Gradient cultivation of "specialized, special and new" small and medium-sized enterprises

In order to guide the vast number of small and medium-sized enterprises to take the development path of "specialization, specialization and innovation", the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology recently issued the "Interim Measures for the Gradient Cultivation and Management of High-quality Small and Medium-sized Enterprises" (hereinafter referred to as the "Measures"), proposing to cultivate innovative small and medium-sized enterprises, "specialized and specialized There are 3 levels of high-quality small and medium-sized echelon echelon of "special new" small and medium-sized enterprises and specialized special new "little giant" enterprises. A fair and just evaluation and identification procedure has been formulated, and a working mechanism for dynamic management, cultivation and support of high-quality small and medium-sized enterprises has been established.

Unified and standardized training system

High-quality small and medium-sized enterprises have strong innovation capabilities and good growth potential, which is the basic force for improving the stability and competitiveness of the industrial chain and supply chain. Yang Jianjun, vice president of the China Institute of Electronic Technology Standardization, believes that, on the one hand, more than 60% of specialized, special and new "little giant" enterprises are engaged in the field of industrial foundation, which is an important source of innovation, and effectively promotes core technology research and industrial application; on the other hand On the one hand, a large number of high-quality small and medium-sized enterprises, with their long-term deep cultivation of professional fields and the advantages of detailed supporting capabilities, together with leading enterprises form a relatively complete industrial system, effectively ensuring the stability of my country's industrial chain and supply chain.

After years of cultivation, the existing 4,762 specialized and special new "little giant" companies are gradually growing into vanguards that focus on market segments, have strong innovation capabilities, high market share, and excellent quality and efficiency. At the same time, industry authorities in various places have also carried out the cultivation of "specialized, special and new" small and medium-sized enterprises, but the definition of "specialized, special and new", key areas, high-quality small and medium-sized enterprise index setting and index value limit ratio, etc., are being explored in various places. , there are certain differences in conceptual understanding, and the boundaries of gradient cultivation are not clear. In addition, the provincial-level "specialized, special and new" SME cultivation standards are formulated by each locality and have their own systems, which is not conducive to the continuous development of cultivation work.

"The introduction of the "Measures" is precisely to form a unified and standardized gradient cultivation system for high-quality small and medium-sized enterprises at the national level. Quality development provides a step-by-step goal for reference, guiding enterprises to continuously enhance their comprehensive strength and core competitiveness, and gradually become a well-known domestic and international enterprise." Yang Jianjun said.

Zhu Yu, vice president of the China Association of Small and Medium Enterprises, told reporters that the "Measures" clearly define what "high-quality small and medium-sized enterprises" are, that is, small and medium-sized enterprises with strong innovation capabilities in terms of products, technologies, management, and models, focusing on market segments, and good growth. enterprise. "The three gradients are distinct and interconnected, which is helpful for enterprises to see clearly the gaps and deficiencies, and to clarify the direction of efforts. At the same time, standardizing the evaluation and identification work and putting forward systematic requirements for cultivation management will help SME authorities at all levels to improve their services. Targeted and precise."

In Zhu Yu's view, identified high-quality small and medium-sized enterprises are more likely to obtain financial subsidies and financial support. Specifically, in January 2021, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology jointly issued the "Notice on Supporting the High-Quality Development of "Specialized, Specialized and New" Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises." Supplement funds, guide local governments to improve support policies and public service systems, and focus on supporting the high-quality development of more than 1,000 national-level specialized, special and new "little giant" enterprises in three batches (each batch shall not exceed three years), and promote these enterprises to play a demonstration role . In addition, state-owned banks have formulated attractive bank credit and preferential loan conditions for "specialized, special and new" enterprises.

Innovation is a top priority

Innovation is the source of power for the development of small and medium-sized enterprises and an indispensable core capability for high-quality small and medium-sized enterprises. Cultivating enterprise innovation ability should not only pay attention to the result, but also pay attention to the process. Yang Jianjun introduced that the "Measures" strengthen the guidance of enterprises from the two dimensions of innovation input and innovation output, focusing on the R&D funds and R&D personnel input, the construction of high-level R&D institutions, the ownership of independent intellectual property rights and the industrialization of key basic products. Breakthrough or commercial application, etc. Especially when setting R&D investment indicators, take into account both large-scale enterprises and small-scale "potential stocks", and set three types of differentiated requirements.

