The launch ceremony of an investigation tour focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship is held at the Headquarters Economy Park for Alumni Corporation of Zhejiang University. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The launch ceremony of an investigation tour focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship was held at the Headquarters Economy Park for Alumni Corporation of Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on April 14.

Approximately 50 media representatives visited Zhejiang University's innovation and entrepreneurship platform and several alumni enterprise representatives after the ceremony for a closer look at the integration of education, industry, research, and innovation — the essence of the "Zhejiang University model".

The recent buzz surrounding Hangzhou's advanced development of artificial intelligence and high-end technology has put a spotlight on Zhejiang University's innovation and entrepreneurship education.

The university's emphasis on deep-rooted basic research and interdisciplinary integration serves as a crucial foundation for fostering an environment conducive to innovation and entrepreneurship.

By using its strengths in bringing together innovative elements, Zhejiang University has established a comprehensive entrepreneurial education system that merges disciplines, courses, and practical experiences, nurturing individuals who are not just knowledgeable but also innovative and promoting the transition of research achievements from labs to production lines.

The investigation tour will venture into regions such as Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, the Yangtze River Delta, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and central and western areas. It will include investigations into various industries and enterprises engaged in innovation and entrepreneurship, showing stories of innovation and entrepreneurship of Zhejiang University's faculty, students, and alumni.