platform for technology transfer, innovation cultivation, and business incubation. Zhou Wei, vice-president of Wuhan University, highlighted the strategic alignment of the Hainan Free Trade Port’s policies with the university’s resources, positioning the center as a hub for international cooperation and entrepreneurship. The initiative underscores Yazhou Bay Science and Technology City’s broader vision to establish itself as a regional innovation powerhouse.