上海：真金白银破解基础研究“不敢投”难题

Core Insights - Shanghai has made significant reforms and innovations in basic research, with funding for basic research expected to reach approximately 11% of total R&D expenditure in 2024, surpassing the national average of 6.91% but still below the international benchmark of 15% [1] Group 1: Policy Measures - The newly introduced measures aim to enhance corporate basic research capabilities and original innovation, focusing on key and future industries in Shanghai [1] - The "Explorer Program" was established in 2021 to bridge the gap between industry needs and basic scientific research, expanding from 2 to 22 participating companies across various sectors [2] - Financial incentives are provided for companies investing in basic research, with one-time subsidies ranging from 200 million to 1 billion yuan based on their annual investment levels [3][4] Group 2: Collaborative Initiatives - The measures support the use of large scientific instruments and major technological infrastructures, offering up to 1 million yuan in subsidies for related expenses [4] - A collaborative funding model is promoted, where the government and enterprises co-invest in research centers, focusing on key scientific and technological issues [5] - The establishment of public welfare foundations for basic research is encouraged, with matching support from the government for projects funded by these foundations [6] Group 3: Industry Engagement - Companies are increasingly encouraged to support basic research, with examples like Shanghai Titan Technology's establishment of a non-public fund to support frontier scientific projects [7] - The Shanghai State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission is facilitating partnerships between state-owned, private, and foreign enterprises to enhance basic research funding [7]