This Action Plan has been formulated to implement the innovation-driven development strategy, fully strengthen the engine of innovation, foster new drivers of growth, build a hub for innovation in future industries, and develop and expand future industry clusters.
I. General Requirements
(1) Guiding Principles
Guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, we will fully implement the spirit of the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and all plenary sessions of the 19th Central Committee. We will strengthen the leading role of high-end industries, take the implementation of major national strategic tasks as our driving force, and coordinate the integration of science and technology with industry, the balance between immediate and long-term goals, and the combination of an active government and an efficient market. Building on our industrial foundation and ecological advantages, we will concentrate our efforts and foster development through a rolling approach to build a world-class innovation hub for future industries.
(2) Development Goals
By 2030, a number of world-class breakthroughs, innovative enterprises, and leading talents will emerge in the fields of future health, future intelligence, future energy, future space, and future materials, with the output value of future industries reaching approximately 500 billion yuan.
— Build a future hub for independent innovation in core technologies. Relying on various social entities, we will establish future industry research institutes, set up approximately five future technology colleges, foster around 15 future industry innovation centers, and build a number of innovation consortia to establish a two-way pathway from basic research and applied basic research to industrialization.
— Strengthen the future engine for the development of future industry clusters. Create five future industry clusters, establish approximately 15 future industry pilot zones, tackle the development of about 100 core components, launch approximately 100 high-end products, and formulate around 100 Chinese standards to promote industrial agglomeration and lead development.
— Establish a future model of integrated innovation among large, medium, and small enterprises. Guide approximately 10 leading enterprises to expand into future industries, develop approximately 20 ecosystem-leading enterprises, establish approximately 100 enterprise technology centers, and foster approximately 1,000 high-tech enterprises, thereby promoting the integration of enterprises across all ownership structures.
— Foster a future ecosystem characterized by the aggregation of resources and openness and inclusivity. Actively participate in major international scientific initiatives and projects, attract a group of high-level strategic scientists and entrepreneurs, and continuously optimize the innovation ecosystem. Establish approximately 50 comprehensive application scenarios and create an innovation ecosystem featuring efficient collaboration among industry, academia, research institutions, and end-users.
By 2035, establish several future industry clusters that lead the world.
II. Laying Out Future Industries and Building Future Industry Clusters
(1) Building a Future Health Industry Cluster
In areas such as Pudong, Baoshan, Minhang, Jinshan, and Fengxian, enhance the capacity of the “Zhangjiang R&D + Shanghai Manufacturing” model to build a future health industry cluster.
1. Brain-Computer Interfaces. Accelerate breakthroughs in non-invasive brain-computer interface technology, brain-computer fusion technology, brain-inspired chip technology, and neural computational models of the brain. Strengthen basic research in brain engineering, brain neuroinformatics, and artificial neural networks to drive R&D innovation in brain-inspired chips, brain-inspired micro-nano optoelectronic devices, brain-inspired computers, neural interfaces, and smart prosthetics. Explore the application of brain-computer interface technology in medical rehabilitation fields such as motor disorders, chronic consciousness disorders, and mental illnesses.
2. Biosafety. Achieve breakthroughs in key technologies such as rapid identification of novel microorganisms and pathogens, short-term large-scale detection, and scientific traceability. Promote the research, development, and commercialization of common technologies such as novel vaccines, antibodies, molecular diagnostics, and immunodiagnostics; develop drugs for the prevention and treatment of major infectious diseases with independent intellectual property rights; and establish a biosafety industrial system. Support the production and stockpiling of a range of drugs, diagnostic reagents, and equipment for the prevention and treatment of major infectious diseases.
3. Synthetic Biology. Promote research into fundamental DNA/RNA core technologies and develop automated DNA/RNA synthesis systems based on bioinformatics and machine learning. Focus on the interactions between primary and secondary metabolism in living organisms to advance common interdisciplinary technologies in metabolic science. Promote the application and commercialization of synthetic biology technologies in innovative drug R&D, medical aesthetics product development, microbial strain testing, and biodegradable materials.
4. Gene and Cell Therapy. Achieve breakthroughs in technologies such as accelerated vector delivery and gene editing, and encourage research into key technologies such as clinical-grade viral vectors and large-scale cell culture processes. Accelerate the research, development, and commercialization of related products in cell therapy, gene therapy, and oncolytic viruses. Support the research, innovation, and industrial application of key raw materials, critical equipment, and consumables.