It is worth noting that the "Measures" for the first time proposed "innovation straight-through conditions", giving moderate preference to enterprises with outstanding innovation capabilities and industrial chain functions but slightly deficient in other conditions.

Specialization is an important feature of high-quality small and medium-sized enterprises and an important part of the core competitiveness of enterprises. Small and medium-sized enterprises have relatively limited resources. Accurate positioning and long-term focus on leading products are the lifeline of small and medium-sized enterprises, and are also an important way to increase corporate income and create "supporting experts".

"The "Measures" clarifies the key cultivation directions of specialization, such as the time to engage in specific market segments, the proportion of main business income, the market share of leading products, the field of leading products, and the provision of supporting products and services for key leading enterprises." Yang Jianjun explained .

In addition, the "Measures" regards the growth of enterprises, the health of capital chain, quality management and brand operation as the focus of the management of small and medium-sized enterprises, and guides small and medium-sized enterprises to carry out PDCA (planning-implementation -inspection-improvement) cycle improvement, continuously optimize the operation and management model, and stimulate management efficiency.

Yang Jianjun told reporters that in order to ensure the scientific setting of gradient indicators, the "Measures" fully considered the impact of the new crown pneumonia epidemic on small and medium-sized enterprises, and relaxed the inspection range of indicators such as the growth rate of main business income to the past two years, and set them according to different gradients. For example, in the index of "specialized, special and new" small and medium-sized enterprises, the growth rate of main business income in the past two years has reached 10%, which is a perfect score; The minimum threshold for the "operating revenue growth rate" indicator is set at 5%.

Pratt & Whitney combined with precision

Gradient cultivation of high-quality SMEs is inseparable from the continuous support of policy tools. The "Measures" clearly require that the accuracy and effectiveness of policies should be improved. Yang Jianjun suggested that national and provincial think tanks should give full play to the role of "brain tank staff", continue to deepen central and local cooperation, promote government-enterprise cooperation, conduct in-depth strategic and policy research, support the government to formulate a package of policies to benefit enterprises, and form a multi-dimensional policy "combination boxing" ". At the same time, carry out in-depth interpretation and implementation of high-quality small and medium-sized enterprise cultivation and support policies, and promote precise policies to benefit high-quality enterprises.

Digitalization is a "multiplier" to improve the level of enterprise management. It is necessary to conduct in-depth research on the digital transformation needs of high-quality small and medium-sized enterprises, and encourage high-quality small and medium-sized enterprises to carry out benchmarking based on the integration of industrialization and industrialization, the maturity of intelligent manufacturing, and the maturity of data management capabilities. Scenario application to enhance product innovation, business optimization, and management change capabilities. Guide digital service providers to carry out digital "diagnosis and pulse" for small and medium-sized enterprises, tap the potential of digital improvement, select and promote a batch of convenient and low-cost scenario digital solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises by industry and field, and help small and medium-sized enterprises through digital means Improve the operational capability and refined management level of the enterprise.

The cultivation of high-quality small and medium-sized enterprises focuses on the word "cultivation". If the cultivation efforts are accurate and sufficient, more high-quality small and medium-sized enterprises will naturally emerge. The "Measures" proposes to focus on improving the breadth, depth, accuracy and response speed of services through the combination of inclusive services and precise services.

Zhu Yu believes that all kinds of service organizations should be guided to increase service and support for high-quality small and medium-sized enterprises. Provide full-cycle, all-round and multi-level services.

Yang Jianjun gave more specific suggestions: All kinds of public service platforms for small and medium-sized enterprises should strengthen their own capacity building, improve platform service capabilities, service quality and response speed, and tailor exclusive service packages for high-quality small and medium-sized enterprises at different stages and levels of development . Qualified local governments can cooperate with public service platforms for small and medium-sized enterprises to carry out public welfare services or reduce or exempt some service fees for high-quality small and medium-sized enterprises by issuing service vouchers and holding service month activities.

"Give full play to the role of the basic public service platform for industrial technology, and provide high-quality small and medium-sized enterprises with more and better basic key technology research services such as standard verification, measurement testing, certification and accreditation, as well as information services such as policy research, industrial operation analysis and forecasting." Yang Jianjun Say.