科创板打造 “硬科技”企业成长新天地

Core Viewpoint - The Sci-Tech Innovation Board (STAR Market) has evolved into a preferred platform for "hard technology" companies in China, supporting high-level technological self-reliance and innovation since its establishment seven years ago [1][2]. Group 1: Growth and Development of STAR Market - The STAR Market has seen over 590 companies listed, raising more than 900 billion yuan through IPOs, including various special types of enterprises [2][3]. - The STAR Market has become the primary domestic financing platform for many technology companies that previously could not meet profitability requirements for listing abroad [3][4]. - The introduction of the "1+6" reform policy has led to the establishment of the Sci-Tech Growth Layer, allowing more companies to access capital markets [4][6]. Group 2: Financial Performance and R&D Investment - Companies in the Sci-Tech Growth Layer reported a 35.1% year-on-year increase in revenue, while net profit losses decreased by 45.4%, with a median R&D intensity of 44.3% [5]. - The STAR Market has facilitated significant financing activities, with 18 new IPO applications and nearly 150 industry mergers and acquisitions since the "1+6" policy was introduced [6]. Group 3: Support for Emerging Industries - The STAR Market is expanding its support for emerging industries, including artificial intelligence and commercial aerospace, by allowing more companies to meet the fifth set of listing standards [7]. - The expansion of the fifth set of standards is expected to attract more technology-driven companies to the STAR Market, enhancing their access to long-term funding [7].