2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-10-28 04:03Core Insights - The Sci-Tech Innovation Board (STAR Market) has transformed from an experimental platform for institutional innovation to a hub for "hard tech" companies during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, with significant growth in the number and market capitalization of technology innovation companies [1][2] Group 1: Market Performance - As of October 26, 2025, the number of listed companies on the STAR Market reached 589, with total IPO fundraising of 925.7 billion yuan and refinancing of 186.7 billion yuan, exceeding 1.1 trillion yuan in total [2] - The proportion of technology innovation companies in the Shanghai market increased from 32% to 41%, and their market capitalization share rose from 27% to 32% [1] Group 2: Industry Focus - The STAR Market has seen over 80% of its companies in emerging industries such as new-generation information technology, biomedicine, and high-end equipment manufacturing [2] - Approximately 120 companies in the integrated circuit sector are listed on the STAR Market, covering all aspects of the industry chain, including design, manufacturing, and testing [2] Group 3: R&D Investment - R&D investment by companies in the Shanghai market increased from 640 billion yuan to 1.07 trillion yuan, a growth of 66%, accounting for nearly 40% of the national total [3] - STAR Market companies have accumulated 120,000 patents, with a median R&D intensity of 12.6%, leading all A-share sectors [3] Group 4: Institutional Innovation - The STAR Market has introduced various reforms, including the "STAR Market Eight" and "M&A Six," enhancing inclusivity and providing tailored support for companies at different stages [4][5] - The STAR Market has streamlined refinancing conditions and established a quick financing system, significantly improving financing convenience for companies [5] Group 5: Talent and Investment Dynamics - Over 60% of STAR Market companies have founding teams composed of scientists and engineers, with nearly 30% of actual controllers also serving as core technical personnel [7] - The STAR Market has fostered a culture of early, small, and hard-tech investments, with about 90% of companies receiving venture capital before listing [7] Group 6: Future Outlook - As the 14th Five-Year Plan concludes, the capital market is expected to undergo deeper reforms to enhance the development of new quality productivity [8] - Future initiatives will focus on improving long-term capital arrangements and facilitating the entry of medium to long-term funds into the market [8]