Xinjiang Academy of Science and Technology for Development was established through the integration of the former Xinjiang Institute of Science and Technology Information, Xinjiang Institute of Science and Technology Policy, Xinjiang Remote Sensing Center and Xinjiang Science and Technology Newspaper. The purpose of the institute is"to focus on the development and reform needs of science and technology innovation in the autonomous region, to carry out strategic research and coordination of scientific and technological data resources, and to serve the cause of science and technology innovation in the autonomous region". Its business scope includes conducting forward-looking research on science and technology development strategy, planning, science and technology system and policy, industry and People's livelihood science and technology, etc. providing policy suggestions and advice for decision-making on science and technology development in Xinjiang, collecting, organizing and disseminating scientific and technological information, and carrying out international scientific and technological cooperation, scientific and technological information technology, scientific and technological assessment, scientific and technological film and television production, editing and publishing of periodicals and publishing of Xinjiang Science and Technology Newspaper, and so on. The organization is responsible for the collection, collation and dissemination of scientific and technological information.