This award is considered the highest honor in the field of science and technology in Guangdong, which consists of Natural Science Award, Technological Invention Award, Science and Technology Progress Award and so on. Foshan NationStar Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as NationStar) and Monalisa Group Co., Ltd., a high-tech ceramic company (hereinafter referred to as Monalisa Group) won the first prize of Science and Technology Progress Award for solving technical bottlenecks with cutting-edge technologies.

  

The market share of NationStar has remained ahead in domestic LED market. In terms of market share, NationStar, as a LED manufacturer, has got far ahead of its domestic competitors.

  

  

Its products have been adopted in various key events and projects from home and abroad – the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Peoples Republic of China, the opening ceremony of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, FIFA World Cup Russia 2018, Summer Olympics Rio 2016, Los Angeles Airport.

  

Monalisa Group solved three major difficulties that have long existed in ceramic industry: large consumption of raw materials, excessive emission of exhaust gas and low products quality. As the problems solved, Monalisa Group has ushered in a new era for thin porcelain tiles market in China.

  

  

Foshan University has scored the greatest achievement in recent years as it won three second prizes of Science and Technology Progress Award and have been a huge part of two programs that won second prize. 

  

Additionally, four local enterprises in Foshan scored second prizes of Science and Technology Progress Award, namely, Foshan Henglitai Machinery Co., Ltd., Midea (electric heater), Rifeng Enterprise Group Co., Ltd. and Foshan Highway & Bridge Construction Co., Ltd.