1. Q: What are the recognition criteria for SMEs that use specialized, sophisticated technologies?

A: Recognition is based on the criteria outlined in the document about SMEs that use specialized, sophisticated technologies in Beijing.

Recognition criteria for SMEs that use specialized, sophisticated technologies in Beijing

Ⅰ. Recognition conditions

To qualify, enterprises must meet all four of the following conditions:

1. Engagement in a specific niche market for over two years.

2. Annual R&D expenditure must be at least 1 million yuan and no less than 3 percent of total revenue from the previous year.

3. The total operating revenue of the previous year should exceed 10 million yuan. If it is below 10 million yuan, the additional equity financing over the past two years (actual payments made by qualified institutional investors) must reach at least 20 million yuan.

4. Evaluation score of 60 or above, or fulfillment of one of the following criteria:

(1) In the past three years, the enterprise has won provincial-level science and technology awards and ranked among the top three in the award-winning organizations. Or the enterprise has won national-level science and technology awards and ranked among the top five in the award-winning organizations.

(2) The average R&D expenses in the past two years should exceed 10 million yuan.

(3) The total equity financing raised in the past two years (paid-in amount from qualified institutional investors) should exceed 60 million yuan.

(4) In the past three years, the enterprise has entered the national top 500 list of the Maker in China SME Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition.

Ⅱ. Evaluation indicators

The evaluation includes four categories with 14 indicators: specialization, refinement, distinctiveness, and innovation ability. The results are calculated based on the score, with a maximum of 100 points.

1. Specialization indicators (Max 25 points)

1. Q: What are the recognition criteria for SMEs that use specialized, sophisticated technologies?

A: Recognition is based on the criteria outlined in the document about SMEs that use specialized, sophisticated technologies in Beijing.

Recognition criteria for SMEs that use specialized, sophisticated technologies in Beijing

Ⅰ. Recognition conditions

To qualify, enterprises must meet all four of the following conditions:

1. Engagement in a specific niche market for over two years.

2. Annual R&D expenditure must be at least 1 million yuan and no less than 3 percent of total revenue from the previous year.

3. The total operating revenue of the previous year should exceed 10 million yuan. If it is below 10 million yuan, the additional equity financing over the past two years (actual payments made by qualified institutional investors) must reach at least 20 million yuan.

4. Evaluation score of 60 or above, or fulfillment of one of the following criteria:

(1) In the past three years, the enterprise has won provincial-level science and technology awards and ranked among the top three in the award-winning organizations. Or the enterprise has won national-level science and technology awards and ranked among the top five in the award-winning organizations.

(2) The average R&D expenses in the past two years should exceed 10 million yuan.

(3) The total equity financing raised in the past two years (paid-in amount from qualified institutional investors) should exceed 60 million yuan.

(4) In the past three years, the enterprise has entered the national top 500 list of the Maker in China SME Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition.

Ⅱ. Evaluation indicators

The evaluation includes four categories with 14 indicators: specialization, refinement, distinctiveness, and innovation ability. The results are calculated based on the score, with a maximum of 100 points.

1. Specialization indicators (Max 25 points)

(1) Proportion of main business revenue to total revenue in the previous year (Max 5 points)

A. Over 80 percent (5 points)

B. 70 percent - 80 percent (3 points)

C. 60 percent - 70 percent (1 point)

D. Below 60 percent (0 points)

(2) Average growth rate of main business revenue in the past two years (Max 10 points)

A. Over 10 percent (10 points)

B. 8 percent - 10 percent (8 points)

C. 6 percent - 8 percent (6 points)

D. 4 percent - 6 percent (4 points)

E. 0 percent - 4 percent (2 points)

F. Below 0 percent (0 points)

(3) Years engaged in a specific niche market (Max 5 points)

1 point for every 2 years, up to a maximum of 5 points.

(4) Status of the leading product's sector (Max 5 points)

A. Achieved practical results in key links or areas of the industrial chain and supply chains, such as tackling weaknesses, enhancing strengths, or filling gaps (5 points)

B. Belongs to the six basic industrial fields, namely core basic components, core basic electronic components, critical software, advanced basic processes, key basic materials, and industrial technology foundations, or is listed in a Chinese time-honored brand directory, or its primary products serve as key suppliers to leading enterprises in critical industrial chains. (3 points)

C. Does not belong to the above (0 points)

2. Refinement indicators (Max 25 points)

(5) Digitalization (Max 5 points)

A. Level 3 or above (5 points)

B. Level 2 (3 points)

C. Level 1 (0 points)

1. Q: What are the recognition criteria for SMEs that use specialized, sophisticated technologies?

A: Recognition is based on the criteria outlined in the document about SMEs that use specialized, sophisticated technologies in Beijing.

