Beijing SiliconFlow Technology Co., Ltd. and Jinan Urban Investment Group Co., Ltd. (Jinan Urban Investment Group) have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the development of digital and intelligent infrastructure in Jinan. The collaboration will focus on co-building computing power infrastructure, developing industry-specific intelligent solutions, and strengthening government–enterprise digital ecosystems, marking a new milestone in Jinan’s smart city ambitions.
Jinan Urban Investment Group, a state-owned enterprise established in 2017 with a registered capital of RMB 23.5 billion, manages assets exceeding RMB 260.8 billion. With over 4,300 employees and 119 subsidiaries, the group plays a pivotal role in city development, infrastructure investment, construction, and operations. Over the years, it has spearheaded major projects such as the Jinan Central Business District, International Medical Center, and multiple urban revitalization initiatives. The group has also advanced water resource integration, capital operations, and digital economy initiatives, including the launch of Shandong’s first E-level AI computing cluster — the Jinan Artificial Intelligence Computing Center.
SiliconFlow, founded in 2023 by AI pioneer Yuan Jinghui — former founder of OneFlow and senior researcher at Microsoft Research Asia — specializes in AI infrastructure. Its flagship platform, SiliconCloud, offers high-performance LLM inference and training capabilities, enabling enterprises to efficiently deploy AI applications while reducing computing costs. The company also develops tools like BizyAir, a ComfyUI cloud plugin that allows AI designers to run image generation tasks without hardware constraints. Since its inception, SiliconFlow has secured backing from leading investors, including Alibaba Cloud, Meituan, and Sinovation Ventures, and has partnered with global cloud providers, chipmakers, and model developers.
This latest collaboration comes on the heels of Jinan’s growing emphasis on AI and digital transformation. Earlier this month, Jinan hosted high-level dialogues between city leaders, Huawei executives, and technology partners, resulting in a multi-stakeholder innovation network that includes Jinan Urban Investment Group, China Mobile Shandong, and emerging AI companies like SiliconFlow. The network aims to establish a comprehensive ecosystem covering research, investment, application, and operations, strengthening Jinan’s position as a hub for next-generation digital infrastructure.
Local officials have underscored the importance of these initiatives in enhancing public services, improving citizens’ quality of life, and driving industrial transformation. From intelligent transportation to smart healthcare and advanced manufacturing, the impact of AI-powered infrastructure is expected to ripple across the city’s economic and social fabric.
As Jinan aligns with global digitalization trends, partnerships such as the one between SiliconFlow and Jinan Urban Investment Group highlight the city’s determination to break traditional development bottlenecks and chart a new course for sustainable, innovation-driven growth.