研发费用加计扣除等政策红利持续释放，激励更多企业开展创新活动。2024年，享受加计扣除减免税企 业所占比重指数和科技拨款占财政拨款比重指数分别比上年增长3.8%和1.6%。 创新投入越来越大。2024年我国创新投入指数为162.6，比上年增长5.1%，该领域的4个评价指标指数全 部实现增长。 基础研究是技术突破和产业变革的底层驱动力。2024年我国基础研究经费达2500.9亿元，比上年增长 10.7%，占研究与试验发展（R&D）经费比重达到6.88%，创历史最好水平。 国家统计局数据显示，2024年中国创新指数为174.2（以2015年为100），比上年增长5.3%。我国科技创 新能力持续提升，创新产出较快增长，发展新动能不断壮大，为经济高质量发展提供有力支撑。 创新环境越来越好。2024年我国创新环境指数为186.0，比上年增长4.9%，该领域5个评价指标指数全部 实现增长。 高素质研发人才已成为支撑我国科技创新的重要生力军。2024年我国理工农医类本科及以上毕业生人数 达314.5万人，占比达50.7%。 创新产出越来越高。2024年我国创新产出指数为215.8，比上年增长8.1%，是四个分领域中增长最快 ...

Core Insights - The transformation of the economic growth model is fundamentally driven by systemic changes, which are essential for fostering an environment conducive to innovation [1][3][5] Group 1: Economic Models - There exists a dual economic structure in China, where some regions and industries operate under a market-driven model (2B model), while others remain influenced by traditional administrative resource allocation methods (1B model) [3][4] - Regions that have successfully implemented the 2B model have achieved significant economic progress over the past 30 years, highlighting the disparity in development across different areas [3][4] Group 2: Government's Role - The belief that government agencies can effectively predict and dictate which industries or technologies will succeed is deemed unrealistic, as no institution can foresee the future viability of specific sectors [4][5] - The government should focus on creating a nurturing environment for innovative enterprises rather than directly intervening to select industries or technologies [5] Group 3: Innovation and Entrepreneurship - Successful emerging companies, such as DeepSeek and Xiaopeng humanoid robots, often rise without significant institutional support, relying instead on their innovation and alignment with market needs [4][5] - A conducive business environment can lead to the emergence of successful enterprises, even if only a small fraction of startups achieve significant growth [5]

Core Insights - The 2024 China Innovation Index reached 174.2, reflecting a 5.3% increase from 2023, indicating a steady growth trend in the country's innovation environment [1] Group 1: Innovation Environment Improvement - The innovation environment index for 2024 is 186.0, up 4.9% from the previous year, with all five evaluation indicators showing growth [2] - The proportion of science and engineering graduates among the eligible population increased by 10.8%, continuing a three-year trend of double-digit growth [2] - In 2024, the number of science, engineering, agriculture, and medical graduates reached 3.145 million, an increase of 172,000 from the previous year, accounting for 50.7% of the eligible population [2] - The number of enterprises benefiting from tax deduction policies for R&D expenses reached 137,000, an increase of 14,000, representing an 11.1% growth [2] Group 2: Increased Innovation Investment - The innovation investment index for 2024 is 162.6, reflecting a 5.1% increase, with all four evaluation indicators showing growth [3] - Basic research funding reached 250.09 billion yuan, a 10.7% increase, marking a two-digit growth trend [3] - Enterprises contributed 77.1% to the growth of national R&D funding, solidifying their role as the main driver of R&D expenditure [3] - R&D expenditure for large industrial enterprises was 2,254.77 billion yuan, up 7.5% from the previous year [3] Group 3: Rapid Growth in Innovation Output - The innovation output index for 2024 is 215.8, the fastest-growing among the four fields, with all four evaluation indicators showing growth [4] - The number of invention patents granted reached 1.045 million, a 13.5% increase, while the total number of valid invention patents reached 4.682 million, up 16.6% [4] - High-value invention patents accounted for 42.2% of valid patents, an increase of 0.7 percentage points from the previous year [4] - The technology market saw 994,000 contracts with a total transaction value of 6.8 trillion yuan, reflecting a 5.1% and 11.2% increase, respectively [4] Group 4: Steady Improvement in Innovation Effectiveness - The innovation effectiveness index for 2024 is 132.4, up 1.9%, with five evaluation indicators showing mixed results [5] - Labor productivity increased to 173,898 yuan per person, a 4.9% rise, enhancing the internal driving force for economic growth [5] Group 5: New Economic Drivers - The value added by the "three new" economies reached 24.3 trillion yuan, a 6.7% increase, surpassing the GDP growth rate by 2.5 percentage points [6] - New product sales revenue for large industrial enterprises reached 35.5 trillion yuan, a 3.9% increase, accounting for 25.4% of total revenue [6]