Recognition criteria for SMEs that use specialized, sophisticated technologies in Beijing

Ⅰ. Recognition conditions

To qualify, enterprises must meet all four of the following conditions:

1. Engagement in a specific niche market for over two years.

2. Annual R&D expenditure must be at least 1 million yuan and no less than 3 percent of total revenue from the previous year.

3. The total operating revenue of the previous year should exceed 10 million yuan. If it is below 10 million yuan, the additional equity financing over the past two years (actual payments made by qualified institutional investors) must reach at least 20 million yuan.

4. Evaluation score of 60 or above, or fulfillment of one of the following criteria:

(1) In the past three years, the enterprise has won provincial-level science and technology awards and ranked among the top three in the award-winning organizations. Or the enterprise has won national-level science and technology awards and ranked among the top five in the award-winning organizations.

(2) The average R&D expenses in the past two years should exceed 10 million yuan.

(3) The total equity financing raised in the past two years (paid-in amount from qualified institutional investors) should exceed 60 million yuan.

(4) In the past three years, the enterprise has entered the national top 500 list of the Maker in China SME Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition.

Ⅱ. Evaluation indicators

The evaluation includes four categories with 14 indicators: specialization, refinement, distinctiveness, and innovation ability. The results are calculated based on the score, with a maximum of 100 points.

1. Specialization indicators (Max 25 points)

(1) Proportion of main business revenue to total revenue in the previous year (Max 5 points)

A. Over 80 percent (5 points)

B. 70 percent - 80 percent (3 points)

C. 60 percent - 70 percent (1 point)

D. Below 60 percent (0 points)

(2) Average growth rate of main business revenue in the past two years (Max 10 points)

A. Over 10 percent (10 points)

B. 8 percent - 10 percent (8 points)

C. 6 percent - 8 percent (6 points)

D. 4 percent - 6 percent (4 points)

E. 0 percent - 4 percent (2 points)

F. Below 0 percent (0 points)

(3) Years engaged in a specific niche market (Max 5 points)

1 point for every 2 years, up to a maximum of 5 points.

(4) Status of the leading product's sector (Max 5 points)

A. Achieved practical results in key links or areas of the industrial chain and supply chains, such as tackling weaknesses, enhancing strengths, or filling gaps (5 points)

B. Belongs to the six basic industrial fields, namely core basic components, core basic electronic components, critical software, advanced basic processes, key basic materials, and industrial technology foundations, or is listed in a Chinese time-honored brand directory, or its primary products serve as key suppliers to leading enterprises in critical industrial chains. (3 points)

C. Does not belong to the above (0 points)

2. Refinement indicators (Max 25 points)

(5) Digitalization (Max 5 points)

A. Level 3 or above (5 points)

B. Level 2 (3 points)

C. Level 1 (0 points)

(6) Quality management (3 points per condition met, up to a maximum of 5 points)

A. Received provincial-level or higher quality awards

B. Established a quality management system and obtained certifications like ISO9001

C. Owns an independent brand

D. Participated in the formulation or revision of standards

(7) Net profit margin in the previous year (Max 10 points)

A. Over 10 percent (10 points)

B. 8 percent - 10 percent (8 points)

C. 6 percent - 8 percent (6 points)

D. 4 percent - 6 percent (4 points)

E. 2 percent - 4 percent (2 points)

F. Below 2 percent (0 points)

(8) Asset-liability ratio in the previous year (Max 5 points)

A. Below 50 percent (5 points)

B. 50 percent - 60 percent (3 points)

C. 60 percent -70 percent (1 point)

D. Above 70 percent (0 points)

3. Distinctiveness indicators (Max 15 points) (Set by Beijing)

(9) Company's listing status (Max 9 points)

A. The company is listed (excluding National Equities Exchange and Quotations system listing) (9 points)

B. Listing application has been accepted by the CSRC or the stock exchange, or it has been filed for guidance by the Beijing CSRC (proof required) (7 points)

C. Listed in the National Equities Exchange and Quotations system or has submitted an application for listing and has been accepted (proof required) (5 points)

D. Listing or listing work has been initiated and the company has signed with a sponsor or listing securities firm (proof required) (3 points)

E. Does not meet the above (0 points)

1. Q: What are the recognition criteria for SMEs that use specialized, sophisticated technologies?

A: Recognition is based on the criteria outlined in the document about SMEs that use specialized, sophisticated technologies in Beijing.

