To further strengthen university-enterprise cooperation, promote the integration of industry and education, and support international talent development, Suzhou University of Science and Technology (SUST) and QT ENVIRO-TECH (SUZHOU) LTD. held a strategic cooperation signing ceremony and unveiling ceremony for the International Student Practical Training Base on November 5, 2026.

The two parties exchanged views on university-enterprise cooperation, international talent development, professional practical education, and industry-education integration. Through the signing of cooperation agreements, the unveiling of the training base, and the appointment of an industry mentor, both parties took an important step toward establishing a closer and more sustainable partnership.

The university delegation was led by Li Yong, Member of the Standing Committee of the CPC SUST Committee and Vice President of the University, and included Qian Jia, Member of the Standing Committee and Director of the United Front Work Department and the Office of International Cooperation and Exchange; Fan Yanan, Deputy Director of the Office of International Cooperation and Exchange; Pan Yang, Party Secretary of the School of Environmental Science and Engineering; Gu Yinjun, Deputy Party Secretary; Liu Wenru, Vice Dean; Jiang Jing, Assistant to the Dean; Zhao Ziqi, Director of the Party and Administrative Office, along with other faculty representatives.

The QT ENVIRO-TECH delegation included Chairman Lu Yongyi, Vice President Chen Shitao, Qiu Yunjun, Bao Wei, General Manager of the Resource Recovery Business Division, and other company representatives.

Strengthening University-Enterprise Cooperation for Shared Development

The event commenced with a welcome address by Lu Yongyi, Chairman of QT ENVIRO-TECH, who warmly welcomed the university delegation and introduced the company's development history, core business areas, and future strategic direction.

As a National High-Tech Enterprise specializing in seawater desalination and industrial wastewater resource recovery, QT ENVIRO-TECH is committed to combining technological innovation with practical engineering experience, providing professional water resource solutions to customers worldwide.

Chairman Lu expressed his expectation that this strategic partnership would further strengthen cooperation between the two parties in talent development, technical exchange, and practical education. By leveraging the company's industrial resources and engineering expertise, QT ENVIRO-TECH aims to provide students with broader opportunities for hands-on learning and professional development.

Li Yong, Vice President of SUST, also delivered remarks, expressing positive expectations for the partnership and highlighting opportunities to deepen university-enterprise cooperation, advance international talent development, and strengthen the integration of academic resources with industrial practice.

Signing Cooperation Agreements and Establishing a New Partnership

Witnessed by representatives from both parties, the two organizations signed a Technical Service Agreement and a Strategic Cooperation Agreement.

The representatives formally signed and exchanged the agreements, establishing a closer framework for cooperation in technical services, resource sharing, talent development, and industrial practice.

Following the signing ceremony, representatives from both parties attended the unveiling ceremony of the SUST International Student Practical Training Base at QT ENVIRO-TECH.

The establishment of the training base marks a new step in connecting academic education with industrial practice. It will provide international students with opportunities to explore industry technologies, gain insights into corporate operations, and participate in professional practical activities, further expanding the pathways for international talent development.

Appointing an Industry Mentor to Advance Practical Education

An industry mentor appointment ceremony was also held during the event. Pan Yang, Party Secretary of the School of Environmental Science and Engineering at SUST, presented an appointment certificate to Bao Wei, General Manager of QT ENVIRO-TECH's Resource Recovery Business Division.

The appointment will help bring industry expertise and professional experience into university teaching, supporting a more practical and collaborative approach to talent development.

Following the signing and unveiling ceremonies, representatives from both parties held discussions on the implementation of strategic cooperation, practical training programs for international students, and future talent development initiatives.

The university delegation also visited QT ENVIRO-TECH's manufacturing workshop, where they learned about the manufacturing processes of water treatment equipment and the applications of membrane separation technologies in seawater desalination and industrial wastewater resource recovery.

Building a Sustainable Platform for Future Collaboration

This partnership represents an important initiative by QT ENVIRO-TECH to deepen university-enterprise cooperation and promote the integration of industry and education.

Looking ahead, QT ENVIRO-TECH will continue to leverage its technical expertise and industrial experience in seawater desalination, industrial wastewater treatment, and resource recovery to strengthen collaboration with Suzhou University of Science and Technology.

Through joint efforts in practical education, technical exchange, and international talent development, both parties aim to explore new models of collaborative education and contribute to the development of future professionals in the water treatment industry.