Firms, universities team up for R&D

In a concerted effort to bridge the gap between academic research and market application, a growing number of Chinese universities and enterprises are establishing joint laboratories.

These partnerships leverage academic strengths to accelerate the industrialization of technological innovations, with recent collaborations spanning robotics, integrated circuits and next-generation wireless communication technologies.

On March 20, a collaborative event was held in Chongqing University, involving State-owned and private enterprises along with various universities.