The next generation of the internet—commonly referred to as Web3.0—is not a single technology, but rather a transformative paradigm built on a powerful convergence of cutting-edge innovations. At its core, Web3.0 integrates blockchain, digital currency, distributed databases, cryptography, edge computing, virtual engines, and immersive interaction technologies to redefine how we connect, transact, and experience digital environments. As this technological revolution unfolds, Chaoyang District in Beijing is positioning itself at the forefront of innovation by actively shaping the future of the digital economy.
In alignment with its “Business + Technology” dual-driven development strategy, Chaoyang District has placed Web3.0 at the heart of its “3+X” core industrial cluster plan. By launching a comprehensive three-year action plan for Web3.0 innovation and introducing supportive policies, the district is systematically building a robust ecosystem. This includes industry incentives, collaboration with leading enterprises, integration of global innovation resources, shared technical platforms, startup incubation programs, application scenario expansion, financial capital support, and high-profile events such as competitions and exhibitions.
With strong foundations in commerce, finance, culture, and consumer industries, Chaoyang offers a rich landscape of real-world application opportunities. In 2023 alone, over 300 companies and research institutions participated in the district’s call for Web3.0 demonstration projects, with several high-potential initiatives receiving policy-backed support. Building on this momentum, Chaoyang District now officially launches the public call for 2024 Web3.0 Demonstration Application Scenarios and Solutions, inviting innovators across sectors to contribute transformative ideas.
Selected projects will be prioritized for rewards, policy support, and integration into the district’s growing innovation network. This initiative aims to accelerate the practical adoption of Web3.0 technologies across real industries—driving digital transformation, enhancing user experiences, and fostering sustainable economic growth.
Demonstration Application Scenarios
Chaoyang District is seeking innovative and scalable application scenarios across a wide range of industries that leverage Web3.0 technologies to deliver immersive, intelligent, and transformative experiences. Projects may already be implementing or planning to adopt solutions involving virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), digital twins, blockchain-based assets, AI-driven avatars, or decentralized platforms.
Eligible domains include:
- Commercial Spaces: Creating next-generation shopping experiences through immersive retail environments—such as smart commercial districts, mixed-use complexes, or virtual marketplaces—where social interaction and digital ownership enhance customer engagement.
- Cultural Tourism: Designing high-fidelity, emotionally engaging experiences in scenic areas, urban cultural zones, theme parks, or boutique hotels using AR/VR storytelling, digital heritage preservation, and interactive narratives.
- Cultural & Creative Industries: Transforming creative spaces like art parks, museums, intangible cultural heritage centers, and galleries into dynamic digital-physical hybrids where visitors can interact with exhibits through digital avatars or NFT-based access.
- Urban Management: Enhancing city operations through smart governance platforms—such as digital twin cities, intelligent public services, community planning tools, or transparent administrative systems powered by distributed ledgers.
- Industrial Applications: Enabling virtual simulation of production lines, remote equipment monitoring, digital twin modeling for factories, and collaborative design platforms that improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Healthcare Innovations: Leveraging VR/AR/AI for medical training simulations, virtual surgical planning, patient rehabilitation programs, mental health therapy environments, or AI-powered virtual companions for elderly care.
- Financial Services: Developing next-gen banking interfaces—such as virtual branches, AI financial advisors in metaverse environments, or secure blockchain-based transaction spaces—to improve accessibility and personalization.
- Education & Training: Building interactive virtual classrooms, collaborative learning platforms, or real-time skill development environments that transcend geographical barriers.
- Agriculture & Food Systems: Implementing virtual farms for education or gamified agriculture experiences, simulating crop growth under various conditions, or using blockchain for transparent food traceability from farm to table.
- Environmental Sustainability: Applying Web3.0 tools for real-time environmental monitoring, carbon footprint visualization, renewable energy grid simulations, or community-based green incentive programs via tokenized rewards.
- Scientific Research: Establishing virtual laboratories or cross-institutional research collaboration platforms where scientists can share data securely and run simulations in shared 3D environments.
- Other Innovative Fields: Proposals from any other domain demonstrating unique value and feasibility are also welcome—especially those addressing societal challenges or unlocking new forms of human-computer interaction.
Demonstration Solutions
In parallel with scenario proposals, Chaoyang District invites enterprises and research institutions to submit Web3.0 demonstration solutions that showcase technological excellence, replicability, and broad applicability.
Submitted solutions should meet the following criteria:
- Be grounded in real-world implementations within sectors such as commerce, healthcare, education, industry, or urban development.
- Demonstrate technical advancement in key Web3.0 domains—including VR/AR rendering, digital asset management, AI-generated content (AIGC), gesture recognition, real-time 3D engines, or light field displays.
- Exhibit clear innovation in business model design or user experience architecture.
- Possess strong potential for replication and large-scale deployment.
- Be free from intellectual property disputes or regulatory violations.
- Limit submissions to no more than three per organization.
Selected solutions will serve as benchmarks for future adoption and may be showcased in official exhibitions, policy reports, or pilot zone integrations.
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Key Submission Requirements
To ensure quality and impact, all submissions must align with the following principles:
- Representative & Scalable Impact: Proposed scenarios or solutions must demonstrate clear leadership within the Web3.0 space—offering replicable models with potential to influence not just Beijing but national-level digital transformation trends.
- Openness to Collaboration: Scenario providers should express genuine interest in partnering with tech developers, content creators, and platform builders. A willingness to open up infrastructure or workflows for integration is essential.
- Cross-Domain Technological Integration: Solutions should emphasize the fusion of multiple technologies—such as combining AI with blockchain for secure data sharing, or integrating AR interfaces with digital twin systems—to drive deeper innovation.
How to Apply
Organizations interested in participating must complete the official application forms by March 1, 2024, at 17:00:
- Chaoyang District Web3.0 Demonstration Application Scenario Application Form
- Chaoyang District Web3.0 Demonstration Solution Application Form
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Contact Information
For inquiries or assistance during the submission process:
- Li Hongbin | Phone: 13683609276
- Li Song | Phone: 15601126682
- Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Who is eligible to apply?
A: Enterprises, startups, research institutions, universities, and innovation teams operating in or willing to collaborate with Chaoyang District are all eligible to submit proposals.
Q: Can I submit both a scenario and a solution?
A: Yes. Organizations may apply for both categories independently, provided each submission meets the respective requirements.
Q: Are there funding or rewards for selected projects?
A: While specific amounts vary based on evaluation outcomes, successful applicants will receive priority consideration for policy support, financial incentives, resource allocation, and inclusion in official promotion channels.
Q: Do I need an existing prototype to qualify?
A: For solution submissions, a working case study or pilot implementation is strongly preferred. Scenario proposals may be conceptual but should include a feasible roadmap for execution.
Q: Is international participation allowed?
A: Yes. Global innovators are encouraged to apply if their solutions can be adapted or deployed within Chaoyang District’s ecosystem.
Q: What happens after submission?
A: Applications will undergo expert review and field verification. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for presentations or site visits before final selection announcements.
By opening this call for innovation, Chaoyang District reaffirms its commitment to becoming a global hub for Web3.0 advancement. Through strategic investments in infrastructure, talent development, and open collaboration frameworks, it aims to bridge the gap between emerging technologies and real-world impact.
Now is the time for visionaries—from technologists to entrepreneurs—to step forward and co-create the future of the internet. Whether you're developing immersive experiences in culture and tourism or pioneering blockchain-integrated urban systems, your contribution could become part of a landmark movement shaping the next decade of digital progress.
This is more than an opportunity—it’s a catalyst for change.