Core Viewpoint - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, has announced the launch of the third batch of pilot cities for the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aiming to enhance their competitiveness and innovation capabilities [1][3]. Group 1: Pilot Program Details - Approximately 34 cities will be selected for the pilot program this year, focusing on the actual needs of SMEs and ensuring that digital transformation brings tangible benefits and value [1][3]. - The pilot cities must be at the prefecture level or above, including provincial capitals and other prefecture-level cities, as well as districts and counties under direct control of municipalities [3]. - The program emphasizes the dual goals of upgrading traditional industries and promoting the development of strategic emerging industries and future industries [3]. Group 2: Focus Areas and Technologies - Specific sectors for digital transformation will include key manufacturing industries such as computer and communication electronic equipment manufacturing, general and specialized equipment manufacturing, and automobile manufacturing [3]. - The program will prioritize SMEs that are in critical links of the industrial chain, especially those that are specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative, as well as large-scale industrial SMEs [3]. - The initiative aims to promote deep digital transformation in key business processes, product lifecycles, and supply chains, leveraging technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and blockchain in various applications [3]. Group 3: Regional Recommendations - By the end of 2024, provinces with more than 15,000 large-scale industrial SMEs, such as Guangdong, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang, can recommend up to two cities for the pilot program, while other provinces can recommend one city [4].

两部门：2025年将选择34个左右的城市开展第三批中小企业数字化转型城市试点工作 智通财经5月9日电，财政部办公厅、工业和信息化部办公厅发布关于做好2025年中小企业数字化转型城 市试点工作的通知。2025年将选择34个左右的城市开展第三批试点工作，试点城市应为地级市及以上， 包括各省（区）的省会城市、其他地级市，直辖市所辖区县。已纳入前两批试点范围的城市不得重复申 报。第三批城市试点实施期两年，自实施方案批复之日起开始计算。试点城市应坚持推动传统产业改造 升级和促进战略新兴产业、未来产业发展并重，在计算机和通信电子设备制造、通用和专用设备制造、 汽车制造等制造业重点行业中选择具体细分领域开展数字化转型试点，选取的细分行业应符合国家区域 战略发展规划和产业导向，体现自身产业基础和特色优势，具有产值规模较大、中小企业集聚度较高、 改造潜力较深、改造后效益提升明显的特征，避免分散。要结合不同行业特点，深入梳理行业共性改造 需求，分业分级推进试点企业的数字化改造。 ...