工信部启动2025年中小企业数字化转型城市试点工作

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, has announced the launch of the third batch of pilot cities for the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aiming to enhance their competitiveness and innovation capabilities [1][3]. Group 1: Pilot Program Details - Approximately 34 cities will be selected for the pilot program this year, focusing on the actual needs of SMEs and ensuring that digital transformation brings tangible benefits and value [1][3]. - The pilot cities must be at the prefecture level or above, including provincial capitals and other prefecture-level cities, as well as districts and counties under direct control of municipalities [3]. - The program emphasizes the dual goals of upgrading traditional industries and promoting the development of strategic emerging industries and future industries [3]. Group 2: Focus Areas and Technologies - Specific sectors for digital transformation will include key manufacturing industries such as computer and communication electronic equipment manufacturing, general and specialized equipment manufacturing, and automobile manufacturing [3]. - The program will prioritize SMEs that are in critical links of the industrial chain, especially those that are specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative, as well as large-scale industrial SMEs [3]. - The initiative aims to promote deep digital transformation in key business processes, product lifecycles, and supply chains, leveraging technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and blockchain in various applications [3]. Group 3: Regional Recommendations - By the end of 2024, provinces with more than 15,000 large-scale industrial SMEs, such as Guangdong, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang, can recommend up to two cities for the pilot program, while other provinces can recommend one city [4].