(II) Building Future Intelligent Industry Clusters
In areas such as Pudong, Xuhui, Yangpu, Baoshan, Minhang, Jiading, and Qingpu, drive industrial development through scenario-based demonstrations to build future intelligent industrial clusters.
1. Intelligent Computing. Drive breakthroughs in intelligent computing for large-scale models, cultivate independent intelligent computing frameworks and algorithm platforms, and develop indigenous intelligent chips. Coordinate computing power across cloud, edge, and endpoint devices to promote the innovative application of technologies such as knowledge augmentation, cross-modal unified modeling, prompt-based learning, and continuous learning in large-scale models. Accelerate the application of large-scale models in fields such as machine vision, intelligent speech and semantics, natural language processing, and human-computer interaction to advance the widespread adoption of AI.
2. General-Purpose AI. Build general-purpose AI models capable of generalized knowledge, dynamic learning, and autonomous planning, and deepen the deployment and application of these models in areas such as urban governance and biosafety early warning.Develop applications such as AI-powered drug discovery and AI-driven new materials, and promote the deep integration of AI with fundamental sciences such as physics, chemistry, and mathematics to develop foundational tools for scientific research. Conquer key technologies including flexible perception, adaptive transfer, and swarm intelligence, and build machine agents that integrate perception, decision-making, planning, and control to facilitate their application in healthcare, personal care, and elderly care scenarios.
3. Extended Reality (XR). Achieve breakthroughs in key XR technologies, driving advancements in near-eye display, perception and interaction, rendering and computing, and cloud-based content creation and sharing. Accelerate the development of XR terminal products and application software, promote integrated innovation between Next-Generation Networks (NGN) and XR, and develop an integrated hardware-software industrial chain for intelligent interactive devices. Establish XR technology application scenarios and accelerate their adoption in sectors such as education and training, healthcare, industrial manufacturing, and sports and entertainment.
4. Quantum Technology. Actively foster the quantum technology industry by focusing on quantum computing, quantum communication, and quantum measurement. Tackle key technologies such as quantum material and device design, multi-degree-of-freedom quantum sensing, and opto-acoustic quantum devices, and achieve breakthroughs in the R&D and application of devices such as silicon photonics, optical communication devices, and photonic chips. Promote the application of quantum technology in fields such as finance, big data computing, healthcare, and resource and environmental management.
5. 6G Technology. Scientifically and systematically advance the R&D of key core technologies, future network test facilities, and large-scale commercialization. Achieve breakthroughs in key technologies such as integrated air-space-sea networks and deterministic networks. Focus on areas including 6G smart terminals, system equipment, integrated communication-sensing-computing networks, and converged applications to foster the growth and strengthening of the industry. Establish a National 6G Standards and Technology Promotion Center to strengthen the leading role of 6G standards.
(3) Building Future Energy Industry Clusters
Develop future energy industry clusters in areas such as Pudong, Minhang, and Jiading.
1. Advanced Nuclear Energy. Accelerate the commercialization of advanced nuclear energy technologies, carry out the development of equipment for new small reactors and very-high-temperature gas-cooled reactors, and conduct research and application of new nuclear engineering materials. Develop small modular thorium-based molten salt reactor systems and modular intelligent equipment; research and develop high-temperature superconducting controlled nuclear fusion experimental devices; conduct preliminary research on new nuclear fusion energy system technologies; advance the verification of nuclear energy miniaturization technologies; and carry out demonstration applications of multi-energy integration.
2. New Energy Storage. Promote the research and development of strategic energy storage technologies; advance the commercialization of long-duration energy storage technologies such as compressed air and flow batteries; facilitate the deployment of new “solar-storage-charging” energy storage stations; accelerate testing of technologies such as flywheel energy storage and sodium-ion batteries; and drive breakthroughs in solid-state battery electrolyte technologies.Promote innovation in high-power, long-life hydrogen fuel cells and key materials such as carbon paper, proton exchange membranes, and catalysts; advance applied research on fuel cell combined heat and power systems and solid oxide fuel cells.
(4) Building Future Space Industry Clusters
Establish future space industry clusters in areas such as Pudong, Yangpu, Minhang, Jinshan, Songjiang, Qingpu, and Chongming.
