OVC's 'L-Shaped Corridor' pioneers tech-to-industry transformation

Starting from Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) and stretching through Guanshan Avenue before turning east onto Gaoxin Avenue, the "L-shaped corridor" located in the Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone (Optics Valley of China, or OVC) stands as a testament to the seamless transformation of technology into industry.

The "L-shaped corridor" and the enterprises and research institutions along it. [Photo/Dawuhan App]

The corridor has emerged as an innovative matrix spanning the entire AI tech industry chain, including chips, optical interconnects, large models, and computing power platforms.

HUST, the corridor's starting point, serves as a powerhouse for core technological innovation. Here, Professor Feng Dan's team developed the world's largest capacity MRAM storage and computing integrated chip, "Yujia Mountain No 1", while Academician Chen Xuedong's team independently developed ultra-precise active shock absorbers.

Along Guanshan Avenue, many high-tech enterprises have set up shop. YOFC, a global leader in the optical fiber and cable industry, has maintained its position as the top global supplier of optical fiber preforms, fibers, and cables for nine consecutive years. Meanwhile, Huagong Tech has independently developed ultra-high-speed optical modules ranging from 400G to 6.4T.

Gaoxin Avenue hosts a number of cutting-edge companies and research institutions, including FiberHome, GLRoad Robot, Wuhan Artificial Intelligence Research Institute, Jiufengshan Laboratory, Hubei Humanoid Robot Innovation Center, and Wuhan Supercomputing Center.

This "L-shaped corridor" seamlessly connects academic innovation, enterprise development, and platform aggregation, providing a strong foundation for the AI tech industry and rapidly establishing OVC as a globally competitive scientific and technological innovation hub.