Core Viewpoint - The focus of economic work in 2026 will be on technological innovation, with specific strategies for Nantong to enhance its role in the Yangtze River Delta's innovation landscape [1] Group 1: Technological Innovation Strategies - Nantong should shift from an industry-driven model to one that is driven by innovation chains, emphasizing breakthroughs in fundamental technologies rather than just engineering applications [1][4] - The city needs to optimize its talent structure rather than just increasing the number of talents, focusing on building a robust innovation ecosystem [1][5] - Nantong can leverage strategic transportation links to create an innovation corridor with Shanghai, enhancing regional collaboration and competitiveness [2][5] Group 2: Lessons from the G60 Innovation Corridor - The G60 Innovation Corridor serves as a model for regional economic development, emphasizing institutional innovation, economic empowerment, and social contributions [2][3] - Key industries in the G60 Corridor include large aircraft, quantum communication, and artificial intelligence, showcasing a collaborative model where R&D is concentrated in Shanghai while manufacturing occurs in surrounding areas [3] - The corridor has seen significant achievements, including 12,262 key laboratories and 36,500 high-tech enterprises, with PCT international patent applications accounting for 10.1% of the national total [3] Group 3: Future Industry Focus Areas - Nantong should target key sectors such as offshore renewable energy and green marine equipment, with innovations in offshore wind power and hydrogen production technologies [5][6] - The city is positioned to make breakthroughs in the third-generation semiconductor and electronic information materials sectors, aiming to integrate into the core of the Yangtze River Delta's semiconductor technology chain [6] - Nantong can also develop its aerospace and low-altitude economy industries, focusing on lightweight materials and smart manufacturing applications [6] Group 4: Talent Development - Talent is identified as the primary resource for innovation, with a need to build a competitive talent ecosystem that attracts top scientists and integrates industry and research talent [5][6] - Establishing a research evaluation system aligned with Shanghai and supporting collaborative projects between engineers and research teams are recommended [5][6] - The development of an engineering education system in collaboration with local universities is essential for nurturing talent in new materials, smart manufacturing, and marine engineering [6]