Based on the reality of our district, the present Measures are formulated to give full play to the supporting and leading role of scientific and technological innovation, further stimulate the enthusiasm and creativity of all kinds of innovators, speed up the building of the district as a leader in scientific and technological innovation, and promote the innovation-driven development of Hengqin New Area.

For the purpose of supporting the development of Traditional Chinese Medicine Science and Technology Industrial Park of Co-operation between Guangdong and Macao (hereinafter referred to as the Park), promoting the development of healthcare industries such as bio-pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements and medical devices production, serving the moderately diverse development of industries in Macao, and creating an innovation highland for the healthcare industry in Guangdong-Macao area, these Measures are developed in accordance with the Overall Plan for the Development of Hengqin, the Reply of the State Council on Relevant Policies for the Development of Hengqin, the Guangdong-Macao Economic Cooperation Framework

A decision was taken by the Hengqin New Area to annually host international Innovation Competition with an aim of implementing the Several Measures for Practicing the ‘Zhuhai Talents Program’ and Gathering Innovative and Enterprising Personnel in the New Era (for Trial Implementation) (No.6〔2018〕), fostering an atmosphere of innovation and entrepreneurship in society, and accelerating the concentration of factors influential to innovation. and these Measures are formulated to standardize the organization and management of the Innovation Competition.