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Industry-Academia Collaboration Development Strategy 

The University places industry–academia collaboration as a core development pillar, integrating academic expertise with industry needs. Through the Industry–Academia R&D Hub and five specialized research centers, it provides technical services, drives applied research, and fosters industrial growth. In partnership with government and enterprises, the University also offers diverse collaborative programs to strengthen vocational and technological education.

In 2024, it ranked among the Top 15 technical universities in Global Views Monthly and placed 5th nationwide in industry–academia collaboration. It has also been honored by the Chinese Institute of Engineers as an Exemplary Institution for 15 consecutive times (30 years).

 

 

Vision	Strategy	Targets
Acquire complementary resources in the fields of technology, talent cultivation, and relationship building through research & development, technology transfer, business incubation, and strategic alliances.	Ongoing implement the preliminary on-campus industry-academia collaboration projects to facilitate the accumulation of industry-academia experiences by faculty members. ‧Strengthen the industry-academia matching mechanism and intensification of interactive relationships with industry.circles. ‧Build industry-academia research & development and innovation teams or intercollegiate R&D teams.	‧Net-zero emissions by 2050. ‧Six core strategic industries.

 

 

 

Industry–Academia Collaboration Achievements

Year	2022	2023	2024
Number of Industry–Academia Projects	1,706	1,699	1,606
Number of Partner Enterprises	1,263	1,262	1,506
Total Value of Industry–Academia Collaboration (NTD)	400,617,203	409,702,619	451,133,601
Number of Full-Time Faculty	417	409	386
Average Industry–Academia Project Funding per Full-Time Faculty (NTD)	960,712	944,467	1,168,739

 

 

 

▲CSU Signed An MOU With CECI Engineering Consultants, Inc.

 

 

 

The University has established policies such as the Faculty Teaching and Research Incentive Guidelines, Implementation Guidelines for Research Project Grants, and Faculty Teaching Hour Regulations. Faculty performance evaluations also include industry–academia collaboration outcomes. Through administrative, regulatory, and operational measures, the University actively supports faculty in applying for research projects.

In 2024, faculty launched 82 preliminary projects, with 51 projects funded by the University (NTD 8.1 million). Additionally, 17 projects were supported by the National Science and Technology Council, totaling NTD 12.31 million.

 

 

On-Campus Applied Research Projects

External Research Projects

In line with the Higher Education Sprout Project, the University formed R&D alliance teams to jointly sign industry–academia projects, engaging students in project implementation and generating outcomes such as patents, technology transfers, and government or corporate collaboration projects.

By participating in initiatives such as the Academic-Industry Local Innovation Program, Science Park Talent Development Subsidy Program, Emerging Industry Talent Program, and Industrial Upgrading and Transformation Assessment Scheme, the University enables faculty to gain extensive industry–academia experience. These efforts strengthen its role as a trusted partner for government and enterprises while enhancing overall industry–academia performance.

 

 

Promotion of Industry - Academia Programs 

In recent years, the Ministry of Education has advanced the transformation of technical and vocational education by strengthening curriculum alignment. Through the TVE Reinvention Project, it integrates resources from industry, government, academia, and research to establish a coherent development strategy. This initiative aims to cultivate high-quality professionals who meet industrial demands, thereby driving growth and innovation.

In the first semester of Academic Year 2024, the University offered 76 classes under programs such as the Industry–Academia Partnership Program, Dual-Track Flagship Program, and Overseas Chinese Student Program. The University’s strong support for international students has been highly recognized, with over 65% continuing in their original internship sites, part-time positions, local employment, or further studies in Taiwan.

 

 

Industry–Academia Partnership Programs: Cultivating Practical Talent

Cheng Shiu collaborates with vocational high schools and enterprises to establish programs that integrate study and employment opportunities (work placements, internships, and stipends). With industry-oriented curricula and a “learning by doing” approach, the University partners with over 100 companies across technology, manufacturing, and service sectors to nurture skilled professionals.

