长沙：全球研发新势力！| 山水洲城记

Core Insights - Changsha aims to become a global research and development center city, with significant advancements in innovation and technology over the past two years [1][3] - In 2024, Changsha ranked 32nd in the global technology cluster list and 23rd in global research cities, marking improvements of 9 and 11 positions respectively since 2022 [2] - The number of research and development institutions in Changsha reached 3,823 by May 2024, with 1,796 new institutions established since September 2023, effectively doubling the total [2] Group 1: Development and Achievements - The "1+2" national laboratory system is being rapidly constructed, with 35 national key laboratories undergoing restructuring and the number of national technology innovation centers increasing to three [2] - The establishment of 68 research and development centers by central enterprises and "three types of 500 strong" companies has been achieved [7] - The Changsha Industrial Innovation Center has produced original results that have been transformed into practical applications, contributing to high-quality industrial development [7] Group 2: Economic Growth and Corporate Success - Megmeet Group's revenue grew by 21% in 2024, supported by its global research and development center established in Changsha [5] - Hunan Saino Biotechnology Co., Ltd. is leading in xenotransplantation research and has developed gene-edited pigs for practical applications [12] - The number of high-tech enterprises in Changsha reached 8,609, a 29% increase, and the number of national specialized and innovative "little giant" enterprises grew by 51% to 213 [12] Group 3: Talent and Innovation Ecosystem - Changsha has introduced 1,000 high-level scientific and technological talents and 223 leading talents in high-precision fields over the past two years [19] - The city has implemented a "golden seed" plan to support university students' innovation and entrepreneurship, recognizing them as valuable resources for future development [21] - Changsha is enhancing its global innovation network, with nearly 100 international scientific cooperation projects implemented [21]