NKUST Joins Hands with GINHWA to Establish Industry-Academia Alliance, Expanding into the Great Health Industry

國立高雄科技大學 (NKUST) and GINHWA Biotech Inc. recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly establish the “Industry-Academia Innovation and Talent Development Alliance.” Centered on the biomedical and healthcare sectors, the partnership aims to integrate resources and collaborate on technological R&D to cultivate professionals that meet industry demands and strengthen industry-academia connections.

NKUST has a strong foundation in aquatic food science, particularly in marine natural extract applications and functional food development. Its achievements include collagen extraction technologies from fish scales and fish skin, demonstrating the high-value application potential of marine resources. GINHWA specializes in biotechnology product development. The two parties will cooperate in areas including talent cultivation, student internships, employment matching, technical R&D, and resource sharing. By combining academic research capabilities with corporate product development experience, both sides hope to accelerate the practical application of related technologies, develop competitive healthcare products, and further expand marine biotechnology within the great health industry.

This collaboration was facilitated by alumni, highlighting the strong cohesion of NKUST’s alumni network. GINHWA Chairman 陳俊宏 led the company delegation to attend the signing ceremony. Witnessed by several alumni, including NKUST Alumni Association President 朱溥霖, the agreement was officially signed together with NKUST President 吳忠信.

Wu stated that alumni achievements in industry serve as the shortest bridge between academia and industrial practice. Through alumni connections, traditional forms of cooperation can evolve into long-term partnerships built on trust. NKUST has long been committed to practice-oriented education and will continue integrating academic curricula with industry participation, allowing students to gain firsthand exposure to market demands and develop practical professional skills that align with industry needs.

GINHWA expressed its expectation that the collaboration will introduce academic R&D resources to accelerate product innovation and talent cultivation. NKUST also noted that it will continue integrating alumni and industry resources to expand its presence in the great health sector and enhance the effectiveness of industry-academia collaboration.