Shang Hai Zheng Quan Bao·2025-06-06 19:00Core Viewpoint - The "Eight Measures for Deepening the Reform of the Sci-Tech Innovation Board" (referred to as "Eight Measures") released by the China Securities Regulatory Commission marks the beginning of a new round of reforms aimed at supporting technological innovation and new productivity development in the past year [1] Group 1: Reform Implementation and Impact - The implementation of the "light asset, high R&D investment" recognition standard has led to a surge in refinancing activities among companies on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, with nine companies applying for refinancing totaling nearly 25 billion yuan since the standard was introduced [1][2] - The standard allows companies to use funds more flexibly, as they are no longer restricted by the previous 30% limit on supplementary working capital and debt repayment ratios [2][4] - Companies such as Cambrian and Dize Pharmaceutical have initiated significant projects in semiconductor and biopharmaceutical sectors, showcasing the vibrant innovation activity spurred by the new standard [1][2] Group 2: Company-Specific Financing Activities - Cambrian's recent fundraising of 4.98 billion yuan is the largest in its five-year history, aimed at developing chip platforms and software projects [2] - Dize Pharmaceutical's fundraising of 1.796 billion yuan is directed towards core product development and international standard innovative drug industrialization projects, with a significant portion allocated to high-uncertainty R&D expenditures [3][4] - Chip Origin's refinancing is focused on IP development, with a high percentage of funds allocated to uncertain R&D expenses, aligning with the company's strategy of maintaining high R&D investment in semiconductor technology [3][4] Group 3: Market Trends and Future Outlook - The overall market for refinancing applications has seen a notable increase since 2025, indicating a positive cycle of policy benefits leading to more active market participation [6] - The recognition standard is expected to effectively alleviate financing bottlenecks for light asset companies, enabling them to focus more on technological innovation and core competencies [6] - Over a hundred companies on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board meet the "light asset, high R&D investment" criteria, but only nine have actively pursued refinancing under the new regulations, suggesting a gradual adaptation to the new policy [6]