科技型中小企业纳入优质中小企业梯度培育范围

Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has issued a revised management method for the cultivation of high-quality small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which now includes technology-based SMEs in its scope, aiming to enhance the quality and support for these enterprises [1][2]. Group 1: Cultivation System - The revised method expands the cultivation scope to include technology-based SMEs alongside innovative SMEs, collectively referred to as technology and innovation-based SMEs [1]. - A total of 17,600 specialized and innovative "little giant" enterprises have been cultivated since the start of the 14th Five-Year Plan, leading to the development of over 140,000 specialized and innovative SMEs and more than 600,000 technology and innovation-based SMEs [1]. Group 2: Discovery Mechanism - The new method introduces a proactive discovery mechanism to identify potential high-quality SMEs through data related to supply chains, equity investments, intellectual property, technology awards, and talent cultivation [2]. - The recognition standards for SMEs will not be lowered, but the thresholds for revenue, R&D investment, and intellectual property will be raised to ensure quality [2]. Group 3: Support Policies - The method emphasizes the need for local SME authorities to effectively utilize financial, technological, and talent support policies, tailoring services based on the characteristics and positioning of different enterprises [2]. - The aim is to implement policies that allow for immediate benefits to enterprises without the need for application, ensuring quick access to support [2].