Recently, Qingdao West Coast welcomed the official signing of the AI chip research and design center project by Zhongke Yihaiwei Microelectronics Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. This project has a total investment of approximately 100 million yuan and aims to establish a professional AI chip manufacturing company, boosting the development of Qingdao's integrated circuit industry chain. Founded in 2017, Zhongke Yihaiwei is recognized as a national specialized and innovative 'little giant' enterprise with deep expertise in the integrated circuit field. The establishment of this project will provide strong technical support for Qingdao's local advantageous industries such as smart appliances and marine equipment. The project will focus on the development of AI-specific inference chips, primarily applied in scenarios like robotics, drones, and autonomous driving, pursuing high energy efficiency and low latency. The investment partners, Huadong Venture Capital, Xihai Industrial Investment Fund, and Anyi Zhuri Fund, each bring unique strengths, creating a diversified capital synergy. As the 'core bearing area' for the integrated circuit industry, Qingdao West Coast has seen rapid development in recent years, with a significant increase in the number of projects and investment amounts within the park. The integrated circuit industry in Qingdao has become a core driving force for the city's economic development and will continue to attract more high-tech enterprises in the future.