On September 26, 2025, Mr. Zhang Qing, Vice Chairman of Liming Group, Mr. Sun Jingquan, Chief Engineer, and Mr. Li Haozhe, Director of the Marketing Center, visited the IKL Laboratory operated by Shanghai Innpodium^® Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd. (“Innpodium^®”) in Japan. The purpose of the visit was to gain deeper insights into the laboratory’s operational model in technological innovation and to explore collaborative frameworks with China’s innovation centers.

During the visit, the Liming Group delegation engaged in in-depth discussions with Innpodium^® management and the local Japanese R&D team. Mr. Yun Dong, Vice President of Innovation at Sufarm Biochemical^®, extended a warm welcome to the Liming Group leaders and provided a comprehensive overview of the laboratory’s founding background, organizational structure, and research model. The session highlighted the practical application of artificial intelligence and computer simulation technologies in accelerating product innovation.

Mr. Asami, head of the IKL Laboratory, presented updates on Japanese projects, support for China’s innovation centers, and ongoing collaborations with Japanese academic institutions.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Mr. Zhang Qing, Vice Chairman of Liming Group, expressed sincere gratitude for the hospitality and professional insights shared by Innpodium^® management and the Japanese team. He highly commended the progress achieved in joint R&D initiatives and expressed anticipation for the Japanese team’s continued contributions to the future development of the Innpodium^® innovation platform.