宁德首次入围全球百强创新集群，创新强度全球第四|言叶知新

Core Insights - The 2025 Global Innovation Index (GII) report reveals that the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou cluster has surpassed the Tokyo-Yokohama cluster to claim the top position, with the latter now in second place [1] - The report indicates that China continues to lead with the most clusters (24) in the top 100, followed by the United States with 22 clusters [2] - Ningde has made a notable entry into the top 100 innovation clusters, ranking 99th, alongside Ningbo at 93rd [3] Group 1: Innovation Strength - Ningde ranks fourth globally in innovation intensity, which is a measure of patents, scientific publications, and venture capital transactions normalized by population [4] - The surge in patent activity from CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited) is a significant factor contributing to Ningde's high innovation intensity [4] - CATL is the leading applicant in the Ningde innovation cluster and has become the fifth largest PCT applicant globally in 2024, following Huawei, Samsung, Qualcomm, and LG Electronics [4] Group 2: Economic Performance - The main industries in Ningde include lithium battery new energy, new energy vehicles, stainless steel new materials, and copper materials [5] - From January to July, Ningde's industrial added value increased by 15.8% year-on-year, with the four main industries contributing significantly to this growth [5] - The lithium battery new energy industry saw a remarkable growth of 25.5%, while the stainless steel new materials and copper materials industries grew by 19.3% and 20.5%, respectively [5] Group 3: Global Cluster Dynamics - The introduction of a new risk capital transaction metric in this year's GII has altered the landscape of global innovation clusters [14] - The top 10 innovation clusters contribute to 40% of global PCT applications, highlighting their central role in the innovation ecosystem [13] - The report notes a slight decline in the ranking of Asian clusters compared to an increase in several American clusters [17]