The pilot base of a science and technology innovation center in Xiong'an New Area is expected to attract more high-tech companies from Beijing and Tianjin as its initial phase of the project has been put into operation.

The main goal of the base is to facilitate the transformation of scientific outcomes into productive forces by allowing small-scale trial production before mass-market commercialization.

It is located 2 kilometers southeast of Xiong'an Railway Station and serves as an intermediary stage between scientific research and large-scale production, said Wei Li, who is in charge of the base's operations.

From free factory spaces to premium services and policy support, the base is committed to cultivating an ecosystem that fosters technological advancements and business expansion, she added.

It therefore plays a vital role in the coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, relieving Beijing of non-capital functions and attracting high-quality enterprises to contribute to the economic development of the area.

High-end and emerging industries such as intelligent equipment, biotechnology, new materials, space and aviation are welcomed in the innovation center's trial site.

With its total spanning 307 hectares and a planned construction area of 154,000 square meters, the pilot base is on track to become a thriving hub for research and development.