Core Viewpoint - The emphasis on the dual role of scientific popularization and technological innovation as essential components for achieving innovative development, with a call for equal importance to be placed on both aspects in society [1][2] Group 1: Policy and Strategic Framework - The new revision of the "Science and Technology Popularization Law" will legally establish the equal importance of scientific popularization and technological innovation [1] - A series of policies have been introduced to strengthen the institutional framework for the collaboration between scientific popularization and technological innovation, including the "National Science and Technology Popularization Development Plan" [3] - The top-level design for the collaboration has evolved from integrating research and popularization to a more comprehensive approach that includes various elements such as facilities, talent, and outcomes [3] Group 2: Collaborative Ecosystem - The collaboration between scientific popularization and technological innovation has expanded to include a diverse range of stakeholders, including technology enterprises, media, and the public [4] - The role of technology enterprises has become crucial in bridging the gap between science and the public through immersive educational experiences and open research facilities [4] - The content of scientific popularization has evolved to include cutting-edge topics such as the metaverse, chip technology, and AI advancements, reflecting public interest and enhancing the interaction between popularization and innovation [4] Group 3: Challenges and Recommendations - There are existing weaknesses in the collaboration, such as insufficient integration of popularization into evaluation systems for projects and talent, and a lag in the supply of cutting-edge popularization content [5] - The urgency of building a strong technological nation has been highlighted, with a strategic goal set for 2035, necessitating improvements in the effectiveness of the collaboration [5] - Recommendations include strengthening institutional collaboration, innovating content production mechanisms, and enhancing talent development in the field of scientific popularization [6][7]