The electronics industry in Stuttgart has made headlines when news of the new collaboration agreement between the High-Performance Computing Center Stuttgart (HLRS) and the Kumoh National Institute of Technology (KIT) in South Korea was announced. Located in Gumi, a city known as the birthplace of South Korea’s electronics industry, KIT is a university specifically focused on preparing students for careers in high-tech fields. This new partnership aims to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and practical applications within the electronics industry. HLRS and KIT share a vision that high-performance computing (HPC) can build bridges between university research and industrial development. This collaboration will focus on improving access to and utilization of HPC resources for companies in both regions. HLRS is a heavyweight in the HPC world. As one of three national centers for high-performance computing in Germany and a member of the Gauss Centre for Supercomputing, HLRS offers researchers and industries access to some of Europe’s fastest supercomputers. Their team of HPC experts also provides vital support and solutions for complex research projects, particularly in engineering and scientific fields. This partnership leverages the strengths of both institutions. HLRS brings its HPC expertise and resources, while KIT contributes its focus on practical applications within the electronics industry. This collaboration will enable companies in Stuttgart and Gumi to utilize advanced computing power to tackle complex design and simulation challenges, potentially leading to faster innovation and product development cycles. HLRS already boasts a robust network of collaborations with over a dozen leading HPC centers worldwide. This new partnership with KIT further strengthens their international reach and positions Stuttgart as a global hub for advanced computing solutions within the electronics industry. The HLRS-KIT collaboration signifies a significant step forward for the electronics industry in Stuttgart.