Expanding our global community with four new full members in March

March saw the addition of four new full members to our association from China, France, Oman, and Turkey, further strengthening our global presence across nearly 80 countries. We proudly present these new members to our network with a summary of their innovation spaces.

Nanjing Gulou Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone (China) 

Nanjing Gulou High-Tech Industrial Development Zone, located in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, is a high-tech development area which encompasses three primary sectors: Jiangdong Software City, Xinmofan Road Technology Innovation District, and Shogun Innovation Town, and spans approximately 9.96 square kilometres. As of March 2025, the zone is home to approximately 5,000 companies, along with 24 incubators supporting 700 incubated startups.  

The zone is actively developing key industries, including high-end business and commerce, with a focus on software and information services. By building the "112" innovation ecological system, it aims to strengthen future industrial development and position itself as a hub for cutting-edge technologies.

Descartes Développement et Innovation - Cité Descartes (France)  

Cité Descartes stands as a leading centre for education, research, and innovation in sustainable urban development.

Established in 1983 and located within the Marne-la-Vallée area, the hub was designated as the Greater Paris Cluster of Excellence, reflecting its central role in sustainable urban development studies.    

As of March 2025, it features over 50 research laboratories and a community comprising 19,000 students, educators, researchers, engineers, and technicians. It is currently home to over 550 companies employing nearly 7,300 people.  

Innovation Park Muscat (Oman) 

We're pleased to welcome back to our community Innovation Park Muscat (IPM), a technology park in Oman created with a vision to cultivate a thriving ecosystem that nurtures researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs alike. 

Located near the prestigious Sultan Qaboos University in Al Khoudh, IPM sprawls over an impressive 540,000 square meters, and as of March 2025, has 14 resident companies and 9 incubates. IPM’s success is driven by its strategic focus on four key specializations, each playing a crucial role in advancing sustainable development. In the field of Food and Biotechnology, IPM explores cutting-edge advancements to support Oman’s agriculture and health sectors, fostering a more sustainable future.   

Antalya OSB Teknopark (Türkiye) 

Officially declared a Technology Development Zone in 2018 by a Presidential decree, Antalya OSB Teknopark is located right next to the universities which are its founding partners, spanning 40,400 square metres. Its facilities include administrative units, technology offices, prototype workshops, laboratories, and incubation centres, all designed to foster research, development, and innovation activities.

Antalya OSB’s Incubation Center offers a structure designed to support technology-driven entrepreneurship. The centre also offers guidance on getting funding, facilitating international expansion, access to angel investors and venture capital, networking with potential customers, and connecting with investors. 

Join us on welcoming these new and returning members to our global network, which continues to unite innovation spaces worldwide in our ongoing mission to drive growth, internationalisation and effectiveness for our community.