经济日报：持续激发中小企业活力

Core Viewpoint - The innovation vitality of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can be stimulated by promoting their deep participation in the industrial and supply chains, enhancing their supporting capabilities [1][4] Group 1: Current Performance of SMEs - In the first eight months of this year, the added value of industrial SMEs increased by 7.6% year-on-year, outpacing large enterprises by 3.3 percentage points, indicating stable overall operation and a notable surge in innovation vitality [2] - The proportion of effective invention patents from independent R&D among SMEs reached 75.3% in 2024, up by 3.9 percentage points from the previous year [2] - The rate of industrialization for invention patents among small and micro enterprises hit new highs at 57.8% and 36.7%, respectively [2] - Specialized and innovative SMEs, referred to as "little giants," hold 32.74 million invention patents, accounting for 11% of the total [2] Group 2: Support for Innovation and Digital Transformation - To enhance innovation, a supportive and inclusive environment is essential, requiring sustained capital investment and the establishment of a national SME development fund to attract more social capital [3] - The government should select replicable digital transformation solutions to guide SMEs, addressing their challenges in transitioning to digital operations [3] - Financial measures such as fiscal subsidies, tax reductions, and special funds should be implemented to meet the funding needs of SMEs during their digital transformation [3] Group 3: Role of SMEs in Economic Development - SMEs are crucial for driving innovation, promoting employment, and improving livelihoods, with their health directly impacting the resilience of the economy [4] - Local governments and departments should focus on addressing the urgent issues faced by SMEs, creating mechanisms to foster the growth of specialized and innovative SMEs [4]