Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-08-26 11:43Group 1 - The Shanghai Science and Technology Awards 2024 recognized a total of 206 awards, including various categories such as the Shanghai Science and Technology Progress Award and the Shanghai International Science and Technology Cooperation Award [1] - Among the award recipients, 1,171 individuals under the age of 45 accounted for 65% of the total, indicating a growing recognition of young scientists in Shanghai's innovation landscape [2] - The number of enterprises involved in award-winning projects reached 336, representing 49% of all completion units, with a notable increase in participation from private enterprises [3] Group 2 - The focus on technology transfer and industrial application is emphasized, with 34 projects directly mentioning "application," making up 54% of high-level award-winning results [4] - The Shanghai government is actively promoting the construction of an international technology innovation center, supporting both state-owned and private enterprises in innovation and development [5] - The success of young scientists and enterprises is seen as a vital source of innovation for Shanghai's technological ecosystem [6]