On June 1, 2026, Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, visited InnoX to gain a firsthand look at the city's fast-moving hardware innovation ecosystem and meet the next generation of technology entrepreneurs.
During the visit, Eric toured a range of AI and hardware startups incubated at InnoX, meeting directly with founders as they showcased their latest innovations. He also held in-depth discussions with InnoX Founder Professor Zexiang Li and Founding Partner & SVP Carol Yu on entrepreneurship education, AI-driven innovation, and the future of hardware startups.
Throughout the visit, Eric experienced a variety of products developed by InnoX startups across fields including smart mobility, health technology, consumer electronics, and sustainable innovation.
Having witnessed the rise of Silicon Valley and studied innovation ecosystems around the world, Eric shared his impressions of InnoX’s unique incubation model: "I've seen many innovation engines, and I've never seen one that's this fast and this big." He further noted: "It's the most impressive I've seen in speed for hardware."
Visits like Eric Schmidt’s reflect the growing global interest in Shenzhen’s hardware innovation ecosystem. As a platform connecting global innovators with Shenzhen’s startup ecosystem, InnoX will continue to facilitate international exchange and support entrepreneurs in transforming ideas into impactful products.
