CIE launches Sailing Programme and Postdoctoral Innovation Centre in Hungary

On 12 October, the Central and Eastern Europe Centre of the Belt and Road Division at XJTLU’s College of Industry-Entrepreneurs (CIE) launched the Postdoctoral Innovation Centre and welcomed the first cohort of the “Sailing Programme” in Budapest, Hungary.

During the launch ceremony, Jian Geng, Industrial Dean of the College, encouraged participants to think outside the box and seek innovative opportunities in the context of globalisation to advance their career development.

Jian Geng

The “Sailing Programme” aims to cultivate talent with international perspectives, an investment banker’s mindset, and practical skills for Chinese enterprises seeking to enter the Central and Eastern European (CEE) market. It will guide students in career planning and entrepreneurship and help them adapt to the increasingly globalised work environment.

The Postdoctoral Innovation Centre is a platform that helps Chinese companies expand globally by integrating resources and offering innovative education services. Based in Hungary, it covers countries like Poland, Romania, and Serbia, providing services such as investment consulting, human resources consulting, and technology incubation.

The Centre leverages the research strengths of Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Xi’an Jiaotong University, and partner enterprises, to turn scientific achievements into business ventures by integrating industry, education, and research. It also regularly organises events such as “Investment Discovery Tours”, inviting entrepreneurs to on-site visits in the CEE market to deepen their understanding of the local dynamics.

By XJTLU’s College of Industry-Entrepreneurs

Translated by Xueqi Wang

Edited by Wei Zhang and Xinmin Han

Photo courtesy of XJTLU’s College of Industry-Entrepreneurs