Recognition criteria for SMEs that use specialized, sophisticated technologies in Beijing

Ⅰ. Recognition conditions

To qualify, enterprises must meet all four of the following conditions:

1. Engagement in a specific niche market for over two years.

2. Annual R&D expenditure must be at least 1 million yuan and no less than 3 percent of total revenue from the previous year.

3. The total operating revenue of the previous year should exceed 10 million yuan. If it is below 10 million yuan, the additional equity financing over the past two years (actual payments made by qualified institutional investors) must reach at least 20 million yuan.

4. Evaluation score of 60 or above, or fulfillment of one of the following criteria:

(1) In the past three years, the enterprise has won provincial-level science and technology awards and ranked among the top three in the award-winning organizations. Or the enterprise has won national-level science and technology awards and ranked among the top five in the award-winning organizations.

(2) The average R&D expenses in the past two years should exceed 10 million yuan.

(3) The total equity financing raised in the past two years (paid-in amount from qualified institutional investors) should exceed 60 million yuan.

(4) In the past three years, the enterprise has entered the national top 500 list of the Maker in China SME Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition.

Ⅱ. Evaluation indicators

The evaluation includes four categories with 14 indicators: specialization, refinement, distinctiveness, and innovation ability. The results are calculated based on the score, with a maximum of 100 points.

1. Specialization indicators (Max 25 points)

(1) Proportion of main business revenue to total revenue in the previous year (Max 5 points)

A. Over 80 percent (5 points)

B. 70 percent - 80 percent (3 points)

C. 60 percent - 70 percent (1 point)

D. Below 60 percent (0 points)

(2) Average growth rate of main business revenue in the past two years (Max 10 points)

A. Over 10 percent (10 points)

B. 8 percent - 10 percent (8 points)

C. 6 percent - 8 percent (6 points)

D. 4 percent - 6 percent (4 points)

E. 0 percent - 4 percent (2 points)

F. Below 0 percent (0 points)

(3) Years engaged in a specific niche market (Max 5 points)

1 point for every 2 years, up to a maximum of 5 points.

(4) Status of the leading product's sector (Max 5 points)

A. Achieved practical results in key links or areas of the industrial chain and supply chains, such as tackling weaknesses, enhancing strengths, or filling gaps (5 points)

B. Belongs to the six basic industrial fields, namely core basic components, core basic electronic components, critical software, advanced basic processes, key basic materials, and industrial technology foundations, or is listed in a Chinese time-honored brand directory, or its primary products serve as key suppliers to leading enterprises in critical industrial chains. (3 points)

C. Does not belong to the above (0 points)

2. Refinement indicators (Max 25 points)

(5) Digitalization (Max 5 points)

A. Level 3 or above (5 points)

B. Level 2 (3 points)

C. Level 1 (0 points)

(6) Quality management (3 points per condition met, up to a maximum of 5 points)

A. Received provincial-level or higher quality awards

B. Established a quality management system and obtained certifications like ISO9001

C. Owns an independent brand

D. Participated in the formulation or revision of standards

(7) Net profit margin in the previous year (Max 10 points)

A. Over 10 percent (10 points)

B. 8 percent - 10 percent (8 points)

C. 6 percent - 8 percent (6 points)

D. 4 percent - 6 percent (4 points)

E. 2 percent - 4 percent (2 points)

F. Below 2 percent (0 points)

(8) Asset-liability ratio in the previous year (Max 5 points)

A. Below 50 percent (5 points)

B. 50 percent - 60 percent (3 points)

C. 60 percent -70 percent (1 point)

D. Above 70 percent (0 points)

3. Distinctiveness indicators (Max 15 points) (Set by Beijing)

(9) Company's listing status (Max 9 points)

A. The company is listed (excluding National Equities Exchange and Quotations system listing) (9 points)

B. Listing application has been accepted by the CSRC or the stock exchange, or it has been filed for guidance by the Beijing CSRC (proof required) (7 points)

C. Listed in the National Equities Exchange and Quotations system or has submitted an application for listing and has been accepted (proof required) (5 points)

D. Listing or listing work has been initiated and the company has signed with a sponsor or listing securities firm (proof required) (3 points)

E. Does not meet the above (0 points)

(10) The company's status in regard to Beijing's industry chain leading enterprises (Max 3 points)

