Covering a wide range of products, from dental care to diabetes self-management tools and quantum-assisted therapeutic devices — all of which reflect the innovation prowess of Swiss and European companies — the zone intends to let visitors leverage resources from various sources, he said.

Deng noted beyond the exhibits, the incubation zone has extended its reach through two seminars, held in cooperation with the Henan and Tianjin governments, aiming to help companies better understand the Chinese market and policy environment to foster financing and collaboration.

He stressed that the platform, which not only attracts attention from companies but also enables them to leverage resources from various sources, aims to create a rare development opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Adhering to a "selective entry and selective exit" policy, the incubation zone has chosen 12 of the top projects for a live roadshow, with awards presented during the event to encourage broader participation, Deng said.

While expressing his high expectations for the 7th CIIE, Deng hopes that the SMEs can seize more opportunities for innovative development through participation in the expo.

He emphasized that CIIE's high visibility provides a platform for companies to showcase themselves and attract attention from across China and abroad.

Zhen Xiao, CEO of Swiss Centers, said that the Swiss Center has been serving Swiss companies in Shanghai for 24 years. This year, the center has brought 14 innovative companies in the medical device field to the CIIE, each holding a leading position in their respective fields.