• Through China University Student Battery Innovation Contest, LG Energy Solution fosters future of battery technology.
• Contest embodies LG Energy Solution’s ongoing commitment to developing the talented youth of China through top educational initiatives.

Over the years, LG Energy Solution has been actively contributing to China’s exceptional talent through various CSR initiatives, including the 7^th China University Student Battery Innovation Contest at its Nanjing plant on December 17.

This professional contest, co-organized by LG Energy Solution and the China Education Support Project, focused on innovation in battery technology. It was held under the guidance of the China Automotive Battery Innovation Alliance (CABIA) and the International Automotive Engineering and Technological Innovation Strategic Research Institute (CSAE-AISI), a subsidiary of the China Society of Automotive Engineers (CSAE). The event also received strong support from the Nanjing Economic and Technological Development Zone, further amplifying the initiative’s impact.

Over the past seven years, the Battery Innovation Contest has evolved into a pivotal platform to drive educational innovation in the sustainable energy sector among universities, promoting the dissemination of scientific knowledge in this field. It has also become a vital arena for companies, industry organizations, and universities to collaborate on research and innovation in the battery sector.

This year’s contest focused on three key themes: battery technology R&D, application scenarios, and future development. A total of 638 students—spanning undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs—from 83 universities across China took part, bringing the creativity of the nation’s brightest young minds together to inspire next-level innovation. Through this valuable initiative, the company discovered some amazing talent, unlocking the potential of the industry’s future innovators.

At the awards ceremony, gold was claimed by the “Li-Safe New Materials” team, a collaboration between Tsinghua University (THU), Beihang University, and Beijing Jiaotong University. Silver was awarded to two teams from East China University of Science and Technology, while bronze went to three teams representing the Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT), Nankai University, and University of Science and Technology Beijing. Each winning team set new standards in terms of innovation and technical expertise, injecting fresh vitality and hope into the future development of the sustainable energy industry.

Dignitaries from Nanjing’s government, leaders from various departments, and experts from industry and academia alike gathered to celebrate this prestigious occasion – a clear demonstration of respect and an acknowledgement of its contribution to broadening student perspectives and sharing valuable insights into the industry’s future.

“Leading industry transformation through open innovation has been our unwavering mission since entering the battery industry 30 years ago,” said Jiwoong Choi, Head of China Regional Group at LG Energy Solution, in his welcome speech. “In line with our vision to awaken the world with energy, we will continue to strengthen our leadership in technology and discover more talent, creating new business opportunities.”

“We must discover more interdisciplinary talent that can convert science, technology, and patents into greater productivity that drives the automotive industry into the future,” said Yan Zhenlai, the special secretary-general of CSAE. “I look forward to seeing not just today’s participants, but also more students make significant contributions to the sustainable energy vehicle sector in the not-so-distant future.”

LG Energy Solution has successfully hosted the China University Battery Innovation Contest for seven consecutive years, stimulating innovative thinking among young people while accelerating the development of sustainable energy technologies. To spread the seeds of innovation further and wider, LG Energy Solution has planned a series of talent development and school-business co-op projects, including the Chinese University Korean Speech Contest and University Innovation Camps, each designed to spark a passion for energy among the youth.

Believing that the responsibility for developing future talent extends beyond the classroom, with society and businesses playing an important role, LG Energy Solution has been at the forefront of developing China’s energy industry since entering the market. As such, the company is committed to establishing and exploring new models of school and business cooperation that could play a crucial role in fostering scientific and technological innovation and talent cultivation.

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