Core Insights - The 2024 China Innovation Index reached 174.2, reflecting a 5.3% increase from 2023, indicating a steady growth trend [1] - The innovation environment continues to improve, with a 4.9% increase in the innovation environment index to 186.0, supported by a significant rise in the proportion of science and engineering graduates [1] - Innovation input is on the rise, with the innovation input index at 162.6, a 5.1% increase, and basic research funding reaching 250.09 billion yuan, up 10.7% [2] Innovation Environment - The innovation environment index increased to 186.0, a 4.9% rise from the previous year, with all five evaluation indicators showing growth [1] - The proportion of science and engineering graduates among the eligible population rose by 10.8%, marking three consecutive years of double-digit growth [1] - The number of industrial enterprises benefiting from the R&D expense deduction policy reached 137,000, an 11.1% increase from the previous year [1] Innovation Input - The innovation input index stood at 162.6, reflecting a 5.1% increase, with all four evaluation indicators showing growth [2] - Basic research funding amounted to 250.09 billion yuan, representing a 10.7% increase, continuing a trend of rapid growth [2] Innovation Output - The innovation output index grew to 215.8, an 8.1% increase, making it the fastest-growing area among the four fields [2] - By the end of 2024, the number of valid invention patents in China reached 4.682 million, a 16.6% increase, with high-value invention patents totaling 1.978 million, accounting for 42.2% of valid patents [2] Innovation Effectiveness - The innovation effectiveness index increased to 132.4, a 1.9% rise, with five evaluation indicators showing mixed results [2] - Labor productivity in China reached 173,898 yuan per person, a 4.9% increase from the previous year [2] - The value added by the "three new" economy reached 24.3 trillion yuan, growing by 6.7%, surpassing the GDP growth rate by 2.5 percentage points [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that multinational companies are not merely relocating production to China but are strategically reallocating global innovation resources, emphasizing future-oriented choices [3][5][6] - There is a notable trend of increased foreign investment in R&D in China, with 631 foreign R&D centers established in Shanghai and 221 in Beijing as of September and January respectively [3] - Significant investments include Bosch's plan to invest approximately 10 billion yuan in Suzhou for smart driving technology and Danfoss's additional investment of 2.7 billion yuan in Jiaxing for a new factory [3][4] Group 2 - China is recognized not only for its large consumer market but also as a vibrant market where new trends and demands often emerge first, making it essential for companies to integrate into this market for greater development opportunities [4] - The country has become a leader in several advanced technology fields, with Bayer reporting that 15% of its global innovative health products come from China, the highest for any single market [4][5] - The investment in China is seen as a forward-looking strategy rather than just a localization tactic, with many companies establishing R&D centers to enhance their global competitiveness [5][6] Group 3 - China's robust industrial system and rich application scenarios contribute to its increasing importance in the global innovation chain, with R&D expenditure intensity surpassing the EU average and a rise in global innovation index ranking to 10th [4][5] - The supportive environment for innovation in China, characterized by high acceptance of new technologies by government, enterprises, and consumers, fosters a positive cycle between technology and market [5][6] - The ongoing optimization of the business environment, including better protection of intellectual property rights and equal treatment for foreign enterprises, enhances the attractiveness of China for foreign investment [5][6]

