ScientistIn connects experts with businesses seeking tech

ScientistIn has been bridging the gap between researchers and companies seeking new technologies in Jiaxing, a city in East China's Zhejiang province, since 2016.

"Difficulties can arise from the fact that many manufacturers don't have effective access to such science professionals, meaning they have to search very hard and take on high costs," said Zhi Qiang, who runs the online platform.

"Many scientists are conducting good research in institutions and universities, but often don't know how they can put their academic findings into practice," Zhi said.