Research and industry integration is an important aspect of HUST’s academic business strategy. The university serves industries by developing cooperative programs or by establishing Science Park, research institutes or industrial bases with local governments and industries within and beyond Hubei Province. This strategy not only directly contributes to local economic development, but also provides platforms for enabling technology transfer, thus extending the university’s influence across China. To date, HUST has developed 15 research institutes with local governments and industries within and beyond Hubei province.