SIMS is proud to become a Senior Member of the Network Innovation and Development Alliance (NIDA). Discover how this partnership brings research collaborations, internships, training, and global industry access to SIMS students.
About NIDA
NIDA is an international non-profit industry organisation that focuses on promoting technological innovation and industrial upgrade of the fixed network field. It is made up of stakeholders around the globe, including industry institutions, universities, research institutes, and enterprises, who participate voluntarily. NIDA promotes innovation in business scenarios, network architectures, technologies, and communication protocols. This helps to promote the development of the data communication industry and improve the global voice and influence of China's data communication industry.
Key benefit for SIMS students
- Global industry access: Gain direct connections to NIDA’s corporate partners and innovation hubs for internships, live projects and employer networking — accelerating your path from campus to career.
- Funded research & project opportunities: Participate in cross-institutional, NIDA-supported research grants, pilot projects and development programmes that boost your research profile and practical experience.
- Enhanced professional development: Access NIDA workshops, masterclasses and certification pathways in entrepreneurship, innovation management, digital transformation and sustainable development.
- Real-world experiential learning: Engage in consultancy projects, hackathons, and challenge-based learning with real stakeholders — apply theory to solve contemporary organisational problems.
- Global collaborations & mobility: Join short-term exchanges, collaborative coursework and virtual co-creation labs with students and faculty from partner institutions worldwide.
- Increased employability & visibility: Showcase NIDA-endorsed projects and portfolios to international employers and professional networks; strengthen CVs with verified project outcomes and awards.
- Networking & mentorship: Connect with industry mentors, innovation leaders and policy experts through NIDA events, improving professional contacts and career guidance.
Becoming a Senior Member of NIDA marks an important milestone for SIMS. This partnership expands practical learning, research funding and global career pathways — equipping SIMS students with the skills, networks and real-world experience needed to lead innovation and development in this century.
