On December 31, HUANG Wei, General Manager of Harbin Electric Corporation (HEC), and his delegation visited Harbin Engineering University (HEU) to discuss expanding their school-enterprise collaboration. President SONG Yingdong and Vice President YIN Jingwei participated in the meeting, where the two parties engaged in extensive discussions on advancing technological cooperation, talent development, and the industrialization of underwater equipment.
President SONG Yingdong warmly welcomed HUANG Wei and his delegation, expressing deep appreciation for HEC’s ongoing support of the university’s growth. He provided an overview of the university’s history, core strengths, and unique advantages.
SONG emphasized the long-standing partnership between HEU and HEC, particularly in talent development and research collaboration. This strong foundation has led to notable achievements in areas such as unmanned systems, power equipment, and marine engineering. He stressed their joint commitment to advancing the high-quality development of the marine intelligent equipment industry within the province. Looking ahead, SONG proposed building on this solid foundation to deepen communication and explore innovative solutions aligned with national strategic priorities. He called for enhanced cooperation in scientific and technological innovation, talent development, industry-academia integration, and the construction of value chains for marine intelligent equipment. SONG also highlighted the importance of innovating school-enterprise cooperation mechanisms, conducting organized scientific research, and providing targeted training for top-tier engineers.
HUANG Wei expressed his gratitude to HEU for its continued support and acknowledged the strong synergy between the two organizations in talent development, research innovation, and major equipment projects. He noted that this collaboration has played a crucial role in advancing China’s independent hydropower innovation capabilities and promoting breakthroughs in green energy technologies. HUANG also highlighted their successful work in marine engineering and nuclear equipment manufacturing, which have showcased complementary strengths and mutual benefits.
Vice President YIN Jingwei, who chaired the meeting, emphasized the significant outcomes achieved through years of joint efforts in talent cultivation and research collaboration. He noted that these successes provide a solid foundation for further deepening the partnership. YIN proposed focusing on strategic priorities, exploring emerging fields, and innovating new collaboration models. He also called for the creation of effective platforms to leverage complementary strengths, foster mutual support, and drive shared success, ensuring long-term, win-win cooperation.
The discussions also addressed key topics such as technological collaboration, talent recruitment, and industrialization. Both sides explored new avenues for partnership and identified promising opportunities for future collaboration.
Before the meeting, HUANG Wei and his delegation toured the university’s Military Engineering Memorial Hall and several key laboratories.
