Core Insights - Shanghai is leading the nation in the innovation of pharmaceuticals and medical devices, with 30 approved domestic Class I innovative drugs from 2021 to September 2025, accounting for 17% of the national total [1] - The biopharmaceutical industry in Shanghai reached a scale of 500.57 billion yuan in the first half of this year, with expectations to surpass 1 trillion yuan for the full year [2] - Shanghai's License-out transactions for innovative drugs reached 38 in 2024, representing 35% of the national total, with a transaction value of 30.7 billion USD, accounting for 47% of the national total [3] Industry Growth - The biopharmaceutical industry in Shanghai has shown consistent growth, increasing from 761.71 billion yuan in 2021 to an estimated 984.70 billion yuan in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.94% [2] - By the end of 2024, Shanghai is expected to have 2,183 biopharmaceutical enterprises, covering manufacturing, services, and wholesale [2] - Shanghai has seen 46 companies go public from 2021 to 2024, with 4 new listings in 2023 alone [2] International Recognition - Since 2021, 9 drugs have been approved in international markets such as the US and Japan, indicating the global recognition of Shanghai's innovative capabilities [3] - Major international pharmaceutical and medical device companies have established headquarters or R&D centers in Shanghai, with 19 out of the top 20 in each category present [2] Policy Support - Shanghai has implemented various policies to support the biopharmaceutical industry, including regulations and action plans focused on synthetic biology, cell and gene therapy, and AI in medicine [4] - A biopharmaceutical industry mother fund with a total scale of 22.5 billion yuan has been established, along with a 10 billion yuan merger fund targeting strategic acquisitions in traditional Chinese medicine, vaccines, and high-end medical devices [4] - From 2021 to 2024, Shanghai's biopharmaceutical sector has secured 238.37 billion yuan in financing, ranking among the top in the country [4] Innovation Ecosystem - Shanghai has built a comprehensive innovation ecosystem that spans from research to clinical application, providing new momentum for high-quality development in the biopharmaceutical industry [5]