Core Insights - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has announced the 2025 list of characteristic industrial clusters for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with 100 clusters recognized, valid for three years [1] - Jiangsu province has six clusters on the list, while Hunan and Hebei lead with seven each, marking the highest number of new entries [1] Summary by Cluster - **Nanjing Lishui CNC Machine Tool Functional Components Cluster**: Comprises 180 enterprises, with a projected total output value of 24.98 billion yuan by the end of 2024. It has established 21 provincial innovation platforms and has made significant contributions to national standards [1] - **Changzhou Wujin Industrial Collaborative Robot Cluster**: Hosts 141 enterprises, producing over 40,000 robots annually, with a total industry scale exceeding 20 billion yuan. It has a strong presence in global markets and significant advantages in robot R&D and manufacturing [2] - **Suzhou Wujiang Simulation Fiber Materials Cluster**: Features a complete industrial chain from fiber R&D to end applications, with a total output value of 27.499 billion yuan in 2024. It includes 73 SMEs and has established itself as a leader in the simulation fiber sector [2] - **Rudong Offshore Wind Power Equipment Cluster**: Recognized as a national leader, it has built 32 wind farms with an installed capacity of 4.83 million kW, accounting for 40% of Jiangsu's offshore wind capacity. The cluster includes 58 enterprises and is projected to reach a total output value of 22.477 billion yuan in 2024 [3] - **Yancheng Tinghu Air Pollution Control Equipment Cluster**: Focuses on a complete industrial chain for air pollution control and environmental monitoring, with over 60 key enterprises. It has established 16 R&D institutions in collaboration with universities [3] - **Taixing Low-Carbon Olefin Extended Functional Materials Cluster**: Comprises 75 SMEs, with a high innovation density reflected in 434 valid invention patents. It has developed significant core competencies in low-carbon olefin processing and functional materials [4] Overall Assessment - The six clusters from Jiangsu align with national standards emphasizing focused industries, distinctive advantages, resource aggregation, and efficient collaboration networks. They are pivotal for regional economic development and the upgrading of SMEs [4] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology emphasizes the need for clusters to focus on key industries and improve supply chain capabilities, with plans for ongoing monitoring and dynamic management of recognized clusters [4]

Core Insights - Jiangsu Province has successfully included six industrial clusters in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's 2025 list of characteristic industrial clusters for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) [1][3] Group 1: Industrial Clusters Overview - The selected industrial clusters include: 1. CNC machine tool functional components in Lishui District, Nanjing 2. Industrial collaborative robots in Wujin District, Changzhou 3. Simulation fiber materials in Wujiang District, Suzhou 4. Offshore wind power equipment in Rudong County 5. Flue gas treatment environmental protection equipment in Tinghu District, Yancheng 6. Low-carbon olefin extended functional materials in Taixing City [3][4] - Characteristic industrial clusters are defined as those located within county-level jurisdictions, led by SMEs, focusing on dominant industries, showcasing distinctive advantages, gathering resource elements, maintaining efficient collaborative networks, and having well-developed governance and services [3][4] Group 2: Economic Impact and Development - SMEs play a crucial role in driving innovation, promoting employment, and improving livelihoods, making them an essential part of regional economies [4] - Since 2022, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has conducted annual evaluations for recognizing characteristic industrial clusters, with Jiangsu having 19 national-level clusters recognized in previous lists [4] Group 3: Specific Cluster Highlights - The CNC machine tool functional components cluster in Lishui District focuses on the upstream and downstream industries of CNC machine tools, establishing a high-end machine tool industrial park that has attracted 180 enterprises, forming a complete industrial ecosystem [5][6] - The Wujiang simulation fiber materials cluster integrates the entire chain from fiber research and production to end applications, achieving a total output value of 27.499 billion yuan and housing two manufacturing champions [5] - Rudong County is a major hub for wind power equipment, with 32 wind farms and a total installed capacity exceeding 5.62 million kilowatts, accounting for nearly 25% of Jiangsu's total, and 4.83 million kilowatts of offshore wind capacity, representing about 40% of the province's total [5] - The Lishui CNC machine tool cluster has 21 provincial innovation platforms and has participated in the formulation of seven national standards, with 70% of its products achieving import substitution [6] - Wujin District is a core area for the robotics industry, producing over 40,000 robots annually and having a robotics industry chain scale exceeding 20 billion yuan [7]