全国政协常委、民建中央原副主席周汉民：创投成为区域经济转型发展重要动力

Core Viewpoint - The development of venture capital in the Pearl River Delta (PRD) is crucial for regional economic growth and national industrial upgrading, especially during China's transition from high-speed to high-quality economic development [1][2]. Group 1: Role of Venture Capital in PRD - Venture capital in the PRD acts as an "accelerator" for industrial upgrading by focusing on high-tech industries such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, low-altitude economy, new energy, and biomedicine, thereby promoting deep integration of technological and industrial innovation [2]. - The PRD venture capital landscape is characterized by a funding model that combines government guidance, social participation, and international collaboration, which helps attract both domestic and international capital [2]. - The region's venture capital also serves as an "incubator" for innovation, leveraging its extensive industrial clusters to support disruptive innovation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) [2]. Group 2: Policy and Structural Support - The Guangdong provincial government plans to implement an action plan by 2025 to enhance the quality of venture capital development, which includes optimizing government fund assessment mechanisms and encouraging insurance institutions to invest in venture capital funds [1]. - The PRD is fostering a collaborative environment through policy reforms that facilitate talent mobility and align talent recruitment with industrial needs, thus acting as a "glue" for regional collaboration [2]. Group 3: Transition from Labor to Talent - The venture capital development in the PRD is transitioning from relying on labor resources to supporting innovative talent resources, exemplified by initiatives like the "Yueke Rong" program that includes Hong Kong and Macau tech enterprises [3]. - This shift emphasizes the importance of connecting capital with core elements such as talent, technology, and industry, positioning the PRD as a model for integrating venture capital ecosystems with industrial upgrading [3].