Guangdong Academy of Sciences (GDAS), headquartered in Guangzhou, is a leading applied research organization in China. With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial exploitation of this work by business and industry, GDAS plays a significant role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, GDAS helps shape society now and in the future.
Focusing on the creation and practical realization of technologies useful to industry and society, GDAS is consistently bridging the gap between innovative technological seeds and commercialization. Currently, GDAS operates 8 departments and 27 institutes, covering contributions to 6 main modules: biology and health, materials and chemicals, resources and environment, equipment and manufacturing, electronics and information, intelligence and services.