 

Applied Industry Training Programs: Developing Key Technical Talent

In response to national industrial restructuring and workforce demands, the University co-develops applied training programs with enterprises. In 2024, new programs included “Five-Axis Machining for Aerospace Applications” (Department of Mechanical Engineering) and “Semiconductor Packaging” (Department of Electronic Engineering). These initiatives enhance graduate employability while easing labor shortages, fostering sustainable synergy between higher education and industry.

 

International Industry–Academia Programs: Nurturing Global Talent

Aligned with Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy and guided by the Overseas Community Affairs Council, the University offers partnership programs that recruit overseas Chinese and international students. Curricula are tailored to industry needs, covering practical training, management, and specialized skills. In 2022, the University expanded its International Division with a “1+4” program: a one-year, 720-hour intensive Mandarin course followed by four years of professional study upon passing the TOCFL A2 exam. This model helps students adapt to life in Taiwan while supplying enterprises with sustainable talent.

 

Mandarin Learning & Cultural Integration for International Students 

● TOCFL Preparation Classes: Six classes were offered in 2023, serving 87 international students with training in exam strategies to ensure successful certification.

● Cultural Experience Courses: To promote cultural understanding and social integration, the University organized hands-on activities such as Chinese knotting, calligraphy, mooncake making, rice dumpling wrapping, and opera mask painting. These experiences help international students adapt to life in Taiwan and pursue future studies, employment, or daily living with ease.

 

 

Industry–Academia Program Implementation 

Academic Year	Industry–Academia Partnership & Dual-Track Flagship Programs		Overseas Chinese Student Programs
	Number of Classes	Enrollment	Number of Classes	Enrollment
2021	48	1,392	7	442
2022	63	1,753	7	397
2023	70	1,720	7	293

Note: The number of classes and students is based on enrollment in the first semester of each academic year.

 

 

Faculty Research, Patents, and Technology Transfer 

The University actively encourages faculty to pursue patent research and applications, focusing primarily on utility models in recent years. Patents are commercialized through industry collaborations, transforming research into practical manufacturing technologies, transferred to enterprises, or used to establish startups, thereby maximizing their value. In 2024, faculty secured 18 invention patents and 35 utility model patents, totaling 53 patents. Additionally, there were 25 technology transfer cases, generating NTD 22.8 million in royalties.

Faculty and students are further encouraged to innovate in net-zero and sustainability-related technologies, including a segmental streetlight control system, a hybrid power generation control method, and a banana peel pretreatment and extraction system, among others.

 

 

Top 5 Technology Transfer Royalties

Technology Transfer: Identification of Special Pollutants in Science Park Effluent Water

Technology Transfer: Pollutant Identification Using High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry

Technology Transfer: Assessment of Hazardous Substances in Waste and Soil

Technology Transfer: Detection of Organic Compounds and Pesticides in Water

Technology Transfer: Assessment of Pollutant Reduction in Operating Industrial Sites

 

 

Patents Granted and Technology Transfer Overview

Year	Patents Granted			Technology Transfer
	Invention Patents	Utility Model Patents	Patents Licensed	Transfer Cases	Transfer Value (NTD)
2022	14	44	1	18	18,003,250
2023	18	40	8	30	19,570,900
2024	18	35	3	25	22,799,395

Note: Data are updated in line with the University Basic Information Database and aligned with figures reported on the Higher Education Institutional Information Disclosure Platform.

 

 

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Center for Industrial Sustainability 

In response to global climate change and Taiwan’s 2050 Net-Zero Transition Policy, industries are moving toward low-carbon and zero-carbon goals. To support this shift, the University established the Center for Industrial Sustainability in 2023, focusing on integrating low-carbon and smart technologies to assist SMEs in digital transformation and carbon reduction. The Center also helps enterprises secure government subsidies, reducing barriers caused by limited funding or capacity, while fostering professional expertise in low-carbon and sustainable development.