Taixing in Taizhou, Jiangsu province, has expanded its high-level innovation platform with the addition of two national-level postdoctoral research stations, approved by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security.
GEM (Jiangsu) Cobalt and Runtai Chemical (Taixing) were officially named to the latest cohort, bringing the city's total to six national stations and 14 provincial bases — the highest count in Taizhou.
The national postdoctoral program serves as a strategic driver to attract top-tier scientific talent, accelerate technological innovation, and boost industrial research transformation. Both selected companies represent manufacturing leaders in their respective sectors.
GEM (Jiangsu) Cobalt. [Photo/WeChat account: txfabu]
GEM (Jiangsu) Cobalt, a national "little giant" enterprise and green factory, specializes in high-value cobalt recycling and new energy materials. Its proprietary green preparation technology for battery-grade cobalt tetroxide leads domestic performance standards, supporting the development of long-life, cost-effective lithium batteries within a world-class circular economy industrial park.
Runtai Chemical (Taixing). [Photo/WeChat account: txfabu]
Runtai Chemical is a global leader in film-forming additives and a national-level high-tech enterprise. Operating multiple provincial research centers and joint innovation labs with universities, Runtai holds two internationally pioneering production technologies. Its R&D center, staffed by over 20 senior researchers, has earned prestigious provincial and national science and technology awards.
The new stations will further bolster Taixing's capacity to recruit top talent, deepen industry-university collaboration, and accelerate high-quality industrial development.