The signing and licensing ceremony for the "Industry-Academia Cooperation Education Base" between Kaifeng Quark New Material Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Quark") and Shanghai University of Engineering Science was grandly held on November 3, 2025.
01 Collaboration Commencement: Integrated Advancement of Industry, Academia and Research
Quark has years of deep cultivation in the field of new materials, consistently regarding "technological innovation and talent reserve" as the core driving force for corporate development. Shanghai University of Engineering Science, as an application-oriented undergraduate institution, demonstrates significant strengths in the teaching of coating engineering and polymer materials and engineering. The students it cultivates not only understand theory but also emphasize practice, making them precisely the "practice-oriented talents" that enterprises need.
This collaboration will achieve "two-way empowerment": students from relevant majors at Shanghai University of Engineering Science will intern at Quark, enhancing their practical skills under the guidance of the company's technical personnel. At the same time, Quark New Materials' technical experts will be appointed as "adjunct faculty" at the university, delivering industry-frontline lectures. Additionally, Shanghai University of Engineering Science will provide training support for mid-to-senior level technical talent to the company.
02 Strategic Collaboration: Dual Expectations in Talent and Innovation
"Corporate advancement cannot be achieved without high-caliber talent, and universities are precisely the 'wellspring of talent'," stated Lu Mingzhen, General Manager of Quark, in his speech, articulating the original intention behind this collaboration. As a high-tech enterprise deeply rooted in the coatings and new materials sectors, Quark has always regarded "technological innovation and talent reserve" as its core competitiveness. The "theory-savvy and practice-oriented" students cultivated by Shanghai University of Engineering Science perfectly align with the company's demand for "practice-oriented talents."
Mr. Lu stated that Quark will use this internship base as a starting point and strictly adhere to the agreement: providing students with a safe internship environment and comprehensive technical guidance to ensure a seamless transition "from campus to workshop." At the same time, the company aims to identify outstanding graduates through internships, injecting fresh talent into the organization. More importantly, the two parties will explore collaborations in scientific research and technology transfer, gradually forming an "industry-academia-research strategic alliance." This initiative will leverage the university’s research resources to support the company’s technological advancement, achieving "mutual success and shared growth for both the enterprise and the university."
03 A New Chapter Begins: Charting a Blueprint for the Development of the New Materials Industry
Through in-depth on-site exchanges, both parties reached a strong alignment on the goals and vision for jointly building a practical training base. It is believed that this collaboration between the "university" and the "enterprise" will become a model of deep integration between talent cultivation and industrial development in the new materials field, injecting new momentum into the high-quality growth of the industry!
The collaboration with Shanghai University of Engineering Science represents another significant step in Quark efforts to deepen the industry-university cooperation model. Moving forward, Quark will further promote the integration of industry, academia, and research, drive industrial technological upgrades, and continue to contribute industrial resources, technical expertise, and employment opportunities. By working hand-in-hand with universities to cultivate more talent for the new energy sector, the company aims to provide a continuous stream of skilled professionals for the industry's high-quality development, creating a virtuous cycle of mutual benefit for both enterprises and universities.
