Core Insights - The "Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou" innovation cluster is projected to surpass Japan's "Tokyo-Yokohama" cluster by 2025, becoming the world's leading innovation cluster according to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) [1] R&D Investment Overview - In 2024, Guangdong's R&D expenditure reached 509.96 billion yuan, marking a 6.2% increase and maintaining its position as the highest in the country for nine consecutive years [3][4] - Guangdong's R&D expenditure accounts for 14% of the national total, with an R&D intensity of 3.60%, surpassing the national average of 2.69% by 0.91 percentage points [4][6] R&D Investment Structure - The R&D investment structure in Guangdong is evolving, with a focus on increasing the proportion of basic research, which saw an 8.3% increase to 28.90 billion yuan in 2024 [7][10] - Application research funding surged by 64.6% to 59.17 billion yuan, indicating a significant shift towards converting scientific principles into technological prototypes [10][11] Sector-Specific R&D Funding - Six industrial sectors in Guangdong had R&D expenditures exceeding 10 billion yuan in 2024, collectively accounting for 83.4% of the R&D funding for large-scale industrial enterprises [11] - The high-tech manufacturing sector's R&D funding reached 228.78 billion yuan, growing by 13.2% compared to 2023, highlighting the innovation vitality in Guangdong's high-tech industries [11][12] Regional R&D Dynamics - The Pearl River Delta (PRD) region's R&D expenditure reached 491.04 billion yuan in 2024, representing 96.3% of the total R&D funding in Guangdong, with a growth rate of 6.6% [12] - R&D intensity in the PRD is 4.26%, exceeding the provincial average, with Shenzhen leading at 6.67%, the highest among major cities in China [12][14] Collaborative Innovation Ecosystem - The collaboration among Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong is fostering a mature innovation ecosystem, supported by significant R&D investments that enhance the region's technological capabilities [14][15]
广东这项投入连续9年全国第一，投入强度再创新高超欧盟平均水平
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-06 10:14