1. Deep-sea Exploration and Production. Promote the research and development of deep-sea, offshore, and polar vessels and marine engineering equipment. Develop polar equipment such as heavy-duty icebreakers and high-ice-class LNG carriers, and establish an equipment system for polar scientific research and resource development.Develop specialized vessels for deep-sea operation and maintenance support and multi-functional rescue missions to enhance emergency response capabilities. Develop energy and offshore engineering equipment such as large deep-water floating production, storage, and offloading units, as well as stationary floating research facilities. Develop deep-sea mining equipment and accelerate sea trials, verification, and demonstration applications.
2. Aerospace Utilization. Achieve breakthroughs in technologies such as tilt-rotor, composite-wing, and intelligent flight systems; develop manned electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft; and explore new models of air traffic.Focus on innovations in smart avionics, composite materials, and new energy propulsion to develop next-generation commercial aircraft, such as supersonic and wing-body-integrated models, and promote the technical verification and demonstration of hydrogen-powered aircraft technologies, including hydrogen fuel cells and hydrogen turbofans. Develop low-cost satellites and reusable launch vehicles, accelerate the launch, networking, and commercial operation of broadband communication satellites, actively utilize space frequency and orbital resources, and build an all-weather, global satellite internet spanning land, sea, air, and space.
(5) Building a Future Materials Industry Cluster
In areas such as Pudong, Baoshan, and Jinshan, we will enhance the capacity for industrial transformation and establish future materials industry clusters.
1. High-end membrane materials. Enhance capabilities in the fundamental structural design and domestic sourcing of raw materials for membrane materials; achieve breakthroughs in high-end separation membrane technology; and research and develop key raw materials and film-forming technologies, including proton exchange membranes and specialized resins for fuel cells, hollow fiber membranes for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) devices, liquid crystal polymer (LCP) membranes for 5G/6G antennas, and high-thermal-conductivity graphene films.Continue to advance the technological iteration and industrialization of materials such as membrane materials for high-end lithium-ion batteries, optical films for next-generation displays, and release films for integrated circuits.
2. High-Performance Composite Materials. Strengthen the high-performance fiber industrial chain and expand into areas such as fibers for extreme environments, biomedical fibers, and AI-enabled fibers. Enhance R&D on polyacrylonitrile-based carbon fibers, support improvements in preparation technologies and processes for viscose-based carbon fibers, pitch-based carbon fibers, aramid fibers, and ultra-high-molecular-weight polyolefin fibers, tackle core catalytic materials, and achieve breakthroughs in mass production technologies for high-performance carbon fibers and composite materials.Develop application technologies for energy conversion and storage fibers, color-changing fibers, shape-memory fibers, and actuator fibers. Continue to tackle technologies such as high-temperature alloys for aircraft engines, metal matrix composites, and high-end medical biodegradable alloys.
3. Non-silicon-based core materials. Promote the development of wide-bandgap semiconductor compounds such as silicon carbide and gallium nitride; continuously improve the technical capabilities and mass production scale of wide-bandgap semiconductor crystal fabrication; actively develop manufacturing processes for wide-bandgap semiconductor wafers; enhance the design capabilities for wide-bandgap semiconductor chip products; and expand the application fields of these products.Actively promote research and development of future non-silicon semiconductor materials, including carbon-based chip materials such as graphene and carbon nanotubes, as well as two-dimensional semiconductor materials.
III. Implementing Six Major Plans to Compete in Future Markets
(1) Future Technology “Foundation-Building Plan”
Plan to establish a number of Future Technology Academies to strengthen disciplinary development and talent cultivation in higher education institutions. Leverage the role of the Chinese Academy of Engineering’s Center for the Demonstration and Commercialization of Academicians’ Achievements to aggregate various innovation resources and establish Future Industry Research Institutes. Develop innovation consortia, establish a number of Future Industry Innovation Centers, and strengthen multi-path exploration of cutting-edge technologies, cross-disciplinary integration, and the supply of disruptive technologies.We will improve the global innovation network for future industries, strengthen international innovation collaboration, and establish a network of overseas technology transfer and commercialization nodes, as well as international technology transfer and innovation cooperation centers.
(2) “Leading Plan” for Future Layout
Plan pilot zones for future industries, focusing on areas such as Lingang, Zhangjiang, and Zizhu, to aggregate innovation elements and promote the deep integration of innovation chains and industrial chains. Establish future industry accelerator parks by selecting several distinctive industrial parks for forward-looking development, leveraging the role of future industry science and technology parks to build a series of accelerators that drive the transformation of innovation outcomes. Create future industry testbeds by constructing benchmark demonstration scenarios such as future communities, future factories, future hospitals, future commerce, and future agriculture.
