有高校科技成果转化金额年增70倍，上海赋权改革让“纸”变“钱”

Core Insights - Shanghai is developing a "scientist + technology manager + patient capital" triangle model to enhance technology transfer and commercialization of research outcomes [1][15] - The contribution of universities to national basic research growth exceeds 50%, with a significant increase in technology transfer contracts [1] - The reform in technology transfer mechanisms in Shanghai has led to a substantial increase in contract amounts and the establishment of a new rights structure [2][11] Technology Transfer Growth - In 2024, the total contract amount for technology transfer from Shanghai's universities and research institutions is expected to reach 365.93 billion yuan, a 6.7-fold increase since 2014 [1] - The total contract amount for technology transfer in 2025 (January to November) is projected to be 576.40 billion yuan, a 132.6% increase compared to the same period in the previous year [1] - The national technology transfer contract amount from universities and research institutions is projected to reach 226.91 billion yuan in 2024, with a year-on-year growth of approximately 10% [1] Reform Mechanisms - The core of the reform in Shanghai's technology transfer is the separation of ownership and usage rights, allowing universities to transfer rights to research teams [2][4] - Shanghai Jiao Tong University has implemented a "1+5+20" policy framework to support technology transfer, granting 70% ownership of patents to research teams and 30% to faculty [5] - The "complete empowerment" model has been adopted, allowing researchers to retain 100% ownership of their inventions when forming companies [11][14] Case Studies - Shanghai Jiao Tong University has seen significant success, with over 200 faculty-led startups and a total financing amount exceeding 190 billion yuan, with a market valuation of over 1,200 billion yuan [10] - East China Normal University reported a nearly 70-fold increase in technology transfer contract amounts in 2024, reaching 4.76 billion yuan, and a total of 14.9 billion yuan by December 2025 [11][12] - The establishment of a robust support system for faculty entrepreneurship has led to successful commercialization of research outcomes, creating a positive feedback loop between research and application [13][14] Future Directions - The Shanghai government is focusing on deepening the reform of the ownership system for job-related scientific achievements and improving the management of technology transfer assets [15] - The ongoing reforms aim to create a conducive environment for technology transfer, ensuring transparency and compliance in the commercialization process [14][15]