A. The company belongs to Beijing’s high-end industries, and its main products or services support the leading enterprises in Beijing's industry chain (3 points)

B. Does not belong to the above (0 points)

(11) Company’s innovation technology R&D and transformation as well as its overseas market expansion (Max 3 points)

A. In the past three years, the company has obtained recognition for at least one first-of-its-kind product, or for new technologies and products (including clinical approval and registration certificates for Class II or Class III medical devices, as well as Phase II or Phase III clinical approval and registration certificates for innovative drugs, improved new drugs, and biosimilar drugs). (3 points)

B. The company has received policy support for major technical equipment as "first sets", and new materials as "first batches". (3 points)

C. Products have passed certification from developed countries and regions (3 points)

D. Does not meet the above (0 points)

4. Innovation ability indicators (Max 35 points)

(12) Number of valid intellectual properties related to the company's main products (Max 10 points)

A. More than one Class I high-value intellectual property (10 points)

B. More than one independently developed Class I intellectual property (8 points)

C. More than one Class I intellectual property (6 points)

D. More than one Class II intellectual property (2 points)

(13) R&D expenditure in the previous year (Max 10 points)

A. Total R&D expenditure exceeds 5 million yuan, or R&D expenditure accounts for more than 10 percent of total operating revenue (10 points)

B. Total R&D expenditure is 4-5 million yuan, or R&D expenditure accounts for 8 percent - 10 percent of total operating revenue (8 points)

C. Total R&D expenditure is 3-4 million yuan, or R&D expenditure accounts for 6 percent – 8 percent of total operating revenue (6 points)

1. Q: What are the recognition criteria for SMEs that use specialized, sophisticated technologies?

A: Recognition is based on the criteria outlined in the document about SMEs that use specialized, sophisticated technologies in Beijing.

Recognition criteria for SMEs that use specialized, sophisticated technologies in Beijing

Ⅰ. Recognition conditions

To qualify, enterprises must meet all four of the following conditions:

1. Engagement in a specific niche market for over two years.

2. Annual R&D expenditure must be at least 1 million yuan and no less than 3 percent of total revenue from the previous year.

3. The total operating revenue of the previous year should exceed 10 million yuan. If it is below 10 million yuan, the additional equity financing over the past two years (actual payments made by qualified institutional investors) must reach at least 20 million yuan.

4. Evaluation score of 60 or above, or fulfillment of one of the following criteria:

(1) In the past three years, the enterprise has won provincial-level science and technology awards and ranked among the top three in the award-winning organizations. Or the enterprise has won national-level science and technology awards and ranked among the top five in the award-winning organizations.

(2) The average R&D expenses in the past two years should exceed 10 million yuan.

(3) The total equity financing raised in the past two years (paid-in amount from qualified institutional investors) should exceed 60 million yuan.

(4) In the past three years, the enterprise has entered the national top 500 list of the Maker in China SME Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition.

Ⅱ. Evaluation indicators

The evaluation includes four categories with 14 indicators: specialization, refinement, distinctiveness, and innovation ability. The results are calculated based on the score, with a maximum of 100 points.

1. Specialization indicators (Max 25 points)

(1) Proportion of main business revenue to total revenue in the previous year (Max 5 points)

A. Over 80 percent (5 points)

B. 70 percent - 80 percent (3 points)

C. 60 percent - 70 percent (1 point)

D. Below 60 percent (0 points)

(2) Average growth rate of main business revenue in the past two years (Max 10 points)

A. Over 10 percent (10 points)

B. 8 percent - 10 percent (8 points)

C. 6 percent - 8 percent (6 points)

D. 4 percent - 6 percent (4 points)

E. 0 percent - 4 percent (2 points)

F. Below 0 percent (0 points)

(3) Years engaged in a specific niche market (Max 5 points)

1 point for every 2 years, up to a maximum of 5 points.

