Keywords
Industrial upgrading
Pathways
Countermeasures
Submitted : 2025-12-10
Accepted : 2025-12-25
Published : 2026-01-09
Abstract
In recent years, Xiaogan City has vigorously implemented an innovation-driven development strategy. However, there is still considerable room for improvement in its scientific and technological innovation level and comprehensive capabilities. Against this backdrop, based on thorough research, this paper analyzes the characteristics of industrial structure changes and the current situation of sci-tech economic development in Xiaogan City. It summarizes the shortcomings and bottlenecks in promoting sci-tech economic development and industrial transformation and upgrading. The paper proposes targeted policy suggestions regarding financial support for scientific and technological innovation, the positioning of industrial chains and innovation chains, coordinated regional development of the sci-tech economy, the cultivation of “Specialized, Refined, Characteristic, and Innovative” enterprises, and the building of R&D and innovation talent teams.
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