A visit to one of China’s leading innovation centers for artificial intelligence and robotics connects companies and startups from Suzhou with business opportunities in Brazil and Latin America.
Grupo Eletrolar All Connected has made progress in building a partnership with the Suzhou International Science Park (SISPARK) a premier Chinese innovation hub for artificial intelligence and robotics following a visit to the technology park. The meeting yielded positive results, laying the groundwork for a collaboration set to begin in 2027. The initiative aims to bring AI and robotics technologies developed at the park to companies and buyers in Brazil and other Latin American markets.
Key areas of alignment include identifying products and categories mature enough for the Brazilian and South American markets, facilitating the participation of SISPARK-based companies as exhibitors, creating a dedicated space for startups incubated at the park, and providing institutional support for the “Robot & AI Park” at the Eletrolar Show.
“SISPARK brings together an ecosystem that integrates research, incubation, and industry at a level rarely seen elsewhere in the world. Our role is to bridge this innovation capacity with the actual needs of Brazilian and Latin American buyers, helping to identify what is already prepared to enter these markets,” says Roberta Zogbi, Director of Operations and Expansion at Grupo Eletrolar All Connected.
Research and innovation on an international scale
SISPARK is part of the Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP) in China’s Jiangsu province. Established in 2000, the science park focuses on artificial intelligence and the digital industry, encompassing areas such as industrial software, integrated circuits, and connected systems. Over the course of its development, it has incubated and supported more than 5,000 companies, 21 of which have gone on to be publicly traded. The academic environment integrated into this ecosystem enhances its capacity for research and talent development. Within the Suzhou Industrial Park, the Dushu Lake district brings together 33 educational and research institutions and approximately 84,000 students, according to official data updated in October 2026. Notable entities present include Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), the Dushu Lake campus of Soochow University, and research institutes affiliated with the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the University of Oxford.
Growth and development prospects
The expansion initiatives announced by SISPARK include facilities that integrate research, development, pilot production, and manufacturing. The objective is to broaden the application of artificial intelligence within industry and provide companies with the means to transform knowledge and prototypes into market-ready solutions.
Synergies and benefits of the partnership
For SISPARK and its member companies, this cooperation creates an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Latin American demand, showcase technologies to qualified buyers, and develop relationships with local distributors, integrators, and partners. The presence of the Grupo Eletrolar in Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina can facilitate this engagement and assist in evaluating the conditions for entering each of these markets.
For Grupo Eletrolar, the partnership expands access to innovative companies, startups, and solutions in artificial intelligence and robotics, thereby strengthening the content and business opportunities at its events. Combining SISPARK’s research and incubation capabilities with the Eletrolar Group’s extensive network fosters a connection between technological development, practical applications, and the specific needs of buyers.
“Artificial intelligence and robotics are no longer just a trend; they have become an integral part of purchasing decisions in both the retail and industrial sectors. Bringing companies and startups from SISPARK to the Eletrolar Show including the Robot & AI Park allows our audience to engage directly with the solutions that will shape the industry in the coming years,” notes Roberta.
We would like to extend our gratitude to the leadership and team at SISPARK for their warm reception, the exchange of knowledge, and their commitment to building this partnership. The collaboration facilitated by Realink Expo, an official partner of the Group in China has opened positive prospects for a joint agenda focused on innovation, business exchange, and the creation of commercial opportunities between China and Latin America.
