Group 1: Core Insights - The integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation is crucial for high-quality regional economic development, as emphasized in the 2025 Government Work Report and by President Xi Jinping [1] - For Jiangsu, seamless integration of the innovation chain and industrial chain is key to advancing intelligent manufacturing and moving up the global industrial chain [1] - The shortage of interdisciplinary talent is a significant challenge in Jiangsu's industrial upgrade, affecting efficiency in smart manufacturing, innovation speed in emerging industries, and equipment utilization in traditional industries [1] Group 2: Challenges in Talent Development - The cultivation of integrated talent faces challenges such as institutional barriers that limit the full potential of enterprises, including overlapping responsibilities in policies and cumbersome approval processes for faculty to engage with businesses [2] - There is a mismatch between educational supply and industrial demand, with higher education institutions lagging in setting up new programs that align with industry upgrades [2] - Jiangsu's talent cultivation efforts need to establish a more mature and efficient closed-loop system between enterprise demand and talent supply [2] Group 3: Advantages of Integrated Talent - Integrated talent serves three core functions: acting as a "converter" for technology commercialization, a "glue" for promoting talent flow between academia and industry, and a "catalyst" for enhancing management and technical integration [3] - Establishing an enterprise-led talent cultivation system is essential to ensure that training aligns closely with market needs and enhances practical experience [3] Group 4: Building an Enterprise-led Ecosystem - To enhance integrated talent cultivation, it is necessary to strengthen the role of enterprises, creating a new ecosystem that forms a "demand-supply" closed loop [4] - Implementing a model where enterprises present challenges, universities solve them, and market validation occurs is crucial for effective talent development [4] - Initiatives such as establishing shared training centers and expanding the coverage of industry professors are recommended to improve training outcomes [4] Group 5: Incentive Systems for Talent Development - An innovative talent incentive system that emphasizes market recognition is proposed, including a four-dimensional evaluation method in key sectors [5] - The system aims to eliminate rigid academic requirements in talent evaluation and focus on industry relevance, providing comprehensive support for integrated talent cultivation [5] - Establishing collaborative innovation frameworks among leading enterprises, supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, and creating shared training resources are essential for overcoming talent development challenges [5][6] Group 6: Practical Experience in Talent Development - Integrated talent is best developed through practical engagement with real industry challenges rather than traditional classroom settings [7] - Jiangsu's enterprise-led talent cultivation ecosystem is positioned to seize opportunities in the new technological revolution and industrial transformation, contributing to national and global supply chain stability [7]