北京何以成为独角兽企业成长沃土？

Core Insights - Beijing is recognized as the "Unicorn City" with 115 unicorn companies and a total valuation of $594.9 billion, maintaining the highest number and valuation in the country for five consecutive years [1] - In 2024, Beijing welcomed 23 new unicorn companies, with 13 emerging from future industry sectors such as general artificial intelligence, smart transportation, cell therapy, commercial aerospace, metaverse, new energy storage, and hydrogen energy [1] - The majority of Beijing's unicorn companies are characterized by "hardcore technology," with 71.3% classified as hard tech, reflecting a 28.3% increase since 2020 and an average annual growth rate of 7% [1] Industry Development - Unicorn companies in Beijing are actively exploring new application scenarios, including AI-assisted diagnostic imaging systems in community hospitals and autonomous driving services [2] - The commercial aerospace sector has achieved communication network testing in Thailand through low-orbit broadband satellite internet [2] - Beijing's success as a fertile ground for unicorn development is attributed to its adherence to the growth principles of "ecology-based, innovation-driven, capital-supported, and market-oriented" [2] Supportive Ecosystem - Beijing has implemented the "Unicorn Ten Measures" to provide extensive support for unicorn companies, including tax incentives, land use policies, and talent settlement programs [2] - A dual "government + market" service team has been established to address the daily needs of unicorn companies, resolving nearly 300 requests annually [3] - Over the past five years, 38 unicorn companies have gone public, supported by a long-term focus on "accompanying" innovation cultivation and the establishment of over 500 incubation institutions [3]