(4) Status of the leading product's sector (Max 5 points)

A. Achieved practical results in key links or areas of the industrial chain and supply chains, such as tackling weaknesses, enhancing strengths, or filling gaps (5 points)

B. Belongs to the six basic industrial fields, namely core basic components, core basic electronic components, critical software, advanced basic processes, key basic materials, and industrial technology foundations, or is listed in a Chinese time-honored brand directory, or its primary products serve as key suppliers to leading enterprises in critical industrial chains. (3 points)

C. Does not belong to the above (0 points)

2. Refinement indicators (Max 25 points)

(5) Digitalization (Max 5 points)

A. Level 3 or above (5 points)

B. Level 2 (3 points)

C. Level 1 (0 points)

(6) Quality management (3 points per condition met, up to a maximum of 5 points)

A. Received provincial-level or higher quality awards

B. Established a quality management system and obtained certifications like ISO9001

C. Owns an independent brand

D. Participated in the formulation or revision of standards

(7) Net profit margin in the previous year (Max 10 points)

A. Over 10 percent (10 points)

B. 8 percent - 10 percent (8 points)

C. 6 percent - 8 percent (6 points)

D. 4 percent - 6 percent (4 points)

E. 2 percent - 4 percent (2 points)

F. Below 2 percent (0 points)

(8) Asset-liability ratio in the previous year (Max 5 points)

A. Below 50 percent (5 points)

B. 50 percent - 60 percent (3 points)

C. 60 percent -70 percent (1 point)

D. Above 70 percent (0 points)

3. Distinctiveness indicators (Max 15 points) (Set by Beijing)

(9) Company's listing status (Max 9 points)

A. The company is listed (excluding National Equities Exchange and Quotations system listing) (9 points)

B. Listing application has been accepted by the CSRC or the stock exchange, or it has been filed for guidance by the Beijing CSRC (proof required) (7 points)

C. Listed in the National Equities Exchange and Quotations system or has submitted an application for listing and has been accepted (proof required) (5 points)

D. Listing or listing work has been initiated and the company has signed with a sponsor or listing securities firm (proof required) (3 points)

E. Does not meet the above (0 points)

(10) The company's status in regard to Beijing's industry chain leading enterprises (Max 3 points)

A. The company belongs to Beijing’s high-end industries, and its main products or services support the leading enterprises in Beijing's industry chain (3 points)

B. Does not belong to the above (0 points)

(11) Company’s innovation technology R&D and transformation as well as its overseas market expansion (Max 3 points)

A. In the past three years, the company has obtained recognition for at least one first-of-its-kind product, or for new technologies and products (including clinical approval and registration certificates for Class II or Class III medical devices, as well as Phase II or Phase III clinical approval and registration certificates for innovative drugs, improved new drugs, and biosimilar drugs). (3 points)

B. The company has received policy support for major technical equipment as "first sets", and new materials as "first batches". (3 points)

C. Products have passed certification from developed countries and regions (3 points)

D. Does not meet the above (0 points)

4. Innovation ability indicators (Max 35 points)

(12) Number of valid intellectual properties related to the company's main products (Max 10 points)

A. More than one Class I high-value intellectual property (10 points)

B. More than one independently developed Class I intellectual property (8 points)

C. More than one Class I intellectual property (6 points)

D. More than one Class II intellectual property (2 points)

(13) R&D expenditure in the previous year (Max 10 points)

A. Total R&D expenditure exceeds 5 million yuan, or R&D expenditure accounts for more than 10 percent of total operating revenue (10 points)

B. Total R&D expenditure is 4-5 million yuan, or R&D expenditure accounts for 8 percent - 10 percent of total operating revenue (8 points)

C. Total R&D expenditure is 3-4 million yuan, or R&D expenditure accounts for 6 percent – 8 percent of total operating revenue (6 points)

D. Total R&D expenditure is 2-3 million yuan, or R&D expenditure accounts for 4 percent - 6 percent of total operating revenue (4 points)

E. Total R&D expenditure is 1-2 million yuan, or R&D expenditure accounts for 3 percent – 4 percent of total operating revenue (2 points)

F. Does not meet any of the above criteria (0 points)

(14) Proportion of R&D personnel in the previous year (Max 5 points)

A. More than 20 percent (5 points)

B. 10 percent - 20 percent (3 points)

C. 5 percent - 10 percent (1 point)

D. Below 5 percent (0 points)

(15) Level of established R&D institutions (Max 10 points)

A. National level (10 points)

B. Provincial level (8 points)

C. Municipal level (4 points)

D. Below municipal level (2 points)

E. No R&D institution established (0 points)

2. Q: How can you apply to become an enterprise that uses specialized, sophisticated technologies?

A: Please refer to articles 8 and 10 of the rules about Beijing SME gradient cultivation management implementation.

Article 8: The evaluation and recognition of excellent SMEs in Beijing adhere to the principles of openness, fairness, and impartiality. The process implements a notification and commitment system and involves public solicitation, voluntary application, online submission, online review, and on-site inspection.

