In 2024, the Material Genome Big-Science Facilities Platform will be finalized for trial operations. Its completion marks a significant step towards advancing research and development in new materials.

Led by Yu Shuhong, the dean of the Institute of Innovative Materials at the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), this platform is a collaborative effort alongside Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School and Tsinghua University Shenzhen International Graduate School.

Prioritizing cutting-edge science and industrial requirements, the platform emphasizes industrial applications to reduce new material R&D cycles and costs by half. Its goal is to hasten the research, development, and practical use of new materials, particularly in industries like aerospace, electronics, energy, environment, biomedicine, and biomimetic materials.

Operating on the principles of "openness, sharing, and innovation," the Material Genome Big-Science Facilities Platform will be accessible to universities, research institutions, and enterprises in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, and across the nation.

Guangming District, a hub for new material high-tech firms, provides essential infrastructure for businesses to engage in the R&D process, paving the way for innovative product development.