Southeast University alumni drive innovation in WND

The award ceremony of the fifth "Discover SEU Unicorns" New Generation IT Competition took place in WND. [Photo/WeChat account: xinwu_wx]

Wuxi National Hi-Tech District hosted a double milestone event for the Southeast University alumni network: the final roadshow and award ceremony of the fifth "Discover SEU Unicorns" New Generation IT Competition, along with the unveiling of the SEU Alumni Innovation Center. Several alumni-founded enterprises also signed agreements to settle in the center.

The "Discover SEU Unicorns" competition attracted participation from over 1,500 alumni teams and enterprises worldwide, gathering 106 projects from China and overseas. The top 12 projects presented during the finals showcased cutting-edge innovations in semiconductors, 5G, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things, demonstrating strong potential for growth and commercialization.

SEU Alumni Innovation Center in WND. [Photo/WeChat account: xinwu_wx]

The SEU Alumni Innovation Center covers 10,000 square meters and aims to become an incubator for high-tech innovation projects, integrating technology R&D, commercialization, and business incubation. 

A SEU Nanjing Alumni Association representative highlighted the significance of universities independently establishing and operating alumni industrial parks. This initiative bridges the gap between cutting-edge research and market application and aligns alumni-driven innovation with local economic development, fostering a thriving alumni economy.

An industrial park in WND. [Photo/WeChat account: xinwu_wx]

Currently, nearly 10,000 SEU alumni work in Wuxi in industries such as electronics, transportation, architecture, energy, finance, and law, further strengthening the university's impact on regional growth and technological advancement.