Spatial Organization and Evolutionary Mechanisms of Shenzhen’s Electronics and Information Industry Innovation System
[National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Youth Science Fund Project]

Project Summary:
This study investigates the spatial organization and evolutionary mechanisms of Shenzhen’s electronics and information industry innovation system by integrating global innovation networks (GINs) and local innovation ecosystems. Through geospatial analysis and social network surveys, the research maps the positioning of Shenzhen’s key innovation products within global value chains, dissects the functional and physical spatial configurations of innovation actors (e.g., firms, R&D centers), and identifies dynamic drivers shaping spatial evolution. By evaluating the efficiency of current spatial layouts and forecasting future trends, the project proposes optimization strategies while offering a geographical interpretation of innovation system evolution. The findings bridge global-local innovation dynamics, advance theoretical frameworks in economic geography, and provide policy insights for enhancing Shenzhen’s competitiveness in the global electronics sector.

Principal Investigator:
Dr. Qing Liu (Assistant Professor)
Duration: January 2015 – December 2017