The signing ceremony for the “Jiu Ri New Materials–Nankai University Chemistry Development Fund” and the launch meeting of the industry‑university‑research collaboration between Nankai University and Jiu Ri New Materials Joint Research Institute were held.

　　On October 14, 2021, the signing ceremony for the “Jiuri New Materials–Nankai University Chemistry Discipline Development Fund” and the industry–university–research cooperation agreement for the “Nankai University–Jiuri New Materials Joint Research Institute” were solemnly held at the School of Chemistry of Nankai University in Tianjin. Attending the ceremony were leaders including Xu Jingjun, Executive Vice President of Nankai University; Kong Deling, Director of the Department of Science and Technology; Yan Biao, Director of the Development Committee Office; Li Wei, Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology; Zhu Shoufei, Dean of the School of Chemistry; and Wang Baiquan, Vice Dean of the School of Chemistry. Dr. Zhao Guofeng, Chairman of the company, along with the senior management team, also attended the signing event.
 

　　Xu Jingjun, Executive Vice President of Nankai University, expressed the university’s gratitude to Jiuri New Materials for its support of Nankai’s development. He noted that the Chemistry Discipline Development Fund established by Jiuri New Materials and the jointly founded research institute have provided robust backing for the university’s talent recruitment and the commercialization of scientific and technological achievements. This donation has underscored the institution’s profound sense of responsibility; the College of Chemistry is committed to making the most of these funds, ensuring their dedicated use and delivering concrete results, while continuing to strengthen its talent pool through a dual focus on attracting and cultivating top scholars. The college will proactively pursue strategic recruitment, precisely target key areas, and further attract leading and young talents, thereby building a multi‑tiered talent pipeline and fostering the vigorous growth of its disciplines. At the same time, the College of Chemistry should leverage the joint research institute to swiftly translate scientific breakthroughs into productive applications, continuously enhance its capacity for industry–university–research collaboration, achieve mutual benefits, and serve both national priorities and public welfare.

　　Zhao Guofeng, Chairman of the company, stated that the establishment of the “Jiuri New Materials–Nankai University Chemistry Development Fund” is intended to support the advancement of Nankai University’s educational endeavors. This initiative will facilitate broader cooperation and exchanges between the company and Nankai University, fostering mutual collaboration in technological R&D, talent cultivation, and the sharing of academic resources, thereby jointly promoting the development and strengthening of the chemistry discipline. It also underscores the company’s commitment to educational philanthropy and its dedication to fulfilling its social responsibilities. Meanwhile, the joint establishment of a research institute with Nankai University will enable both parties to leverage their respective strengths and expertise, achieving complementary advantages, resource sharing, and mutually beneficial outcomes.

　　Dean Zhu Shoufei of the School of Chemistry expressed his heartfelt gratitude for Jiuri New Materials’ proactive efforts to advance the development of the chemistry discipline. He stated that the newly established development fund will undoubtedly help Nankai University’s chemistry program attract a richer pool of talent, while the launch of the Joint Research Institute will further boost the school’s industry–university–research collaboration and enhance the efficiency of translating scientific and technological achievements into practical applications. It is our historic responsibility to drive the growth of Nankai’s chemistry program and, in doing so, foster a virtuous cycle of talent cultivation. With its rigorous academic tradition, outstanding student body, well‑structured institutional framework, and comprehensive support systems, the School of Chemistry, bolstered by the development fund and the establishment of the Joint Research Institute, looks forward to a future filled with unwavering confidence.
At the launch ceremony, the two parties signed the donation agreement for the “Jiu Ri New Materials–Nankai University Chemistry Discipline Development Fund” and the industry–university–research cooperation agreement for the “Nankai University–Jiu Ri New Materials Joint Research Institute.”

　　The establishment of the “Jiuri New Materials–Nankai University Chemistry Development Fund” coincides with the centenary of Nankai University’s Department of Chemistry, making it of great significance to the department’s continued advancement. We are confident that, with the support of the company and many other alumni‑led enterprises, Nankai’s chemistry program will once again reach new heights.

　　The industry–university–research cooperation agreement for the “Nankai University–Jiuri New Materials Joint Research Institute,” recently signed between the company and Nankai University, is of great significance for deepening innovation and accelerating the company’s development. In recent years, Jiuri New Materials has steadfastly pursued an innovation strategy that integrates industry, academia, and research, strengthening the enterprise’s central role in technological innovation. The company has established a technology‑innovation system that places enterprises at its core, is market‑oriented, and seamlessly links industry, academia, and research, thereby fostering an effective mechanism to drive such collaboration. This in-depth partnership with Nankai University further ensures the long-term, sustainable operation of this integrated innovation framework, enabling scientific and technological advances to be swiftly translated into tangible productive forces and generating greater value for society and the nation.