白春礼：国际竞争加速向基础前沿前移，企业创新角色正在升级

Core Viewpoint - The integration of basic research into corporate strategy is essential for enhancing national competitiveness and sustaining industrial advantages, as highlighted by the rapid evolution of technology and international competition [1][2]. Group 1: Importance of Basic Research - Basic research is increasingly recognized as the "first move" in industrial competition and a source of national competitiveness [1]. - The boundary between technological innovation and industrial innovation is becoming blurred, with companies transitioning from being mere "applicators" of technology to "creators" of science [1][2]. Group 2: Changes in Corporate Attitudes Towards Basic Research - Companies are shifting their perception of basic research from an "external supply" to a "core competitive asset," leading to systematic management of research [2]. - Leading international firms are making original contributions to "new paradigm basic research," significantly altering the research landscape [2]. Group 3: Challenges Faced by Domestic Companies - Basic research funding in China is relatively low, with only about 6.9% of total R&D expenditure allocated to basic research in 2024, compared to over 12%-20% in leading countries [3]. - Corporate spending on basic research is minimal, constituting only about 1% of total R&D expenditures, indicating a weak role as funders of basic research [3]. - Companies face multiple barriers in conducting basic research, including unstable expectations, financial pressures, and insufficient interdisciplinary capabilities [3]. Group 4: Recommendations for Enhancing Basic Research - Integrate corporate basic research into national strategic tasks to create stable support and long-term arrangements [4]. - Develop effective incentives and risk-sharing mechanisms to ensure long-term investments yield returns [4]. - Establish collaborative platforms between research institutions and companies to facilitate innovation in basic research [4]. - Reform talent supply and evaluation systems to foster an environment conducive to corporate basic research [5].