UniversityListed in 4 rankings
The startup scene in China
Zhengzhou University reports more than 100 achievements awaiting industrialization and more than 400 industry-research collaborations associated with Zhengzhou University's National Science Park.
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Zhengzhou University reports more than 100 achievements awaiting industrialization and more than 400 industry-research collaborations associated with Zhengzhou University's National Science Park.
Yutong says its corporate roots are in Zhengzhou's Bus Repair Factory, founded in 1963. The company reports 49,518 bus sales in 2025. On September 1, 2026, Zhengzhou's industry bureau reported that Yutong was included in the first national emerging-industry enterprise demonstration-base list and Zhengzhou Economic Development Zone was included in the park list.
Zhengzhou's 2025 development plan set annual targets to attract 50 innovation teams, support more than 60 youth projects, and make more than 30 investments through angel fund sub-funds. These were plan targets; current funding calls were not established.
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Where Zhengzhou ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Innovation Index: Innovation Cluster Ranking (formerly Science and Technology Clusters) | 2026 | #73 | Up 7 | B | Innovation, Research, Activity |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #321 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
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What the sources say about Zhengzhou
The city's 2025 plan set targets for attracting innovation teams, backing youth projects, and investing through angel sub-funds; current calls were not established.
Source: Zhengzhou 2025 economic and social development planThe city's industry bureau reports Yutong and the Economic Development Zone in the first national emerging-industry base announcement.
Source: Zhengzhou Economic Development Zone and Yutong named in first national emerging-industry basesYutong reports 49,518 bus sales in 2025.
Source: Yutong BusYutong says its corporate roots are in Zhengzhou's 1963 bus repair factory.
Source: Yutong BusZhengzhou University reports more than 100 commercialization-ready achievements and 400-plus industry research collaborations.
Source: National Science Park
Questions about Zhengzhou
How does Zhengzhou rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #73 in WIPO GII clusters (2026). It appears in 2 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
Which universities are in Zhengzhou?
One university has a profile: Zhengzhou University.
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