Recently, Shanghai Xinbodi New Materials Research Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Xinbodi“) officially became the host unit of the Tsinghua University Doctoral Student Internship (Baoshan) Base. Relying on its own accumulation in the fields of new materials research and development and chemical technology services, Xinbodi will provide a high-level practice platform for Tsinghua doctoral teams, help the deep integration of top intellectual resources and industry, and promote the collaborative innovation of industry, academia and research to a new level.
University-local government collaboration sets a new benchmark for scientific and technological innovation cooperation.
The Tsinghua University Graduate Student Social Practice Base in Baoshan is an important platform for collaborative education between the university and local government, empowering industrial upgrading. It was awarded the “2024-2025 Academic Year Tsinghua University Graduate Student Social Practice Four-Star Base” and has ranked among the top 30% of the university for two consecutive years. The base focuses on key industries in Baoshan, such as high-end new materials, green and low-carbon technologies, and high-end equipment, precisely matching Tsinghua’s master’s and doctoral talent resources. It has attracted multiple batches of Tsinghua students to settle in Baoshan to conduct practical research, achieving fruitful results in technological innovation, patent breakthroughs, and technology transfer.
Xinbodi, a national high-tech enterprise and specialized innovative SME in the new materials field in Baoshan District, has been rooted in Baoshan for over ten years. It focuses on reverse engineering of chemical materials, component analysis, formulation development, and new materials technology services, covering 36 industries and over 300 sub-sectors, including semiconductors, new energy, coatings, and rubber. The company boasts a highly educated R&D team (36% holding postgraduate degrees), comprehensive experimental facilities, and a technical cooperation network with over 30 prestigious universities. Its selection as a contractor is a high recognition of its technical strength, R&D environment, and industry compatibility.
Industry-education integration to create a new paradigm for doctoral practice
As the undertaking unit, Xinbodi will closely align with the requirements of Tsinghua University’s doctoral student training and the industrial development needs of Baoshan District, tailoring practical projects, opening core laboratories, and equipping senior technical mentors to build a full-chain practical system of “theoretical empowerment + industrial practice + achievement transformation”.
Precise matching of research topics:
Focusing on cutting-edge areas such as new energy material research and development, polymer material modification, semiconductor material analysis, and green chemical technology, we set up practical projects that combine academic value with industry pain points, matching the doctoral research fields of Tsinghua University’s departments of materials science, chemical engineering, and environment.
Targeted access to resources:
It provides comprehensive resource support for doctoral interns by opening up various chromatography, mass spectrometry, spectroscopy and standard laboratory facilities, some data centers, self-built databases, method SOP guidelines, and service cases.
Mentors provide full support throughout the process:
A mentor team composed of the company’s chief technology officer, senior R&D engineers, and professors from partner universities has been formed to provide full guidance on research, technical challenges, and the implementation of results, helping the doctoral team to transform academic achievements into industrial benefits. Shanghai Xinbodi New Materials Research Co., Ltd.
Mutual empowerment, jointly drawing a new blueprint for industrial innovation
This collaboration is an important measure for Xinbodi to deepen the integration of industry, academia and research and to gather high-end talents, and it is also a vivid practice of Tsinghua University in serving the local economy and strengthening practical education.
For Xinbodi, leveraging the academic advantages of the Tsinghua University PhD team will help overcome key technological bottlenecks, enhance independent R&D capabilities, accelerate its layout in cutting-edge fields such as new energy and semiconductors, and further consolidate its leading position in the industry.
For Tsinghua University, the new industrial platform will allow doctoral students to gain firsthand experience of industry needs and hone their practical skills, enabling them to “apply what they have learned and integrate knowledge with practice,” and cultivate more interdisciplinary talents with both academic literacy and industry vision.
For Baoshan District, this collaboration will further strengthen the collaborative innovation ecosystem among universities, local governments, and enterprises, attracting and gathering more top talents and innovation resources, and contributing to Baoshan’s “Northern Transformation” and the construction of Shanghai’s main science and technology innovation center. In the future, Xinbodi will use this collaboration as an opportunity to continuously deepen its comprehensive cooperation with Tsinghua University, exploring a long-term mechanism of “doctoral internship + joint R&D + talent co-cultivation +technology transfer,” promoting the implementation and success of more cutting-edge technologies in Baoshan, and contributing to the high-quality development of my country’s new materials industry.
About Shanghai Xinbodi New Materials Research Co., Ltd.
Founded in 2015 and located in Baoshan District, Shanghai, Shanghai Xinbodi New Materials Research Co., Ltd. is a national high-tech enterprise and a specialized and innovative SME focusing on chemical materials analysis and testing, formulation development, and technical services. Adhering to the philosophy of “technological innovation and service empowerment,” the company provides professional technical solutions to over 20,000 enterprises, with business covering the entire country and expanding to countries along the “Belt and Road” initiative. It is committed to becoming a leading global provider of new materials technology services.
