TopXGun Joins Industry-Academia-Research Collaboration to Explore Global Agricultural Markets

Sanya, January 14, 2026 - From January 13 to 16, the 2026 Sanya International Industry Scientists Conference and the International Seed Industry Science and Technology Expo were grandly held at the Sanya Mangrove International Convention and Exhibition Center. On January 14, as a key part of the event, the International Forum on Science and Technology Backyard (STB) took place. Zhang Yiqun, Senior Vice President of TopXGun (Nanjing) Robotics Co., Ltd., was invited to participate in a roundtable discussion titled "Strategies and Paths for Global Expansion through Corporate Collaboration with Science and Technology Backyards," moderated by Professor Fu Wenge of China Agricultural University.

During the forum, Zhang Yiqun noted that global agriculture faces shared challenges, including an aging labor force and diverse, complex terrains. Technology has become the decisive force in driving agricultural modernization. As a practitioner in Ag-Tech, TopXGun has already deployed its agricultural drones in over 30 countries. Zhang emphasized that simple "technology export" is often insufficient to meet the nuanced agricultural needs of different regions. Consequently, TopXGun is actively partnering with "Science and Technology Backyards" - innovative hubs that integrate research, education, and industry—to explore a new paradigm for international growth.

He highlighted that because STBs are rooted on the front lines of production, they provide precise insights into the actual pain points and industrial demands of local farming. Through this platform, enterprises can achieve "two-way learning": adapting intelligent equipment like drones to local conditions while simultaneously gathering direct field feedback to fuel product R&D and service upgrades. This deep integration of industry, academia, and research not only ensures effective technology implementation but also trains local technical talent, shifting the focus from "providing aid" to "building capacity" for sustainable empowerment.

Citing TopXGun’s collaboration cases in Thailand and other regions, Zhang pointed out that STBs act as a vital link, helping companies establish more open and profound local connections. Such collaborations have moved beyond traditional trade into the realms of joint R&D, collaborative innovation, and long-term capacity building - representing a high-quality, sustainable path for tech enterprises expanding globally.

The 2026 Sanya International Industry Scientists Conference brought together global wisdom to discuss the future of sustainable agriculture. TopXGun’s experience demonstrates that by leveraging the Science and Technology Backyard as a fulcrum to deepen industry-academia-research integration, Chinese tech enterprises are finding a practical and socially valuable path to achieving win-win outcomes on the global stage.