Core Insights - The 2024 China Innovation Index reached 174.2, reflecting a 5.3% increase from 2023, indicating a steady growth trend in innovation [1] - The innovation environment continues to improve, with the innovation environment index at 186.0, up 4.9% from the previous year, and all five evaluation indicators showing growth [1] - Innovation input is on the rise, with the innovation input index at 162.6, a 5.1% increase year-on-year, and basic research funding reaching 250.09 billion yuan, up 10.7% [2] Innovation Output - The innovation output index for 2024 is 215.8, marking an 8.1% increase, the fastest growth among the four subfields, with all four evaluation indicators showing growth [2] - By the end of 2024, the number of valid invention patents in China reached 4.682 million, a 16.6% increase, with high-value invention patents totaling 1.978 million, accounting for 42.2% of valid patents, up 0.7 percentage points from the previous year [2] Innovation Effectiveness - The innovation effectiveness index is 132.4, reflecting a 1.9% increase, with five evaluation indicators showing mixed results [2] - Labor productivity in China reached 173,898 yuan per person, a 4.9% increase year-on-year, while the value added by the "three new" economy was 24.3 trillion yuan, growing 6.7%, surpassing the GDP growth rate by 2.5 percentage points [2] - The trends in the innovation index indicate a continuously improving innovation environment and steadily enhancing innovation effectiveness, laying a solid foundation for high-quality development [2]

央视网消息：据国家统计局网站消息，日前，国家统计局社科文司《中国创新指数研究》课题组发布了 2024年中国创新指数测算结果。从测算结果看，2024年中国创新指数达到174.2，比2023年增长5.3%， 保持稳步增长态势。在四个分领域的18个评价指标指数中，每万名R&D人员高价值发明专利拥有量指 数、理工类毕业生占适龄人口比重指数等2个指标指数保持较快增长，增速连续3年超过10%。中国创新 指数走势表明，我国创新环境持续改善，创新投入继续增加，创新产出较快增长，创新成效稳步提升， 科技强国根基不断夯实，为高质量发展提供坚实支撑。 基础研究投入保持较快增长。加大基础研究投入是提升原始创新能力的重要根基，2024年我国基础研究 经费达2500.9亿元，比上年增长10.7%，延续两位数以上较快增长势头，增速高于全社会R&D经费增速 1.8个百分点，占R&D经费比重达到6.88%，创历史最好水平。 一、创新环境持续改善，人才支撑得到加强 2024年，我国创新环境指数为186.0，比上年增长4.9%，该领域5个评价指标指数全部实现增长。 理工类人才培养规模持续壮大。评价指标中，理工类毕业生占适龄人口比重指数比上年增长1 ...

Core Insights - The 2024 China Innovation Index reached 174.2, reflecting a 5.3% increase from 2023, indicating a steady growth trend in the country's innovation environment [2] Group 1: Innovation Environment Improvement - The innovation environment index for 2024 is 186.0, up 4.9% from the previous year, with all five evaluation indicators showing growth [3] - The proportion of science and engineering graduates among the eligible population increased by 10.8%, continuing a three-year trend of double-digit growth [3] - In 2024, the number of science, engineering, agriculture, and medical graduates reached 3.145 million, an increase of 172,000 from the previous year, accounting for 50.7% of the eligible population [3] - The number of enterprises benefiting from tax incentives for R&D increased to 137,000, up 11.1% from the previous year [3] Group 2: Increased Innovation Investment - The innovation investment index for 2024 is 162.6, a 5.1% increase from the previous year, with all four evaluation indicators showing growth [4] - Basic research funding reached 250.09 billion yuan, a 10.7% increase, marking a historical high of 6.88% of total R&D expenditure [4] - Enterprises contributed 77.1% to the growth of total R&D expenditure, with industrial enterprises' R&D spending at 2,254.77 billion yuan, up 7.5% [4] Group 3: Rapid Growth in Innovation Output - The innovation output index for 2024 is 215.8, the fastest-growing sector with an 8.1% increase [5] - The number of invention patents granted reached 1.045 million, a 13.5% increase, with valid invention patents totaling 4.682 million, up 16.6% [5] - The number of high-value invention patents reached 1.978 million, accounting for 42.2% of valid patents, an increase of 0.7 percentage points from the previous year [5] - The technology market saw 994,000 contracts with a total transaction value of 6.8 trillion yuan, reflecting a 5.1% and 11.2% increase, respectively [5] Group 4: Steady Improvement in Innovation Effectiveness - The innovation effectiveness index for 2024 is 132.4, a 1.9% increase, with five evaluation indicators showing mixed results [7] - Labor productivity increased to 173,898 yuan per person, a 4.9% rise, enhancing the internal driving force for economic growth [7] - The value added by the "three new" economy reached 24.3 trillion yuan, a 6.7% increase, surpassing the GDP growth rate by 2.5 percentage points [7] - New product sales revenue for large industrial enterprises reached 35.5 trillion yuan, a 3.9% increase, accounting for 25.4% of total revenue [7]

