Suzhou City
Shanghai–Suzhou Cluster
Suzhou Industrial Park
No. 1 Liveable City in China (Global Liveability Index EIU) excellent in Stability & Healthcare;
No. 2 Industrial Output;
No. 3 Innovation in China (Forbes);
No. 4 Import-Export Volume;
No. 5 Advanced Manufacturing + Finance Revenue;
No. 6 China Regional GDP;
No. 18 Worldwide GDP
Suzhou Industrial Park
Shanghai–Suzhou Cluster
Suzhou Industrial Park
Consistently ranks 1st in the comprehensive evaluation of China’s "National Economic and Technological Development Zones (NETDZ)" since 2016. And ranking 1st among "Most Attractive Industrial Parks for Investment" in China.
Shanghai–Suzhou Cluster
Shanghai–Suzhou Cluster
Shanghai–Suzhou Cluster
The 6ᵗʰ largest innovation cluster worldwide (Global Innovation Index 2025); with Suzhou University ranking 1st within this cluster as the top Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applicant.
Gateway to China
Economic Powerhouse
One of China’s most advanced and internationally recognized industrial and innovation zones.
More than 5,200 foreign-invested enterprises (FIE) from 80+ countries, including 108 Fortune 500 companies.
Key Sectors
SIP has developed a mature and diversified industrial ecosystem built around:
- High-end manufacturing and electronics information industries
- 4 strategic emerging industries: biomedical, nanotechnology, AI, and new energy
- A modern service industry, supporting industrial and innovation activities
Biomedical Industry Cluster
China’s leading biomedical innovation hub, ranking 1st nationwide in comprehensive competitiveness across industry, talent, and technology.
Over 2,000 biomedical enterprises, including 300+ multinational corporations, accounting for over 20% of China’s innovative biomedical capabilities in areas such as clinical approvals, production capacity, and financing.
Temasek jointly developed Biosparc (China-Singapore Life Science Park). Scheduled for completion in 2026, it will serve as the core carrier for China-Singapore biopharmaceutical cooperation.
AI and Advanced Technology Clusters
SIP is home to one of the world’s five major nanotechnology industry clusters and China’s only national-level international nanotechnology innovation park.
In addition, SIP is designated as a National Artificial Intelligence Innovative Development Pilot Zone with more than 1,300 AI-related enterprises.
Within SIP, SISPARK (Science & Technology Development Platform) focuses on strategic sectors like AI, integrated circuits, industrial software, digital economy, and advanced manufacturing, providing companies with access to innovation infrastructure, policy support, talent programs, and international cooperation networks.
R&D HQ and Innovation Infrastructure
SIP creates a business-friendly environment, offering one-stop support for legal, financial, HR, and IP protection to resident companies.
Initiatives like SIP’s IP Service Cluster and Patent Examination Sub-Center (the first outside Beijing) set a tone of adhering to international norms. SIP is often cited as a preferred location for multinational headquarters and R&D centers because of this legal security.
SIP hosts 600+ provincial-level or higher R&D institutions and over 200 multinational R&D centers.
Strong European Footprint
Over 200 German companies, many of them serving as APAC HQ in high-end manufacturing and life sciences.
90+ Swiss companies in Suzhou and more than 30 located directly in SIP, including global leaders in pharmaceuticals, industrial technology, and precision engineering.
Free Trade Zone and Policy Environment
More than half of the Jiangsu Pilot Free Trade Zone is located within SIP. Over 170 institutional innovations have been implemented.
Access to advanced policy instruments such as
- QFLP and QDLP schemes
- Offshore trade facilitation
- Business hosting registration
- Targeted financial and high-tech enterprise support measures.
Living Environment and Talent Support
Extensive green spaces, international schools, advanced medical facilities, and comprehensive talent policies. Including housing support and incentives for high-skill professionals.
Frequently recognized as one of the most attractive Chinese cities for foreign professionals, and honored as one of the "World-class Economic Development Zones with Best Practices in Green Development" for four consecutive years.
Roche Diagnostics (Suzhou) Ltd. was established in 2015, with approx. investment of 480 million USD. As the first Roche Diagnostics manufacturing site with a R&D center in Asia, it is set out to fuel the rapid and continuous growth in China and the region.
Roche R&D locations
