Discussion on optimizing financing and strengthening self-creation for new R&D Institutions:A case study of representative new R&D institutions in Shenzhen
Objective The development of new R&D institutions can not be separated from sufficient financial guaran-tee,how to optimize the financing channels and methods of new R&D institutions and strengthen the ability of"self-creation"is worth thinking and exploring.Methods Taking into account the domestic policy on funding security for new R&D institutions,it elaborated on the importance of adequate funding,analyzed the funding and management difficulties faced by new R&D insti-tutions with case studies of 3 representative new R&D institutions in Shenzhen,and put forward suggestions for optimizing funding and strengthening self-sustainable development.Results Taking into account the current difficulties faced by new R&D institutions,suggestions were made from the governmental and new R&D institutional perspectives.Conclusions Most new R&D institutions are highly dependent on government funds and have poor market development and independent operation abili-ty.Instead of blindly pursuing the expansion of the number,it should be guided by policies,increase the strength and stability of government support,establish a new development model of"more investment,more attraction,and building on strengths"and a flexible management model and performance evaluation system for new R&D institutions,build an information platform,clearly position itself,familiarise itself with the policies,be oriented by the market demand,bring together the regional advan-tageous innovation elements,establish the Market Department and the PI management system to enhance co—operation and to improve industrialization capacity,strengthen the industrialization capacity,and attract diversified sources of funding.