Chapter 739: Almost forgot this kid has money

Research Institute.

The two sat drinking tea, chatting about the development trend of controllable nuclear fusion at home and abroad. Currently, nuclear fusion is moving from the laboratory to engineering applications. According to the current trend, it is expected to achieve commercialization around 2030, reshaping the global energy landscape.

In 2019, the global investment in the nuclear fusion industry was about 7 billion, and in 2020, it rose linearly to 27 billion US dollars. This year must be another order of magnitude.

Du Changdao pondered: "I looked at the funding for controllable nuclear fusion this year, and you only got 100 million. If you need anything, say it anytime. Although we can't help you with anything, helping to write one or two letters is still possible."

This year, the national special fund for nuclear fusion energy development research is 21 billion.

Xu Qingzhou, a Nobel Prize winner's project, actually only got this little bit.

The subtle relationship between Xu Qingzhou and Zhang Zhi Gao has long been no secret in the industry, and as the person in charge of funding in this area in the country, it is very simple for Zhang Zhi Gao to block it a little.

But it just so happens that everything conforms to the procedure, leaving no handle.

As the family of the Materials Research Institute, of course, they cannot watch Xu Qingzhou being bullied.

Xu Qingzhou was very moved, but still said: "Don't worry, this difficulty cannot stump us. At present, the research institute can still achieve a balance of payments. If there are difficulties, I will definitely find you for help."

"Almost forgot you kid has money."

Du Changdao laughed. According to outside estimates, the market value of Zero Point Technology behind the research institute has exceeded 100 billion. He paused and asked with a smile: "I heard you are preparing to set up an AI computing center?"

"Yes, you know, AI must be one of the important areas of future competition. I plan to develop it early to avoid being controlled by others," Xu Qingzhou nodded.

"Frankly speaking, Xia Nation is indeed at a disadvantage in AI."

Du Changdao said: "In terms of AI, the Jingda School of Computer Science is also doing it. If you are willing, our two families can cooperate."

"Alright, I'll let Old Ji arrange it."

Xu Qingzhou of course had no opinion on this. As a domestic university, Jingda is not weak in computer science, and he is really greedy for Jingda's old professors.

Especially the old professors who have been rooted in the industry for decades, with two words written all over them: experience.

"Then I'll go back and hold a meeting to pass it."

Du Changdao stayed in Xu Qingzhou's office for the time of a cup of tea and got up to go back.

"I'll see you off."

"Stay, I just came over to drink a cup of tea, don't delay your business."

At the office door, Du Changdao waved his hand to signal Xu Qingzhou not to see him off, but at this time, he seemed to remember something, his expression serious, "Right, there is another very important thing that must be said in advance."

"You say."

"This batch of professors of mine is here to help, you cannot have ideas about them."

Physics Academy, Chemistry Academy, Biology Academy often have professors coming here to borrow equipment.

Du Changdao did not doubt at all that as long as this kid waved his hand, those old professors in the Chemistry Academy might really all run here.

It's hundreds of millions of funds at every turn, and he is also envious.

Don't look at Jingda's annual funding being so much, but when spread out to each research group and project, there is not much left, let alone being as willful as Xu Qingzhou, spending hundreds of millions just to buy a piece of equipment.

Luxury.

Look at them again, encountering big expenses requires countless discussions, and the funding is saved and saved, cut and cut.

Xu Qingzhou's expression stiffened, but then returned to normal, promising: "Don't worry, this situation will not happen."

Du Changdao is old and refined, and had long discovered the strangeness from Xu Qingzhou's expression. This kid really has ideas. ===== CHAPTER 740 =====