In Shandong, the application for the "Specialized, Refined, Unique and New Little Giant" is timely

In the wave of high-quality development of industrial economy, Shandong is becoming a fertile ground for the growth of specialized, refined, and innovative "little giant" enterprises with its surging innovation momentum. According to data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Shandong Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology, as of 2024, 14600 "little giant" enterprises have been cultivated nationwide, and 1163 have been cultivated in Shandong, becoming the backbone of strengthening and supplementing the supply chain. The hierarchical cultivation system is gradually improving. The implementation of policies means that if enterprises seize this round of application window and successfully advance, they will directly connect with national level resource support, accelerating their leap to become industry benchmarks.

The core of the recognition of "Little Giant" lies in specialization, refinement, distinctiveness, and innovation ability. Enterprises need to focus on the following key points:

One is the market position of the enterprise,The leading product needs to have a national segmented market share of over 10%.The second is the technological hardcore,It is necessary to have Class I intellectual property rights related to the leading product, and the actual application should generate benefits. The proportion of research and development expenses should meet the standard.The third is the value of the industrial chain,Enterprises need to position key links in the industrial chain and highlight strategic values such as "domestic substitution", "technological breakthroughs", and "industrial six basics".

The application for the "Little Giant" is a systematic project that requires both strategy and execution. Due to the short application window, the enterpriseThe first step is to lay out in advance,Initiate self diagnosis and organize core materials such as financial data, intellectual property, and market analysis.Secondly, we need to leverage professional servicesCustomize application plans to increase success rates.Thirdly, we need to strengthen the brand narrativeThe application materials should be based on the advantages of data quantification technology, avoid vague descriptions, and highlight the social value of "strengthening the chain".

Specialized and innovative "little giants" are not only an honor, but also a passport for enterprises to enter the global value chain. Many enterprises that have leveraged policies, deeply cultivated innovation, and accurately applied for approval have already enjoyed multiple dividends of brand premium, financing convenience, and market expansion. The seventh batch of national level specialized, refined, and new "Little Giant" application windows will open in April 2025. This is a policy dividend release and a historical opportunity for Shandong's small and medium-sized enterprises to move towards the high-end of the value chain and seize the high ground of the industry.

Opportunities are fleeting, action is urgent——The Shandong Equipment Manufacturing Industry Association will use its professional spirit and abilities, with the focus of "sharpening a sword in ten years" and the courage of "daring to be the first in the world", to help the majority of equipment manufacturing enterprises stand out, and with the posture of a "little giant", create a new glory for Shandong manufacturing!

附表：近年来全国“专精特新小巨人”企业申报和获批情况

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