From December 6 to 8, the finals of the 18th iCAN University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition were held in Zibo, co-hosted by the iCAN Organizing Committee and Shandong University. Wuhan University of Technology won three First Prizes, two Second Prizes, and eight Third Prizes across both the Innovation and Entrepreneurship tracks. The university also earned the “Outstanding Organization Award.”
The iCAN Competition—guided by the spirit of “Confidence, Persistence, Dream”—aims to discover and cultivate socially responsible, innovative young talent. Since its inception, it has attracted participation from more than 1,500 universities and research institutions nationwide, spanning technology, cultural creativity, social services, and other fields. In 2023, the event was included in the National Undergraduate Competition Catalog in the “Analysis Report on Undergraduate Competitions” published by the Ministry of Education. Participating teams showcased numerous creative projects with strong market potential. By promoting the presentation of innovation and entrepreneurship projects, the competition bridges the gap between scientific research and social needs, helping students realize their creative and entrepreneurial aspirations.
The national finals not only provided WUT students with a platform to display their talents and hone their skills but also injected fresh momentum into the university’s innovation-and-entrepreneurship education and talent-development efforts. Moving forward, WUT will continue to deepen its “learning through competition, teaching through competition, and integration of learning and competition” teaching reform, inspiring students’ passion for innovation, motivating instructors to teach creatively, and fostering deeper integration between the competition and curricular reform.
Text by: Chen Xinyang
Photos: Competition Organizers
Edited by: Cao Ming
Reviewed by: Xiao Jing, Ai Liang
Appendix: Award-Winning Projects of Wuhan University of Technology at the 18th iCAN Competition
First Prize Projects (3):
Ocean Flow Captor — Pioneer of High-Efficiency Flexible Piezoelectric Energy-Harvesting Devices
Team Members: Shi Wenping, Jiang Jiahang, et al.
Advisors: Zhou Jing, et al.
Sea Hive
Team Members: Zhang Jiayi, Xiong Zijie, et al.
Advisor: Zhang Haiyu
Interstellar Craftsman — New Technologies and Equipment for High-Quality, Efficient Forming of Lightweight Complex Aerospace Cabin Sections
Team Members: Chen Mingzhang, Wang Jinping, et al.
Advisors: Han Xinghui, et al.
Second Prize Projects (2):
Integrated Control Sensing — Pioneer of Domestic High-Stability Hydrogen Sensors
Team Members: Feng Wenbo, Zhou Yudi, et al.
Advisor: Jin Wei, et al.
Dragon Palace — Underwater Structural Health Inspection Center and Cloud Diagnostic Platform
Team Members: Sun Peinan, Wang Peng, et al.
Advisor: Gan Jin
Third Prize Projects (8):
Confer New Life — Conductive Photo-Curing Hydrogel Pioneering a New Chapter in Clinical Wound Treatment
Team Members: Ding Wen, Huang Yuanling, et al.
Advisor: Zhang Tian, et al.
MCV — Low-Code AI Machine Vision Development Platform
Team Members: Long Chaohai, Huang Bin, et al.
Advisor: Han Shaoqin, et al.
Pet π PET SENSE — Acoustic AI-Based Pet Emotion Recognition System
Team Members: Zhang Runduo, Fan Chongji, et al.
Advisor: Li Xiang, et al.
Hua Qin Move — 10,000-Ton-Class Shaftless Rim Propulsion Technology for Ships
Team Members: Liu Xin, Wang Jiaqi, et al.
Advisor: Wang Ruyi, et al.
Precision Blade Manufacturing — Localization of Precision Tool Passivation Equipment
Team Members: Li Xuetong, Zhao Manzhou, et al.
Advisor: Zhuang Kejia
Lirun Technology — Leader in High-Load, Highly Wear-Resistant Fluid-Lubricated Thrust Bearings
Team Members: Chen Yiming, Chai Linxin, et al.
Advisor: Liang Xingxin, et al.
Weiyuan Technology
Team Members: Zhang Ruixin, Wang Pengxiang, et al.
Advisor: Han Shaoqin, et al.
Smart Leading Green Route — Pioneer of Domestic Advanced Thermal Management Systems for New Energy Vehicles
Team Members: Hou Yurui, Zhang Yiteng, et al.
Advisor: Huang Tao
