Innovation and Practice of the Cultivation Model for Application-oriented Chemistry Talent to Meet the Demands of Regional Industrial Clusters

Application-oriented talent provides key support for the national strategy of innovation-driven development and is essential for building a strong nation in both education and manufacturing. Focusing on its core mission as a local applied-science university serving regional economic development, Chongqing University of Science and Technology has conducted an in-depth analysis of the challenges in traditional chemistry programs, including the dynamic disconnect from modern industrial needs, inefficient use of educational resources, and a broken chain between academic training and industrial practice. To address these issues, the university has developed an innovative paradigm for cultivating application-oriented chemistry talent, which is precisely aligned with Chongqing’s “33618” modern manufacturing cluster system. This paper thoroughly analyzes the exploration and implementation of this new model, examining the construction of a collaborative education system, the optimization of the industry-education integration ecosystem, and the establishment of a closed-loop process that unifies knowledge, practice, innovation, and industrial application. Furthermore, the paper presents the significant results achieved through this paradigm, such as include enhancing the quality of talent cultivation, overcoming the dilemma of teaching resources, and supporting the upgrading of industrial capabilities. The ultimate aim is to provide a referenceable reform path and practical solution for similar local universities to deepen industry-education integration and cultivate high-quality application-oriented engineering talent.