Neo founder Erik Zhang has announced the formation of Neo Global Resources (NGR), a new organization focused on supporting advanced research and global commercial collaboration tied to the Neo ecosystem.
According to a post shared by Zhang on X and later retweeted by the official Neo account, NGR aims to align blockchain research, engineering, and enterprise partnerships to promote the long-term development of Neo-related technologies. Zhang described the initiative as “a natural extension” of Neo’s founding vision of delivering real-world utility through decentralized systems.
NGR’s stated areas of focus include conducting forward-looking research in blockchain and adjacent technologies, supporting the translation of research into productized engineering solutions, building global partnerships with enterprises and institutions, and exploring real-world use cases across various industries.
In the announcement, Zhang emphasized that “meaningful innovation emerges when technical exploration is closely aligned with practical application,” reflecting NGR’s intention to connect theoretical development with commercial relevance.
Research focus aligned with Neo 4
In a conversation with Neo News Today, Zhang elaborated on the organization’s immediate research direction, noting that NGR’s early efforts will align closely with the Neo 4 roadmap. These priorities include core protocol evolution, improvements to scalability and performance, enhancements to developer experience, and the development of infrastructure to support more advanced applications.
While the initial focus is closely tied to the ecosystem’s technical foundation, Zhang said the scope of research is expected to expand over time as new technical and application-driven opportunities emerge.
Pragmatic structure and partnership strategy
On the commercial side, NGR is positioned to collaborate with a broad range of industry partners, with an emphasis on enabling real-world deployment rather than exploratory or experimental use cases. Zhang also shared that the organization plans to enter discussions with established investment institutions in the blockchain space to explore the creation of new ecosystem-focused funds. These efforts would be aimed at supporting sustainable growth and long-term engagement with the Neo platform.
NGR is being operated as a lean and globally distributed team, combining former and current NGD contributors with individuals who bring complementary technical and business expertise. Zhang described the team as agile and already in motion, with plans to introduce team members publicly at a later stage. This structure reflects the organization’s focus on efficiency and targeted execution.
In line with this approach, Zhang said there are no immediate plans for a standalone NGR website or social media presence. The decision, he explained, is a deliberate one intended to avoid fragmenting the existing Neo community. “Our focus is on substance: research progress, meaningful partnerships, and real-world delivery,” Zhang told NNT.
The original announcement can be found at the link below:
https://x.com/erikzhang/status/2017885687807435228
About The Author: Dean Jeffs
Dean is a digital project manager who has worked extensively with start ups and agencies in the marketing space. Fascinated by the potential applications of blockchain technology, Dean has a passion for realising the new smart economy.
More posts by Dean Jeffs