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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

No. 6

Global Leiden Ranking

Top 5

ERC Grants Globally

Weizmann Institute of Science campus

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.

Distinctive stone and glass building on the Bar-Ilan University campus

Participating Mentors: Leaders of the Scientific Halls

Ada Yonath

Ada Yonath (1939–2026)

2009 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry

Explored the structure of ribosomes, opening a new chapter in life sciences.

Moty Heiblum

Moty Heiblum

Wolf Prize Laureate

Expert in quantum electronics and mesoscopic physics.

Joel Sussman

Joel Sussman

AAAS Fellow,EMBO Member

Renowned for structural biology and protein structures.

Dan Yakir

Dan Yakir

2019 Israel Prize Winner

Expert in environmental sciences, dedicated to studying global change and ecosystem interactions.

Beena Kalisky

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
HealthcareMedical Devices

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
Artificial IntelligenceReasoning Models

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
Consumer TechnologyAudio

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
Artificial IntelligenceFoundation Models

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 Technology
PhotoacousticsBiomedical Imaging

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
Biomedical OpticsLaser Medicine

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
Quantitative ResearchHPC

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
AI ComputingWorkstations

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