Core Insights - Guangdong continues to rank first in the national innovation capability for nine consecutive years, showcasing strong performance in enterprise innovation and innovation environment [2][5] - The report indicates a marginal convergence in Guangdong's leading advantage, with a decline in innovation efficiency and growth potential rankings, necessitating a reassessment of its innovation leadership [2][5] Innovation Performance - Guangdong ranks first in enterprise innovation and innovation environment, second in knowledge creation, fourth in knowledge acquisition, and second in innovation performance [2][3] - The province's R&D investment from large-scale industrial enterprises reached 342.66 billion yuan, accounting for 16.34% of the national total, maintaining the top position [3][6] Patent and Product Development - Guangdong leads the nation with 143,141 invention patents granted and 164,853 invention patent applications from large-scale industrial enterprises [3][4] - New product sales revenue in Guangdong reached 5.19 trillion yuan, also the highest in the country, with new products accounting for the third-largest share of operating income [3][4] Manufacturing and Technology - The advanced manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing sectors in Guangdong are projected to increase their value-added shares to 56.7% and 31.6% respectively by 2024 [4] - The province produces 43% of the nation's new energy vehicles, 44% of industrial robots, over 40% of smartphones, and 18% of integrated circuits, indicating a strong industrial cluster [4] Talent and Investment - Guangdong aims to attract over 1 million college graduates by July 2025, with recruitment events planned across major cities [6] - The province's R&D expenditure has reached 510 billion yuan, with a research intensity of 3.6%, leading the nation in several key technology indicators [6] Global Innovation Standing - The "Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou" cluster has surpassed the "Tokyo-Yokohama" cluster to become the top global innovation cluster according to the Global Innovation Index [7][8] - This cluster excels in PCT patent applications, scientific publications, and venture capital, indicating a balanced strength across key innovation dimensions [8]

Group 1 - Zhejiang is being positioned as a "black land" for innovation and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the need for a vibrant innovation ecosystem [2][4] - The development of the world's first "Bone 02" bone glue by Zhejiang University Shao Yifu Hospital highlights the region's innovative capabilities [2] - The global ranking of Hangzhou at 13th in the World Intellectual Property Organization's 2025 Global Innovation Index reflects the region's growing prominence in innovation [2] Group 2 - Over 50 significant technological achievements in fields such as artificial intelligence and new materials were reported in the first half of the year, showcasing the diverse sources of innovation [3] - The concept of "equal opportunity" is crucial for fostering innovation in Zhejiang, allowing various entities to thrive regardless of their size or background [3][4] - The supportive policies and funding for private enterprises in Zhejiang are driving the growth of technology-driven companies [4] Group 3 - There is a recognized need for further reforms to enhance the innovation environment, including breaking down institutional barriers and improving intellectual property protection [5] - The emphasis on creating a more inclusive culture for researchers is essential for providing better growth opportunities and evaluation systems [5] - The ongoing efforts to cultivate Zhejiang's "black land" for innovation are expected to yield more innovative outcomes and successful startups [6]