Zheng Quan Ri Bao Wang·2025-10-24 11:14Core Insights - Wuhan Heyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd. is set to become the first incremental enterprise in the Sci-Tech Innovation Board's growth layer, focusing on innovative drug development, particularly the "rice blood" technology [1] - The Sci-Tech Innovation Board has supported 13 innovative drug companies with a total market capitalization of nearly 500 billion, leading to the approval of 25 new drugs since its inception [1][4] - The introduction of the fifth set of listing standards has allowed unprofitable companies to access capital markets, significantly boosting the innovative drug sector in China [2] Industry Development - Since 2019, China's innovative drug industry has raised over 1 trillion in financing across primary and secondary markets, leading to unprecedented activity in drug research and development [2] - China's innovative drug R&D pipeline accounts for approximately 25% of the global total, surpassing the number of active innovative drugs in the U.S. [2] - The establishment of the "growth layer" in the Sci-Tech Innovation Board aims to enhance support for technology innovation and has been pivotal for companies like Suzhou Zelgen Biopharmaceuticals, which has successfully launched three new drugs since listing [2] R&D Investment and Performance - High R&D investment is a key reason for the lack of profitability among companies in the growth layer, but it is also a critical driver for future innovation [3] - BeiGene, a leading innovative drug company, is projected to invest 14.1 billion in R&D in 2024, maintaining its position as the top R&D spender on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board [3] - BeiGene's drug, Zebrutinib, has achieved significant global sales, generating 1.3 billion in revenue in the first half of the year, with a year-on-year growth of over 56% [3] Financial Performance - The innovative drug companies in the growth layer are transitioning from R&D investment to commercialization, with a combined revenue of 31.9 billion expected in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth rate of 54.39% [5] - The annual compound growth rate of these companies' revenue since 2019 is 52.33%, significantly outpacing the growth rate of other sectors [5][6] - Innovent Biologics reported a net profit of 3.7 billion after its IPO, driven by a strategic partnership with Bristol-Myers Squibb, which included an upfront payment of 800 million [4] International Collaboration and Market Recognition - The innovative drug companies have engaged in international collaborations, with potential transaction values nearing 5 billion, indicating strong global market recognition [7] - Companies like Innovent Biologics and Nocera have secured licensing agreements with international firms, further validating the strength of China's innovative drug sector [7]