Shanxi boosts tech industrialization through university-enterprise collaboration

The College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Taiyuan University of Technology in Shanxi province has launched its 2026 University-Enterprise Cooperation Plan, aiming to accelerate the industrialization of technological innovations.

The Synthetic Biology and Green Manufacturing Research Center, jointly established by the College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Beijing Qingyuan Gouxiang Biotechnology Co, has commenced its inaugural project, focusing on the synthetic biology preparation of high-value natural products.

Faculty and students from Taiyuan University of Technology conduct a field visit to advanced industrial clusters. [Photo/Shanxi Daily]

Led by Wu Jing, a college faculty member, the project has received a 1 million yuan ($145,250) funding boost from Qingyuan Gouxiang Biotechnology.

Wu Xu, dean of the college, explained that the project targets key technologies in synthetic biology and green bio-manufacturing, as well as high-value bioactive materials, to enhance collaborative innovation between industry and academia.

"The project appoints a technical leader to ensure technological breakthroughs, while also providing a platform for young scientific talents to grow," Wu said. "Both sides will engage in deep cooperation in synthetic biology and green manufacturing, focusing on technical challenges and project applications."

This project uses Shanxi's strengths in the energy sector to further accelerate the industrialization of technological innovations, providing robust support for building a modern industrial system and cultivating new quality productive forces in the province.