新华鲜报·“十四五”发展亮点 | “小体量”大能量！专精特新“小巨人”研发平均投入超3000万元

Group 1 - The "14th Five-Year Plan" has emphasized the development of specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in China, with an average of 26.6 invention patents and over 30 million yuan in R&D investment per "little giant" enterprise by 2024 [1][2] - The number of specialized and innovative SMEs has increased from less than 40,000 to over 140,000 during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, representing a growth of more than 2.5 times [1] - "Little giant" enterprises have grown from over 5,000 to 17,600, accounting for 3.5% of the total number of industrial SMEs, contributing 9.6% of revenue and 13.7% of profits [1] Group 2 - Specialized and innovative SMEs focus on their core businesses and play a crucial role in enhancing the stability of industrial and supply chains, thus driving economic and social development [1] - These SMEs are recognized as "single champions" and "supporting experts" in niche markets, with over 60% engaged in industrial foundational sectors and nearly 80% located in key industrial chain segments [1] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology plans to strengthen the innovation capabilities of enterprises, enhance the support role of quality enterprises in the industrial chain, and optimize the development environment for SMEs [2]