The Jiangsu Sponge City Technology Research Institute was unveiled in Chongchuan district, Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province, on July 16.

The institute was jointly founded by a research team from the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering, the Jiangsu Industrial Technology Research Institute, and the government of Chongchuan district.

It aims to become an innovative and multipurpose institute and features an international sponge city technology experiment center, an industrial incubation center, a technological consultation center, and a training center for high-end workers.

According to Hu Jiukun, co-founder of the institute, the institute will work to formulate rules and regulations on sponge city technology and the construction of sponge cities. It will also provide full technological support for rainwater management and environmental protection in Chongchuan district.

Officials unveil the nameplate for the Jiangsu Sponge City Technology Research Institute at a ceremony held in Chongchuan district, Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province, on July 16. [Photo/ntjoy.com]

Representatives from the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering, the Jiangsu Industrial Technology Research Institute, and the government of Chongchuan district sign a cooperation agreement in Chongchuan on July 16. [Photo/ntjoy.com]

A Sponge City Industry Innovation and Development Conference is held alongside the unveiling ceremony on July 16. [Photo/ntjoy.com]