The Beijing Academy of Edge Computing (BAEC) is a non-profit research institution with the vision to establish a world-class edge computing core technology research and development platform benefiting to scientific breakthroughs and solving the real world problems. The research strategic imperatives span across various domains, including edge designated chip and system design, edge AI and optimised blockchain development, and the core applications to transform industries (e.g. smart city, Industry 4.0, agriculture, commerce, etc. ).