南京，全球第五！

Core Insights - China occupies more than half of the top ten global research cities for the first time, increasing from five to six cities from 2023 to 2024 [1][3] - Beijing remains the top research city globally since 2016, followed by Shanghai in second place, with Nanjing, Guangzhou, Wuhan, and Hangzhou ranking fifth, sixth, eighth, and tenth respectively [1][3] Research Output Changes - The 2024 edition of the Nature Index highlights the latest research output changes in major global cities, with Nanjing and Guangzhou making significant contributions alongside Beijing and Shanghai [3] Nanjing's Innovation Strength - Nanjing ranks third in the "China City Technology Entrepreneurship Evaluation Report 2025" and ninth in the "2024 Global Innovation Index" [4] - The city is fifth in the National Innovation Capability Evaluation Report by the Chinese Academy of Sciences [4] Scientific Achievements - Nanjing scientists have made notable contributions, including the discovery of the earliest multicellular eukaryotic fossil, recognized in the top ten scientific breakthroughs of 2024 by the journal Science [7] - The city secured two positions in the "Top Ten Scientific Advances in China" by the National Natural Science Foundation of China for 2024 [7] Research and Development Infrastructure - Nanjing hosts over 50 higher education institutions, 120 national-level R&D platforms, and more than 10,000 high-tech enterprises, fostering a robust innovation ecosystem [10] - The city has established 34 national key laboratories and completed major technological infrastructure projects to support innovation [10] Policy Support for R&D - Nanjing has implemented various policies to promote R&D, including incentives for technology transfer organizations and support for specialized small and medium enterprises engaged in key technology tasks [12] - Recent measures aim to enhance the quality of specialized small and medium enterprises, particularly those involved in national key technology initiatives [12] Future Prospects - Nanjing is poised to advance its technological entrepreneurship and research capabilities, focusing on both foundational research and practical applications [14]