Shanghai Institute for Advanced Study of Zhejiang University (SIAS) is a jointly launched new institution of research and development by Shanghai Municipal Government and Zhejiang University in June, 2020. The platform represents an intersection of technology and economic development, serving as a market leading trail blazer to cultivating a novel community for innovation amongst enterprises. 

SIAS is keen to address to national needs of sustainable development of human society, to help Shanghai in becoming the global hub for science and technology, as well as to nurture high-end talents for Zhejiang University. The key mission of the institute is to carry out cutting-edge scientific research that promotes synergy between technological innovation and industrial development. SIAS will aim to become a global leader in forming the world-class ‘Computing +’ ecosystem.