Shenzhen's Bao'an District Unveils{Eight Special Support Policies} To {Build AI GlassesGlobal Innovation Hub}

On July 2, Shenzhen's Bao'an District officially announced its ambition to become the "global innovation hub" for AI glasses, launching eight special support policies covering industrial space, technological innovation, talent acquisition, market expansion, and financial support. As a major industrial district of Shenzhen, Bao'an boasts a complete electronic information supply chain and precision manufacturing capabilities, providing an ideal industrial foundation for AI glasses from R&D to mass production.

Industry estimates indicate that the global AI glasses market is on the verge of explosive growth. Global shipments are expected to double to 16 million units in 2026, climb to 80 million by 2030, and potentially reach 1.4 to 1.5 billion units in the medium to long term between 2035 and 2040. With Bao'an rolling out these support policies to secure a strategic advantage in the AI glasses sector, China now has 356 online smart glasses brands, and the domestic market is projected to exceed 4.915 million units in shipments in 2026.

Industry insiders note that Bao'an's positioning as a "global innovation hub" signals Shenzhen's transformation from traditional eyewear manufacturing to an AI-powered smart glasses R&D center. With AI large-model applications gaining traction and the supply chain maturing, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, anchored by She