On May 8th, 2023, the Pilot Programme for Open Innovation (PPOI) was officially launched during a conference held in Hefei, China.
This PPOI will focus on magnetic confinement fusion energy research and aims to build a globally competitive open innovation ecosystem. With the help of big facilities like EAST, the program seeks to deepen cooperation with over 120 research institutions from more than 40 countries, including the ITER international organization. This launch signifies CAS's commitment to advancing international scientific cooperation and promoting open innovation.