The inaugural Jiangsu Province College "Silk Road E-commerce" Innovation Challenge held its final on Oct 26 at the Suzhou campus of Nanjing University (NJU).

This final competition is divided into four tracks: teaching and educational reform, academic papers, comprehensive skills, and international students, aiming to bolster the fundamental knowledge and skills of university students in Silk Road e-commerce, foster cross-cultural learning exchanges, and enhance teaching proficiency among educators.

Over 155 days and two competitive rounds since its launch on May 27, 187 teams from 30 undergraduate institutions vied for top honors. Following rigorous selection, 72 teams from prestigious universities like NJU and Southeast University advanced to the showdown.

Jiangsu college students pose at the reception of the Jiangsu Province College "Silk Road E-commerce" Innovation Challenge final on Oct 26. [Photo/ydyl.jiangsu.gov.cn]

After fierce contests, 19 teams clinched the first prize, with 37 and 42 teams securing second and third place, respectively.

The award ceremony showcased exceptional projects from teams like Nanjing Audit University, China Pharmaceutical University's international student team, and Nanjing Agricultural University.

At the same time, the organizing committee orchestrated a "Silk Road E-commerce" matching meeting for Jiangsu college students to bridge the gap between high-quality talent needs in cross-border e-commerce and industry demands, bolstering enterprise talent pools.

International students participate in the "Silk Road E-commerce" matching meeting on Oct 26. [Photo/ydyl.jiangsu.gov.cn]

During the award ceremony, Lu Xiancai, NJU's vice president, emphasized the need for accelerated collaborative innovation between academia and industry, advocating for integrating talent development and industrial progress to fortify the university's talent cultivation, research, and management capacity to serve society.