In February of this year, Amprius announced that the first batch of commercial 450 Wh/kg high-density lithium-ion battery cells had been delivered for use in a new generation of high-altitude pseudo-satellites.

If you are unfamiliar with the lithium-ion battery industry, the number 450 may not mean much to you. However, if you consider that the energy density of lithium iron phosphate batteries had previously been stuck at 161.27 Wh/kg, you might begin to grasp its significance.

In lithium-ion battery R&D, increasing capacity inevitably leads to higher energy losses; Amprius addressed this issue by combining battery chemistry with silicon nanowire technology.

The successful development of the product is inseparable from founder Cui Yi’s research into nanomaterials. A graduate of the University of Science and Technology of China, Cui Yi brought the commercial production of the product back to China.

In 2020, with the support of GuChuan United, Anpures successfully established its operations in the Gaochun Economic Development Zone in Nanjing, investing a total of $30 million to build a production base.

Precise and Efficient Matchmaking Between Government and Enterprises

Leading Enterprise Settles in Gaochun

Amprius is a world-leading pioneer in advanced energy storage materials and a developer and manufacturer of new lithium battery materials and lithium batteries. Its products and technologies hold broad application prospects in fields such as aviation, power transmission, and drones, and occupy a leading position internationally.

In 2017, Amprius chose to establish a research and development center in Nanjing, focusing on the development of core materials and technologies for lithium-ion batteries.

In 2020, to expand production capacity and extend its industrial chain, Amprius decided to build a production base in the vicinity of Nanjing.

Upon receiving the company’s site selection request, GuChuan United quickly screened suitable industrial parks based on the project’s requirements. As soon as a match was found, they clearly outlined the project details and coordinated with the Gaochun Economic Development Zone, facilitating a meeting between the government and the company within just three days.

The project’s strong alignment with the industrial park laid a solid foundation for its subsequent implementation. With the strong support of GuChuan, the process from the first government-enterprise meeting to the signing and implementation of the project took only 35 days.

Currently, leveraging its industry-leading silicon nano-anode and silicon-carbon anode technologies, Amprist has designed the world’s highest-energy-density lithium-ion battery and has emerged as a global leader in the lithium-ion battery sector.

The company has firmly established itself and continues to grow, effectively driving economic growth in Gaochun and injecting new momentum into the innovative development of the local new economy industries.

Delivering a "Combined Strategy" of Hard and Soft Measures

Cultivating a Fertile Ground for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The rapid pace of change in Gaochun District, its high-quality business environment, efficient service teams, and well-equipped standardized factory buildings and supporting facilities are the reasons why the project chose to locate here. Dr. Sun Gang, Chairman of Anpures, stated in an interview.

When selecting a location, the physical facilities are a hard requirement. If multiple industrial parks in a region meet these basic criteria, what sets one apart comes down to supporting infrastructure and the business environment.

In its site selection requirements, Anpures noted that in addition to factory floor area and ceiling height, employee living conditions must also be considered—such as the availability of corresponding employee dormitories.

The Gaochun Economic Development Zone not only addresses employee housing needs but has also established a dedicated comprehensive support area featuring dining, reception, accommodation, conference, and leisure facilities, committed to providing a comfortable and convenient working environment for tenant enterprises.

Furthermore, Gaochun District has consistently prioritized optimizing the business environment, deepening reforms to integrate market entry and business operation approvals, streamlining investment and construction approvals, and consolidating utility connection services. It is fully committed to creating a business environment that “attracts market entities and satisfies the public.”

Initiatives such as the “Business Environment Express Lane” and the “Six Commitments,” along with the implementation of the “Gaochun District 2022 Business Environment Optimization Plan” to advance 55 key tasks, and service models like “One-Stop Service” and “Single-Window Acceptance,” have made Gaochun one of the regions in the province with the simplest administrative approval procedures, the fewest formalities, and the highest efficiency.

Building a Bridge for Government-Enterprise Cooperation

Empowering High-Quality Regional Development

In recent years, China’s investment environment—both in terms of infrastructure and regulatory frameworks—has significantly improved. The gradually maturing industrial and supply chain systems have made China the top choice for foreign direct investment, powerfully driving the nation’s economic development and industrialization process.

Guchuan United has always adhered to the philosophy of “thinking for businesses, serving businesses, and acting for businesses.” Drawing on years of practical experience in investment promotion and a wealth of resources and projects, we match domestic and international enterprises with suitable government-run industrial parks, effectively resolving the “pain points” and “challenges” of business site selection and development, and injecting a source of innovation into these government-run parks.

As a key investment promotion partner of the Gaochun Economic Development Zone, Guchuan United has leveraged local development foundations and market needs to successfully attract leading enterprises such as Mitchell, Neusoft Medical, Leo Electronics, and Winoc to the zone. This has fostered a strong clustering effect among upstream and downstream businesses, continuously driving innovation and vitality in Gaochun’s emerging industries.

Moving forward, Guchuan United will fully leverage its professional expertise and unique strengths to continuously and precisely introduce high-quality projects that align with industrial development trends and possess strong innovative capabilities to the Gaochun Economic Development Zone, helping the zone accelerate its high-quality development!