Background of GE China Innovation Center (Chengdu)

At the end of 20 10, GE promised to invest 2 billion US dollars in China in the next three years, expand its innovation capability in China, and establish new joint ventures with five to ten leading enterprises in China. Among them, US$ 500 million is used to strengthen R&D activities and establish several innovation centers in China, and GE China Innovation Center (Chengdu) is an important part of this investment commitment.

It has the advantages of basic medical market, oil and gas resources and talents. Chengdu has won from more than 10 cities around the world and become the first batch of pilot cities of GE Global Innovation Center. In late March this year, GE Innovation Center (Chengdu) took the lead in putting into trial operation in the world. Jeff Immelt revealed that this is not a regular R&D center, it has opened a new chapter in GE's innovation activities in China, and will better serve the western market of China. 20 1 1 year, the total acquisition amount of GE in Sichuan has exceeded 1 billion USD. Invested $80 million and 500 GE researchers.