Core Insights - He Yuan Bio (688765) is set to debut on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, becoming the first incremental enterprise in the Sci-Tech Growth Layer [1] - The Sci-Tech Growth Layer currently includes 13 innovative pharmaceutical companies with a total market capitalization of nearly 500 billion yuan, having facilitated the approval of 25 new drugs since their listing [1] Group 1: Institutional Reforms and Investment Trends - The reintroduction of the fifth set of listing standards on the Sci-Tech Board has allowed unprofitable companies to go public, significantly aiding innovative pharmaceutical firms in overcoming funding bottlenecks and accelerating drug development [2] - Since 2019, the cumulative financing scale of China's innovative drug industry in both primary and secondary markets has exceeded 1 trillion yuan, leading to a surge in research and development activities [2] - The establishment of the Sci-Tech Growth Layer in June aims to enhance the adaptability and inclusiveness of the Sci-Tech Board, supporting the development of new productive forces and technological innovation [2] Group 2: R&D and Commercialization Acceleration - High R&D investment is a primary reason for the current unprofitability of companies in the Sci-Tech Growth Layer, but it is also a key driver for future innovation [3] - In 2024, the total revenue of these innovative pharmaceutical companies is projected to reach 31.9 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth rate of 54.39%, significantly outpacing the sector's average [3] - These companies have successfully launched 20 new drugs classified as "global new" and achieved "breakthrough therapy" designation for 10 innovative drugs across 17 indications [3] Group 3: Leading Companies and Market Performance - BeiGene, a leading unprofitable innovative drug company, has achieved a "qualitative leap" through a combination of advanced technology and commercialization strategies, with R&D investment reaching 14.1 billion yuan in 2024 [4] - BeiGene's core product, Zebrutinib, has become the first domestic innovative drug to exceed 1 billion dollars in sales, with 1.3 billion dollars in half-year sales revenue in the first half of this year, reflecting over 56% year-on-year growth [4] - The company anticipates revenues exceeding 35 billion yuan in 2025, with operating profits turning positive, entering a virtuous cycle of "R&D breakthroughs—product scaling—profit realization" [4] Group 4: International Collaborations and Market Recognition - Several companies in the Sci-Tech Growth Layer have actively pursued international transactions this year, with potential total transaction amounts nearing 5 billion dollars, indicating global market recognition of their innovative capabilities [5] - For instance, Maiwei Bio has entered into a licensing agreement with Calico, a biotech company founded by Alphabet Inc., with a potential transaction value of 596 million dollars [5] - Another example includes Nuo Cheng Jian Hua, which announced a licensing agreement with Nasdaq-listed Zenas BioPharma, expecting an upfront payment of 100 million dollars and potential total transaction value exceeding 2 billion dollars [5]
资本赋能、研发引领，创新药产业构建创新发展新范式