(3) Future Partners “Hand-in-Hand Initiative”
We will cultivate industry-ecosystem-leading enterprises, encourage state-owned enterprises to strengthen their布局 in future industries, increase the openness of corporate innovation, and incorporate this into annual corporate innovation evaluations. We will attract and nurture a group of innovative enterprises, release a list of the Top 100 Hardcore Technology Companies, and foster a cohort of “Future Stars” that lead in their respective niche fields. Relying on the “Pujiang Star” program, we will establish an integrated project identification and screening mechanism involving “scientists + entrepreneurs + investors.”
(4) Future Scenarios “Open Source Initiative”
Release early-stage validation scenarios to study the feasibility of future technologies and accelerate “0-to-1” innovation breakthroughs. Release integrated pilot scenarios to support enterprises and research institutions in jointly building pilot production bases and validation platforms, implement cross-sector integration demonstration projects, and drive “1-to-100” industrial acceleration and incubation. Release comprehensive promotion scenarios to drive “100-to-1 million” explosive growth through large-scale demonstrations, accelerating application iteration and industrialization.
(5) Future Talent “Goose Formation Plan”
Launch a series of global “open challenge” projects, fully empowering scientists with autonomy and decision-making authority to foster an environment conducive to free exploration. Attract top global talent, research teams, and innovative enterprises; establish market-oriented mechanisms for sharing benefits and risks to drive the industrialization of R&D activities. Leverage platforms such as Academician (Expert) Workstations and Postdoctoral Research Stations to track future technological innovations, cultivate talent for future industries, and support applications for various talent programs.
(6) Future Ecology “Rainforest Initiative”
Explore the establishment of a market-driven Future Industry Guidance Fund and encourage financial institutions to innovate in products and services. Promote the establishment of international industry organizations and support enterprises in participating in the formulation of future industry standards and specifications. Establish an intellectual property protection system for future industries, with a focus on data security, industrial security, and the development of ethical frameworks. Amplify the spillover effects of events such as the World Top Scientists Forum and the World Artificial Intelligence Conference to build platforms for cooperation and exchange in future industries. In conjunction with the “Ocean Talent Gathering” Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, organize future industry competitions.
IV. Implementation and Support Measures
(1) Strengthening Organizational Implementation
Relying on the Municipal Leading Group for High-Quality Development of Manufacturing, we will establish and improve a municipal-level working mechanism for advancing future industries. We will strengthen integrated planning for basic research, technological innovation, and industrialization, expand the scale of the industry, and coordinate the development of future industries. We will strengthen cooperation between the central government and the municipality to attract major national projects, initiatives, and platforms to Shanghai. We will enhance coordination between the municipal and district levels to reinforce regional planning and ensure the supply of key resources.
(2) Strengthening Strategic Research
Relying on the Municipal Industrial Technology Innovation Strategic Advisory Committee, establish an expert advisory group for future industries. Compile a white paper on the development of future industries and accelerate the improvement of the statistical system. Establish a platform to promote future industries, facilitate resource matching and the commercialization of research outcomes, and optimize the development ecosystem for future industries.
(3) Strengthen Policy Support
Research and formulate support policies to drive the development of future industries, and increase support for special initiatives such as high-quality industrial development, strategic emerging industries, and the Science and Technology Innovation Action Plan. Implement policies including additional deductions for R&D expenses, incentives for the first-of-a-kind equipment sets, science and technology innovation vouchers, and the promotion of innovative products; encourage the market to offer consumption subsidies to cultivate and expand market demand. Strengthen talent service guarantees and financing support. Districts may introduce special support policies tailored to their local conditions.
(4) Strengthening Reform and Innovation
Improve institutional frameworks to adapt to the technological evolution and industrial transformation of future industries. Following the principles of inclusiveness and prudence, balance regulatory oversight with service provision; appropriately relax market access for products and services in emerging fields; and deepen institutional and policy innovations to reduce the burden on scientific research personnel. Accelerate the market-based allocation of production factors, reinforce the central role of enterprises in innovation, explore land use models for future industries, and promote data openness and trading.
(5) Fostering an Enabling Environment
Vigorously foster a social atmosphere and culture of innovation that encourages innovation, tolerates failure, and respects talent and creativity. Strengthen the development of application scenarios, and increase efforts to summarize and promote pilot applications, innovative demonstration cases, and best practices. Deepen science popularization education to nurture more budding talents in future science, thereby laying a solid foundation for the sustainable development of future industries.
