建设高水平科技强省，跑出加速度

Core Insights - Jiangsu's R&D investment intensity has steadily increased from 2.95% in 2021 to 3.36% in 2023, positioning it above the average level among innovative countries and regions [1] - Jiangsu's regional innovation capability has maintained the second position nationally, with a narrowing gap to the top spot [1] - The province has implemented significant missions outlined by President Xi Jinping, focusing on technological self-reliance and innovation breakthroughs [1] Group 1: Innovation Foundation - Jiangsu has approved over 9,000 provincial basic research projects during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, emphasizing the importance of foundational research for high-level technological self-reliance [2] - The province's basic research funding has increased from 24.8 billion yuan to 26.8 billion yuan, alongside the establishment of various scientific centers and pilot projects [2] - Jiangsu is focusing on cutting-edge technologies such as AI, quantum technology, and 6G, with 254 major projects underway [2] Group 2: Strategic Technology Development - Jiangsu is enhancing its strategic technological capabilities by establishing major innovation platforms, including the Suzhou Laboratory and 44 national key laboratories [3] - The province has achieved significant breakthroughs, including the world's first observation of a graviton mode in condensed matter and the establishment of the first 8-inch silicon-based gallium nitride production line [3] - Since 2021, Jiangsu has had six achievements recognized in the "Top Ten Scientific Advances in China" [3] Group 3: Innovation Entities - Jiangsu leads the nation in the number of innovative drugs approved, with seven new drugs approved during the "14th Five-Year Plan" compared to just one during the previous period [4][5] - The number of companies listed on the Science and Technology Innovation Board has increased from 42 to 114, making Jiangsu the only province with over 100 such companies [5] - Policies have been implemented to support the development of high-tech enterprises and unicorn companies, resulting in a significant increase in the number of high-tech firms [5] Group 4: Innovation Ecosystem - Jiangsu is reforming its technology system to eliminate barriers to innovation, including pilot reforms in technology achievement ownership and management [7] - The province has established a legal framework to support the development of new research institutions, enhancing the stability and growth of these entities [8] - Financial integration with technology has been emphasized, with over 640 billion yuan in new loans for technology sectors and a total fund size exceeding 140 billion yuan for incubators [8]