Group 1 - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced the latest list of 100 small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) characteristic industrial clusters for 2025, with six clusters from Jiangsu province recognized [1] - The recognized clusters include: Nanjing's CNC machine tool functional components, Changzhou's industrial collaborative robots, Suzhou's simulation fiber materials, Nantong's offshore wind power equipment, Yancheng's flue gas treatment environmental protection equipment, and Taixing's low-carbon olefin extended functional materials [1] - The recognition process involved preliminary review and recommendation by provincial SME authorities, expert evaluation, and public announcement, with a validity period of three years [1] Group 2 - In 2022, MIIT initiated the recognition of national SME characteristic industrial clusters, selecting a batch of clusters that are prominent in their respective fields and have strong core competitiveness to support high-quality county-level economic development [1] - The recognized clusters are required to focus on leading industries and enhance the supporting capabilities of key links in the industrial chain, with provincial authorities expected to develop long-term plans and special support policies for their regions [1] - MIIT will monitor the development of these clusters and implement dynamic management for those already recognized [1] Group 3 - The first batch of SME characteristic industrial clusters for 2022 was also announced, with 97 clusters passing the review, including those from Jiangsu such as Changshu's electronic fluorine materials and Liyang's power battery industry clusters [2] - The review process for the first batch included similar evaluation and approval steps as the latest batch [2]

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]