Cultivating talent is a key strategy for the sustainable operations of any company that is influenced by international changes. These years, Chenbro initiated three industry-academia collaboration, including: “Chenbro Lecture” with Chung Cheng University, “Smart Robot Camp”, and “Joint Laboratory for Mold Development and R&D” with NKUST.

Chenbro Lecture

Chenbro’s collaboration with Chung Cheng University on the "Chenbro Lecture" series features renowned leaders across various industries. These lectures cover diverse topics, such as leadership, operations management, lean practices, innovation, human resources, finance, strategic choices, and marketing. The initiative exposes students to a broad range of industry perspectives, equipping them with a cross-disciplinary skillset that enhances their adaptability for future employment. By being guided by industry veterans from diverse fields, students are exposed to a variety of industry topics, which helps them understand and develop expertise in different areas, thereby opening up more possibilities.

Smart Robot Summer Camp

To boost industry–academia collaboration, Chenbro partnered with SYNTEC, Chung Cheng University, YunTech, National Formosa University, and Chiayi University to form the Industry–Academia Alliance to hold a 6-week “Smart Robot Camp” at the Chenbro Chiayi Factory.The workshop featured various technologies, including SYNTEC subsidiary LEANTEC's robotic arms. Guided by SYNTEC’s expertise in this field, key courses were designed focusing on the core capabilities required in smart manufacturing. These courses were delivered with the help of professors from the participating universities, whose professional expertise proved invaluable. The Smart Robot Camp, centered on smart manufacturing and automation, employed industry-specific questions, project training, and practical work experience to prepare students for professional life with a balanced mix of theory and practical skills. With its integrated content, the workshop was able to bridge the gap between theory and application while promoting closer collaboration between academia and industry, which is critical for guiding effective industrial developments.

NKUST Mold Center

Chenbro and the National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, the establishment of "mold development and technology research and development cooperation laboratory", respectively, in the University of Science and Technology and Chenbro Chiayi plant mutual mold laboratory, Chenbro hope that through their own mature mold manufacturing capabilities, linked to the University of Science and Technology's excellent mold development technology and excellent talent, to create a platform for resource integration, to further deepen the exchange of technology and knowledge of mold development, inheritance and innovation mold technology knowledge base, cultivate mold design and manufacturing professionals, and strengthen the international competitiveness of the mold industry upgrading and digital transformation.

Arts and cultural promotion is also a cornerstone of Chenbro's social engagement, encompassing traditional puppetry, Peking opera arts, and support for local artists. Guided by the spirit of "Together, Stronger," Chenbro works to foster new artforms that transcend traditional confines and intersect with the technology industry. Since 2016, the sponsorships contributing to Hsing Youth Legend Theatre and woking capital for Banqiao Broadcasting Center for Contemporary Legend Theatre has reached $18,767,455; the sponsorships for establishing Paul Chiang Art Center in Taitung has accumulated to $ 22,000,000.

Contemporary Legend Theatre Moves into the Banqiao Art & Tech Center

Chenbro agrees to the belief from Contemporary Legend Theatre, initially with sponsor the theatre with financial supports and cultivate the arts and culture of Peking opera in Taiwan. Afterwards, due to the pandemic and technology transformation, Contemporary Legend Theatre innovated immersive and creative performance modes, and this became a spectacular record across Peking opera and digital fields. Chenbro supports Contemporary Legend Theatre to build a hub for traditional art performances, promoting arts and culture sharing and equity. In addition to help the Theatre establishing a foundation, Chenbro also assisted to acquire the Cultural Bureau's heritage operation transfer (OT) project of Banqiao Broadcasting Center. Banqiao Broadcasting Center consists of four areas: “Legendary Light and Shadow Immersion Theater”, "Dance Theater", "Parent-Child Science and Art Integration Exhibition Hall" and "Banqiao Story House”. Inheriting cross-cultural and cross-border drama aesthetics, integrating Banqiao’s cultural and historical context with science and technology and art across domains, revitalizing a century-old historical site and injecting artistic and literary aesthetics into it.

Sponsoring the Establishment of Paul Chiang Art Center

Chenbro not only transforms its corporate premises into a stage for artists, but also aspires for Taiwan to become a global stage for them. Master Paul Chiang wishes to leave his life's work and studio permanently open to the world in his beloved home town of Taitung, complete the Hualian and Taitung Arts Tribe and make influences to the humanities and tourism in Hualian and Taitung. Therefore, the Paul Chiang Art and Culture Foundation has been established with Chenbro’s recognition of Pual Chiang’s wish, sponsoring the establishment of the Paul Chiang Art Center. The Art Center consists of five buildings, two exhibition halls have opened in September, 2022. The second exhibition hall is sponsored by Chenbro with $15,000,000 for renewing old galleries. The whole park is expected to be finished in 2024. In the future, the park will open to the world, inviting artists and litterateurs worldwide to stay and experience the mountains and oceans in Taitung, enriching their energy and create more impressive masterpieces for the world.