According to WIPO, Shanghai's vision is to strengthen its position as an international hub for science, technology and intellectual property (IP).
GENEVA, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- Chinese city Shanghai, Britain's Liverpool and Belgium's Charleroi were announced Monday by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) as winners of the first WIPO City of Innovation award.
Launched for the first time in 2026, the WIPO City of Innovation award is open to cities across all 194 WIPO member states and is bestowed on visionary cities for their bold pledges to foster innovation and creativity over the coming year. The three winners were chosen from 15 finalist cities.
According to WIPO, Shanghai's vision is to strengthen its position as an international hub for science, technology and intellectual property (IP), while fostering a broader culture of innovation and creativity. Its pledges include expanding IP education and services, opening innovation infrastructure and data, supporting cultural and creative industries, and strengthening connections between research, industry, entrepreneurs and investors. ■
Editor: Zheng Xuebin Reviser: Lu Bingwu Final Reviewer: He Shengying
