Dr. Qinghai Li from Tongji University, currently on a research stay at the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition in Munich, visited SAP Labs Munich on October 15, 2025. Dr. Li showed keen interest in SAP’s collaboration with TUM, particularly in how we inspire student engagement with SAP and manage research partnerships.

Dr. Li also shared valuable insights into Tongji University’s existing collaborations with SAP Labs China and their industry partnerships, notably with German companies in Shanghai. The dialogue was enriching, exploring both Chinese and German perspectives on collaboration and addressing current geopolitical challenges.

The discussion underscored the importance of ongoing academic and industrial cooperation in driving innovation and growth.