The first phase of the Zhongguancun (Western Beijing) Artificial Intelligence Technology Park in Beijing’s Mentougou district has completed construction and is scheduled to open this October, according to Beijing Daily. 

Jointly developed by Mentougou district and the ZGC Group, the park is a key project under Beijing’s “Two Zones” initiative. Once fully operational, it is expected to host more than 200 AI enterprises and generate over 10 billion yuan ($1.39 billion) in annual output.

Covering a floor area of 310,000 square meters, the first phase features 16 buildings dedicated to research and development, as well as a number of support facilities. The park incorporates smart technologies and eco-friendly design elements throughout.

The layout was designed with flexibility to meet the diverse needs of AI companies for office space, R&D, and testing. It aims to integrate research and small-scale production within a single campus.

The park has also reached intent of cooperation with seven companies covering emerging and cutting-edge fields, including AI-powered medicine and smart equipment, said Deng Xiaowen, general manager of the park’s construction and management company.