Xingyu and the School of Digital Technology and Creative Design at Jiangnan University Establish a Joint Innovation Laboratory

On April 28, in active response to the national innovation-driven development strategy and to comprehensively enhance core corporate competitiveness—particularly in the areas of vehicle lighting styling research and design innovation capabilities—Xingyu officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the School of Digital Technology and Creative Design at Jiangnan University. This collaboration aims to fully leverage the school's profound expertise and exceptional capabilities in transportation system innovation, styling aesthetics, and interactive experience. The partnership is designed to accelerate the pace of styling and design innovation at Xingyu, thereby achieving the strategic goal of "win-win cooperation and mutual development."At the signing ceremony, Mr. Cao Ming, Dean of the School of Digital Technology and Creative Design at Jiangnan University, stated that the School will fully utilize its professional advantages to integrate digital technology through design and explore technology applications via design. He emphasized that the joint laboratory established with Xingyu will further promote the transformation of achievements and build an innovation ecosystem deeply integrating industry, academia, research, and application.Dean Cao's Address

Ms. Zhou Xiaoping, Chairperson of Xingyu, emphasized that amidst the wave of global automotive industry transformation, the differentiation and personalization of vehicle lighting are increasingly becoming one of the most significant selling points of complete vehicles. Both end consumers and OEMs are placing higher demands on lighting styling and design. Noting the geographical proximity and complementary advantages between Xingyu and Jiangnan University, she stated that these factors provide natural convenience for deep cooperation. In the future, the two parties will fully leverage the practical industrial advantages of the enterprise and the scientific research and innovation advantages of the university to achieve co-creation and win-win development.Chairperson Zhou's Address

This cooperation focuses not only on enhancing product styling and design capabilities but also on promoting deep university-enterprise collaboration and the transformation of achievements. Through the establishment of a joint laboratory and the undertaking of scientific research projects, the partnership will drive the conversion of cutting-edge design concepts and technologies into actual products, helping Xingyu launch products with greater market competitiveness. Simultaneously, both parties will jointly explore new models of talent cultivation, supplying high-quality styling and design talent to the enterprise while providing practical training opportunities for university students, thereby realizing the shared vision of "win-win cooperation and mutual development."Currently, Xingyu and the School of Digital Technology and Creative Design at Jiangnan University have formulated a detailed blueprint for future cooperation. The successful implementation of this university-enterprise strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in the development history of both Xingyu and Jiangnan University. Furthermore, it aims to provide valuable, replicable experience for the deep integration of industry, academia, research and application across the entire industry, powerfully driving the field of design innovation toward a new stage of high-quality development.