On September 1, news emerged that the "Several Measures to Foster Innovative Growth in the Brain-Computer Interface Sector within the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone (Exposure Draft)" is now available for public review and feedback. The draft outlines that the Shenzhen Municipal Government ought to integrate the advancement of the brain-computer interface sector into the city's broader national economic and social development blueprints, as well as its specialized strategies for scientific and technological innovation. Additionally, it should devise and refine pertinent deliberation and coordination frameworks to address crucial issues including technological innovation, industrial progression, sectoral applications, and safety governance. Concurrently, the government is urged to maintain consistent funding in basic research pertaining to brain-computer interfaces and to encourage diverse innovation entities to engage in pioneering interdisciplinary foundational research. The city's science and technology innovation department should concentrate on pivotal industry elements, guided by the demands of industrial manufacturing, healthcare, consumer lifestyles, and other sectors, and should assist enterprises in establishing innovation consortia with higher education institutions, research organizations, and medical facilities to collaboratively tackle core technologies and expedite the deployment and practical use of brain-computer interface products.
