SBT(SH:600608) Di Yi Cai Jing Zi Xun·2025-08-26 02:57Group 1 - The 2024 Shanghai Science and Technology Awards announced a total of 206 awards, reflecting a trend towards reducing quantity while improving quality [1][2] - The number of Science and Technology Progress Awards decreased by 17, while the Natural Science Awards increased by 10, indicating a shift in focus [1][2] - The award rate for Natural Science Awards was 23%, significantly higher than the 16% for Science and Technology Progress Awards, highlighting the strength of basic research in Shanghai [1][2] Group 2 - In 2024, there were 2 Special Awards, 61 First Prizes (32%), and 128 Second Prizes (67%), with the distribution of high-level awards remaining stable compared to 2023 [2] - The proportion of young and middle-aged talents (under 45) among award recipients increased to 65%, with 43% of the first authors being under 45 [2] - The number of award-winning organizations reached 686, with state-owned enterprises playing a dominant role, comprising 55% of the awarded companies [3] Group 3 - Over half (54%) of the high-level award projects in 2024 explicitly aimed for application and commercialization, particularly in technology invention and scientific progress awards [4] - Significant innovation outcomes were noted in new materials, new energy, and advanced manufacturing sectors, with 30 technology invention awards distributed across various fields [4] - Among the 97 Science and Technology Progress Awards, 59% were related to projects impacting daily life, indicating a focus on practical applications [4]