Research Programs at Top Partner Departments
YutChun Plan establishes strategic academic partnerships with world-class research institutions to open the doors to global scientific frontiers for outstanding Chinese youth. We are committed to building long-term academic trust and community bonds.
Weizmann Institute of Science
Weizmann Institute of Science is one of the world's leading multidisciplinary basic science research institutions, with high international influence in physics, chemistry, life sciences, mathematics, and computer science. Learn More arrow_forward
Global Leiden Ranking
ERC Grants Globally
Academic Influence
63%+
Papers in the top 1% most influential.
Industrial Translation
$34B+
Product sales from WIS-incubated technologies.
Bar-Ilan University
Bar-Ilan University brings together fundamental science and applied research. Its Institute of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (BINA) connects work in quantum science, energy and advanced materials, while the YutChun mentor network also spans mathematics and artificial intelligence. Learn More arrow_forward
Academic Distinction
24 Israel Prize Laureates
Academic home to 24 Israel Prize laureates, according to Bar-Ilan University.
University Scale
#2 in Israel
Israel’s second-largest research university by student enrollment, based on 2025 Central Bureau of Statistics data reported by Bar-Ilan University.
Natural Language Processing
#1 in Israel
First in Israel for NLP in CSRankings, using the 1986–2026 publication window cited by BIU’s Computer Science & AI department.
Participating Mentors: Leaders of the Scientific Halls
Ada Yonath (1939–2026)
2009 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry
Explored the structure of ribosomes, opening a new chapter in life sciences.
Moty Heiblum
Wolf Prize Laureate
Expert in quantum electronics and mesoscopic physics.
Joel Sussman
AAAS Fellow,EMBO Member
Renowned for structural biology and protein structures.
Dan Yakir
2019 Israel Prize Winner
Expert in environmental sciences, dedicated to studying global change and ecosystem interactions.
Shlomo Havlin
2018 Israel Prize Laureate
Pioneer in statistical physics and complex networks, revealing how interconnected systems behave and fail.
Beena Kalisky
2022 Na’amat Centennial Prize
Studies quantum materials through sensitive magnetic imaging, exploring superconductivity and electronic behavior at the nanoscale.
Innovation Ecosystem
The YutChun Plan brings together leading technology companies, researchers, and future innovators.

Mindray
Global medical technology company delivering advanced healthcare solutions.
Key Achievements
- Leading global medical device provider
- Strong capabilities in patient monitoring, diagnostics, and medical imaging
- Internationally recognized for healthcare technology innovation

DeepSeek
Researching advanced foundation models, reasoning systems, and AI infrastructure.
Key Achievements
- Developed the DeepSeek-R1 reasoning model
- Built the DeepSeek-V3 model series
- Released influential open-source AI technologies

Shokz
Creating open-ear audio products for sport, work, and everyday life.
Key Achievements
- Pioneer in open-ear audio technologies
- Developed internationally recognized product lines
- Received multiple international product and design awards

Z.AI
Developing foundation models and full-stack technologies for general intelligence.
Key Achievements
- Developed the GLM foundation model family
- Built multimodal artificial intelligence technologies
- Established a full-stack large-model ecosystem

Qingpai Tech
Advancing photoacoustic imaging for biomedical research and clinical applications.
Key Achievements
- Developed proprietary photoacoustic imaging technologies
- Supports functional and three-dimensional biomedical imaging
- Advances clinical translation of optical imaging systems

VivoLight
Developing laser-based minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic technologies.
Key Achievements
- Developed advanced laser medical technologies
- Built an integrated diagnosis and treatment platform
- Created cardiovascular imaging and laser intervention systems

High-Flyer
Applying artificial intelligence and large-scale computing to quantitative research.
Key Achievements
- Built a large-scale artificial intelligence computing platform
- Developed proprietary AI infrastructure
- Conducts quantitative technology and frontier AI research

Infplane
Building intelligent computing systems and next-generation AI workstations.
Key Achievements
- Developed artificial intelligence workstation solutions
- Created intelligent motherboard technologies
- Supports multiple computing architectures