Core Insights - Midea Group held its 30th Technology Month, themed "AInnovation," showcasing advancements in technological innovation, industrial breakthroughs, and talent cultivation [1][2] - The event introduced structural adjustments to award categories, emphasizing overseas OBM business breakthroughs and new industries, while significantly increasing the number of AI innovation awards [1][2] R&D and Innovation - Midea has invested over 43 billion yuan in R&D over the past three years, with R&D expenditure exceeding 8.8 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, marking a 14.4% year-on-year increase [2] - The company aims to establish a global R&D network, with over 23,000 R&D personnel by the end of 2024, accounting for more than 50% of non-production staff [2][3] Financial Performance - Midea's revenue is projected to exceed 400 billion yuan in 2024, with ToB business surpassing 100 billion yuan and overseas OBM sales increasing by 35% year-on-year [3] - For the first three quarters of the year, Midea reported revenue of 363.06 billion yuan, a 13.8% increase, and a net profit of 37.88 billion yuan, up 19.5%, both reaching record highs [3]

10月31日，美的集团第30届科技月大会暨颁奖仪式在广东佛山美的全球创新中心举行。本届科技月 以"AInnovation"为主题，通过奖项牵引、论坛拓展与展览联动，全面展示了美的在技术创新、产业突破 与人才培育方面的最新成果。从奖项总体来看，在个人奖方面，"科技明星"17人、"科技新星"12人；项 目奖方面，"技术突破奖"18项、"产品贡献奖"12项。 本届科技月对奖项设置进行了结构性调整。"产品贡献奖"新增海外突破和新产业两大类，以强化对海外 OBM业务突破与新产业发展的战略牵引。同时，大幅增加AI创新类"技术突破奖"数量，并增设AI创新 方向"科技明星"与"科技新星"各2名，进一步推动AI技术在美的各业务板块的深度融合与应用落地。 在颁奖仪式上，美的集团董事长兼总裁方洪波表示，未来十年，中国将出现一大批真正科技领先的全球 化企业，美的要有志向成为这样的企业，要有伟大的追求和愿景，始终坚持围绕"三个一代"研发体系， 集中资源，聚焦核心关键项目，真正以用户为中心，解决用户需求，要敢于创新，做真正的创新。 美的科技月已连续举办30届，集中展现了美的对于科技与人才的高度重视，累计奖励已近6亿元。美的 高度重视研发 ...