National Engineering Research Center

Overview
The Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology sponsors the National Engineering Research Centers (NERC). There are currently 141 NERCs across the country, which are involved in research in a variety of sectors, including energy, manufacturing, information and telecommunication technologies, biotechnology, and health care. The mission of the NERCs is to cultivate first-class talent, build state-of-the-art engineering laboratories, and shape technology innovation and industrial bases for scientific R&D and technology transfer.