湖北：“十四五”高新企业增长近两倍，技术合同成交额全国第3

Core Insights - Hubei Province has made significant progress in technological innovation during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, with a 6.98 percentage point increase in the regional comprehensive technology innovation level index compared to 2020, ranking first in Central China and among the top in the nation [1] Group 1: Technological Innovation Achievements - Hubei has strengthened the construction of innovation platforms, achieving a breakthrough with the establishment of the Hanjiang Laboratory and the approval of national laboratories [1] - The number of major national scientific and technological infrastructure in Hubei has reached 8, with 45 national key laboratories, ranking 4th in the country [1] - The province has seen a surge in new research and development institutions, totaling 545, placing it among the top in the nation [1][2] Group 2: Major Innovation Outcomes - Key breakthroughs in basic research include the discovery of key genes for increasing corn and rice yields and the creation of new world records in pulsed magnetic fields [2] - In strategic fields, Hubei has made significant advancements in three-dimensional flash memory chip technology and centimeter-level satellite navigation precision [2] - The province has achieved multiple world records in optical transmission with self-developed "hollow core fibers" and has broken international monopolies in key equipment such as high-power lasers [2] Group 3: Industrial Upgrading and Economic Growth - Hubei's high-tech enterprises have nearly doubled from 10,404 at the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan" to nearly 30,000, while technology-based small and medium-sized enterprises have increased over fivefold [3] - The total transaction amount of technology contracts has risen from 168.7 billion to 550 billion, ranking 3rd in the nation, with a consistent annual increase of over 100 billion [3] - The core industry value added of the digital economy has grown by 139%, from 240.2 billion to 574.3 billion [3] Group 4: Future Development Plans - Hubei is advancing traditional industry upgrades, emerging industry growth, and future industry cultivation simultaneously, with a focus on establishing a "51020" advanced manufacturing industry cluster [4] - The province aims for its five pillar industries to achieve a breakthrough of over one trillion yuan by the end of the "14th Five-Year Plan" [4] - Hubei is preparing for new requirements and opportunities in the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, aiming to become a nationally influential technology innovation hub [4]