On the 8th day  of May in the year 2023, the grand inauguration of the Pilot Programme  for Open Innovation (PPOI) took place amidst a significant conference  that was hosted in the city of Hefei, situated in the heart of China.  This particular initiative, known as the PPOI, is set to concentrate its  efforts on the realm of magnetic confinement fusion energy research.  The overarching goal of this program is to establish an open innovation  ecosystem that is not only robust but also capable of competing on a  global scale.

To achieve this  ambitious objective, the PPOI intends to leverage the capabilities of  major scientific facilities such as the Experimental Advanced  Superconducting Tokamak (EAST). By doing so, the program aspires to  forge deeper collaborative ties with an extensive network of over 120  research institutions, hailing from more than 40 different countries  across the globe. This impressive list of international partners  includes the prestigious ITER international organization, which stands  as a beacon of international scientific collaboration in the field of  fusion energy research.

The official  launch of the PPOI serves as a powerful testament to the Chinese Academy  of Sciences' (CAS) unwavering dedication to the cause of advancing  international scientific cooperation. Furthermore, this initiative  underscores CAS's resolute commitment to championing the principles of  open innovation. As the PPOI embarks on its journey, it holds the  promise of not only propelling scientific progress but also fostering an  environment where knowledge and expertise can be freely exchanged,  ultimately benefiting humanity as a whole.