Core Insights - The Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou innovation cluster has ranked first in the 2025 Global Innovation Index, surpassing the Tokyo-Yokohama cluster for the first time [1][2] - The Global Innovation Index is a comprehensive and authoritative report assessing national innovation capabilities, established by WIPO, Cornell University, and INSEAD in 2007 [1] - The ranking is based on three core indicators: international patent applications, scientific publications, and venture capital transaction volume, with the latter being newly introduced this year [1][2] Summary by Category Innovation Cluster Rankings - The top ten innovation clusters globally include Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou, Tokyo-Yokohama, San Jose-San Francisco, Beijing, Seoul, Shanghai-Suzhou, New York, London, Boston-Cambridge, and Los Angeles [2] - Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou accounts for 9% of global PCT patent applications, ranking second globally, with Huawei being the top applicant [2] - In scientific publications, this cluster represents 2.4% of the global total, with Sun Yat-sen University leading in this category [2] Regional Contributions - Hong Kong serves as a research hub with top universities, while Shenzhen contributes significantly to patent applications, and Guangzhou excels in scientific publications and technology transfer [3][5] - Shenzhen's R&D investment reached 223.66 billion yuan, growing by 18.9%, with a research intensity of 6.46%, ranking second among major cities in China [5] - Guangzhou has established various funds totaling 2 trillion yuan to support innovation and technology projects, with over 200 projects funded [5] Future Strategies - To maintain and enhance the competitive advantage of the Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou innovation cluster, four areas of deep integration are recommended: cross-border collaboration, enterprise innovation leadership, open innovation networks, and dual-driven development of basic research and industrial application [7] - The integration of these strategies aims to leverage the policy advantages of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and position the cluster as a globally influential international technology innovation center [7]