The past year has been marked by significant achievements in technological advancement in the Haicang District, a testament to its relentless commitment to innovation and progressThe accolades received by various local companies speak volumes about the dynamic landscape of the region, where firms such as Anjielimei Electronics (Xiamen) Co., Ltdwere awarded the second prize in the National Science and Technology Progress AwardFurthermore, a collective of ten other enterprises, including Dinake Intelligent Technology Co., Ltdand Tebao Biotechnology Co., Ltd., also made significant strides by being nominated for the Fujian Provincial Science and Technology AwardsAdditionally, twelve companies, including Xiamen Tungsten Co., Ltdand Farah Electronics Co., Ltd., were recognized with the Xiamen Science and Technology Progress Award, showcasing the rich tapestry of innovation permeating the district.

Haicang District has always prioritized technological innovation, rigorously implementing engineering projects that foster scientific advancement

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This focus has led the district to craft a multifaceted approach that includes nurturing the core entities of innovation, enhancing service levels, and promoting collaboration between educational institutions and local governmentsThe aim is to establish a robust ecosystem that supports entrepreneurship and innovation through various initiatives tailored to stimulate industrial development and technological synergy.

Central to these efforts is the district's commitment to cultivating enterprises that act as the backbone of technological innovationBy establishing a database of key innovation entities, Haicang has closely monitored and nurtured high-tech companies, specialty enterprises, and "potential unicorns" to ensure a tiered support mechanism is in placeAs a result, projections for 2024 suggest that the total number of effective national high-tech enterprises within Haicang will reach an impressive 530, up from 464 in 2023, representing a net increase of 64 new enterprises

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Furthermore, the district anticipates adding four more national-level "little giant" enterprises, culminating in a total of thirty-two.

Haicang's strategy also underscores the importance of larger enterprises to lead by exampleThese pilot companies are encouraged to ramp up their research and development investments and enable the successful transformation of scientific results into practical outputsIn 2024, the overall R&D investment intensity in the district is expected to reach a remarkable 5.09%, surpassing both provincial and city averagesThe funding dedicated to research and experimental development by large-scale industrial enterprises alone is estimated at 4.946 billion yuan, accounting for 96% of the total social expenditure in this field.

In 2023, Xiamen was selected as one of the first pilot cities nationwide for the digital transformation of small and medium enterprises

Haicang leveraged this opportunity to accelerate the smart transformation of local businesses, cultivating a series of demonstration projects and typical scenarios that promote technological upgradesBy 2024, 82 digital transformation projects are slated for implementation, alongside the development of intelligent factoriesNotably, the 5G smart factory of Farah Electronics and the 5G facility at Xiamen Yuanghai Container Terminal have both been included in the national directory of 5G factories.

Looking ahead, the Haicang District is set to intensify its technological investments, continuing to drive intelligent transformation initiatives to help enterprises reduce costs and enhance efficiency while evolving and upgradingThe district aims to strengthen the cultivation of national high-tech enterprises, striving for a net increase of ten percent annuallyMoreover, a series of innovation service platforms will be established, augmenting the existing innovation carriers while deepening collaborations among local universities, industries, and research institutions, ensuring the effective transformation of academic research outcomes within Haicang