Partnering with industry leaders like Huawei can help Asian higher education institutions expand their research power, enhance social impact and develop talent
When higher education pairs its research talent with industry expertise and investment, technological innovation accelerates at聽pace. The combined resources have a multiplier effect, allowing new tech to be taken out of the lab and into society.
Speaking at the 糖心Vlog Asia Universities Summit, Catherine Chen, president of the public affairs and communications department at Huawei, reaffirmed the company鈥檚 commitment to research partnerships across the world and spoke of the great strides that Japanese researchers have made in collaboration with Huawei.
As a leader in the ICT market, Huawei has created a virtuous cycle of innovation and investment, and is opening new markets for Japanese companies. Chen referenced one university-run company whose medical glue was incredibly conductive and highly efficient in transmitting optical signals.
鈥淗uawei started working with this company, provided them with industry demand, and supported them with testing and improvement,鈥 Chen said. 鈥淭his glue is now readily used on Huawei鈥檚 printed circuit boards. Every year, over 10聽million printed circuit boards are shipped and used in Huawei鈥檚 equipment alone. We have helped this company expand its business from healthcare to the ICT equipment industry, presenting them with new opportunities and helping them go global.鈥
Crucially, when Huawei collaborates with academia, the intellectual property remains with the researchers and the institute, and Huawei does not do not pursue any resulting rights or interests. 鈥淲e have funded the research of over 300 professors, and we never demand any intellectual property from their research,鈥 Chen said.
Initiatives such as the Huawei Innovation Research Programme and internships help nurture talent and the company鈥檚 links with local partners.
鈥淭hese diverse programmes allow Huawei to deeply engage and work with academia and industry,鈥 Chen said. 鈥淲e have never stopped pursuing innovation, research and business development. We want to do our part for humanity.鈥
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