Talent & R&D

UESTC: Electronics & ICT Talent and Joint Labs

A guide for foreign companies on tapping the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China for electronics, ICT and AI talent and joint R&D.

Prof. Yu Xisheng · Industry-Academia Advisor · Southwestern University of Finance and Economics
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Sources (1)
  • UESTC official faculty and research pages

Institution

  • University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC)

Labs

  • Communications & information systems
  • Microelectronics & IC
  • AI & pattern recognition

Research areas

  • 5G/6G communications
  • Integrated circuits
  • Machine learning
  • Radar & sensing

Patent highlights

  • TODO: confirm flagship patent families with sources

Why UESTC matters for foreign investors

For electronics, ICT, communications and AI, UESTC is one of China’s leading specialist universities and a primary source of engineering talent in Chengdu.

What you can do here

  • Recruit electronics, IC and AI graduates.
  • Establish a joint laboratory or commissioned research.
  • Access patent portfolios for licensing or co-development.

How to engage

Talk to TianfuHub to arrange introductions to the relevant schools and institutes.

Frequently asked questions

If we invest in electronics or ICT, which university should we approach for joint labs?
UESTC is the natural first stop for electronics, communications and IC talent and joint R&D, with Sichuan University complementing on materials and life sciences.
How do foreign companies set up a joint lab?
Typically via a framework agreement with a school or institute, sometimes hosted in a nearby industrial park. TianfuHub can facilitate introductions.

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