The International Institute of Finance (IIF) is actively serving local technological and economic development. We encourage and support scientific and technological achievements and teams aligned with the national innovation strategy. Through the platform of the IIF Technology Innovation Center (hereinafter referred to as the "Center") and related technology innovation bases, we facilitate high-quality transformation of scientific and technological achievements and cultivate technology industries. We provide incubation and acceleration services for eligible projects, aiming to nurture a group of research teams with core technologies or promising technology-based entities, helping them grow into unicorn or gazelle enterprises in their respective fields.

As an important window to serve the local community, the IIF Technology Innovation Center is tasked with transferring various scientific and technological achievements from the university and advanced technological products, as well as undertaking industrial transfers from developed regions. We provide professional team services to fulfill this mission.

Since its establishment, the Center has recruited over 50 technology enterprises for incubation at the IIF and the Changfeng Base. It has organized 9 thematic lectures on entrepreneurship and incubation, hosted multiple project roadshows, and actively connected incubating enterprises with various capital and government resources. Successful connections have been made for application scenarios such as the "Artificial Sun" project and Shunyu Water Services. Some incubating enterprises have also successfully completed seed-round financing led by funds such as the Hefei Seed Fund Partnership and the Hefei Beicheng Angel Investment Partnership.

I. Residency Locations for Project Teams

1. IIF Technology Innovation Center: Located on the 6th floor of Building 4 at IIF, it provides workspaces, meeting rooms, dining areas, and exchange venues. It is suitable for non-R&D, non-production teams, as well as fintech and new business model projects.

2. IIF Changfeng Technology Innovation Base: The Center actively collaborates with science parks in relevant districts and counties. In line with local government industrial directions, it establishes bases for incubating and accelerating the transformation of scientific and technological achievements. Co-established with the Changfeng County Government in the Shuangfeng Zhigu Innovation & Entrepreneurship Park, the Changfeng Base covers approximately 5,800 square meters in its first phase. It includes areas for team incubation, enterprise offices, and roadshows, business negotiations, and leisure. It supports technology teams/projects/entities or new business models aligned with Changfeng County's strategic emerging industries.

II. Eligibility Criteria for Residency

Resources at the Center and Changfeng Base are limited. Selection follows the principle of quality over quantity.

1. The venture team or enterprise (project) must align with national, Anhui provincial, and Hefei municipal strategic emerging industry fields, featuring high technological content or innovative business models. Projects at the Changfeng Base must also fit Changfeng's industrial focus, with priority given to energy conservation/environmental protection, biomedicine, new energy vehicles/supporting industries, next-generation IT, and new materials.

2. The applicant must be the project leader, legal representative, core technology inventor, or actual controller. They must be law-abiding, possess an entrepreneurial spirit and capability, have sufficient preparation, and voluntarily accept the Center's supervision and daily management.

3. Priority will be given to teams/projects that have received talent program support,national/provincial/ministerial fund grants, innovation/entrepreneurship competition awards, or possess core technical know-how.

4. The relevant technology must have no intellectual property disputes, possess a degree of advancement or maturity, and a complete business/project plan must be provided.

5. Incubating enterprises are encouraged to involve researchers, students, or graduates for industry-academia collaboration.

6. Ventures must operate legally, fulfill tax obligations, and provide economic indicators to the base and authorities.

7. Priority will be given to projects capable of applying for or qualifying as National High-Tech Enterprises.

III. Residency Duration

The standard residency period at the Center or Base does not exceed 24 months. Office arrangements may be adjusted based on enterprise performance.

IV. Space Policy

Applicants must submit applications within the specified period. The Center will organize expert reviews. After public notification and confirmation, the Center will determine the residency location (Center HQ or Changfeng Base), allocate space, and oversee management based on the project's nature and relevant policies. Support provided includes:

1. Appropriate office space, rent-free, based on project needs.

2. Access to shared spaces for meetings, negotiations, training, roadshows, and exhibitions.

V. Incubation Services

Services will be provided based on team/enterprise development:

1. Connect qualified enterprises with financial support, including government/industrial funds.

2. Disseminate government policies on technology and industry; connect with consulting services (management, finance, market, legal, HR).

3. Organize training on business registration, tax, government incentives, legal, patents, finance, marketing, and fundraising.

4. Assist in applying for government subsidies, tax incentives, and other support policies.

5. Host professional lectures, forums, and salons; provide guidance and personalized services.

VI. Application Process

1. Submit Application:

Required documents:  Completed "IIF Changfeng Base Enterprise Residency Application Form" or "IIF Technology Innovation Center Enterprise Residency Application Form".  Project introduction and recent status report (approx. 2000 words).

2. Preliminary Screening** by the Center.

3. Expert Review** organized by IIF.

4. Public Notification** for one week.

5. Residency: After notification, complete procedures and sign the contract upon Center approval.

VII. How to Apply

Interested parties should email application materials to: tagara99@ustc.edu.cn

Contact: Ms. Wang

Phone: 0551-63600546 or 13965064131

Email Subject: Please use "IIF Tech Center Changfeng Base Residency - [Project Name] - [Applicant Name]" or "IIF Tech Center Residency - [Project Name] - [Applicant Name]".

Address: Room 603, Building 4, International Institute of Finance, No. 1789 Guangxi Road, Binhu New District, Hefei, Anhui Province, China.