The gradient cultivation platform for excellent SMEs (https://zjtx.miit.gov.cn/) serves as the application and review platform for the evaluation and recognition of excellent SMEs in Beijing. SMEs meeting the conditions can log in to the cultivation platform to fill in the required enterprise information and submit corresponding materials.

The platform is constructed by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, while the Municipal Economic and Information Technology Bureau and district-level authorities manage respective accounts and permissions.

1. Q: What are the recognition criteria for SMEs that use specialized, sophisticated technologies?

A: Recognition is based on the criteria outlined in the document about SMEs that use specialized, sophisticated technologies in Beijing.

Recognition criteria for SMEs that use specialized, sophisticated technologies in Beijing

Ⅰ. Recognition conditions

To qualify, enterprises must meet all four of the following conditions:

1. Engagement in a specific niche market for over two years.

2. Annual R&D expenditure must be at least 1 million yuan and no less than 3 percent of total revenue from the previous year.

3. The total operating revenue of the previous year should exceed 10 million yuan. If it is below 10 million yuan, the additional equity financing over the past two years (actual payments made by qualified institutional investors) must reach at least 20 million yuan.

4. Evaluation score of 60 or above, or fulfillment of one of the following criteria:

(1) In the past three years, the enterprise has won provincial-level science and technology awards and ranked among the top three in the award-winning organizations. Or the enterprise has won national-level science and technology awards and ranked among the top five in the award-winning organizations.

(2) The average R&D expenses in the past two years should exceed 10 million yuan.

(3) The total equity financing raised in the past two years (paid-in amount from qualified institutional investors) should exceed 60 million yuan.

(4) In the past three years, the enterprise has entered the national top 500 list of the Maker in China SME Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition.

Ⅱ. Evaluation indicators

The evaluation includes four categories with 14 indicators: specialization, refinement, distinctiveness, and innovation ability. The results are calculated based on the score, with a maximum of 100 points.

1. Specialization indicators (Max 25 points)

(1) Proportion of main business revenue to total revenue in the previous year (Max 5 points)

A. Over 80 percent (5 points)

B. 70 percent - 80 percent (3 points)

C. 60 percent - 70 percent (1 point)

D. Below 60 percent (0 points)

(2) Average growth rate of main business revenue in the past two years (Max 10 points)

A. Over 10 percent (10 points)

B. 8 percent - 10 percent (8 points)

C. 6 percent - 8 percent (6 points)

D. 4 percent - 6 percent (4 points)

E. 0 percent - 4 percent (2 points)

F. Below 0 percent (0 points)

(3) Years engaged in a specific niche market (Max 5 points)

1 point for every 2 years, up to a maximum of 5 points.

(4) Status of the leading product's sector (Max 5 points)

A. Achieved practical results in key links or areas of the industrial chain and supply chains, such as tackling weaknesses, enhancing strengths, or filling gaps (5 points)

B. Belongs to the six basic industrial fields, namely core basic components, core basic electronic components, critical software, advanced basic processes, key basic materials, and industrial technology foundations, or is listed in a Chinese time-honored brand directory, or its primary products serve as key suppliers to leading enterprises in critical industrial chains. (3 points)

C. Does not belong to the above (0 points)

2. Refinement indicators (Max 25 points)

(5) Digitalization (Max 5 points)

A. Level 3 or above (5 points)

B. Level 2 (3 points)

C. Level 1 (0 points)

(6) Quality management (3 points per condition met, up to a maximum of 5 points)

A. Received provincial-level or higher quality awards

B. Established a quality management system and obtained certifications like ISO9001

C. Owns an independent brand

D. Participated in the formulation or revision of standards

(7) Net profit margin in the previous year (Max 10 points)

A. Over 10 percent (10 points)

B. 8 percent - 10 percent (8 points)

C. 6 percent - 8 percent (6 points)

D. 4 percent - 6 percent (4 points)

E. 2 percent - 4 percent (2 points)

F. Below 2 percent (0 points)

(8) Asset-liability ratio in the previous year (Max 5 points)

A. Below 50 percent (5 points)

B. 50 percent - 60 percent (3 points)

C. 60 percent -70 percent (1 point)

D. Above 70 percent (0 points)

3. Distinctiveness indicators (Max 15 points) (Set by Beijing)

(9) Company's listing status (Max 9 points)

A. The company is listed (excluding National Equities Exchange and Quotations system listing) (9 points)

B. Listing application has been accepted by the CSRC or the stock exchange, or it has been filed for guidance by the Beijing CSRC (proof required) (7 points)

C. Listed in the National Equities Exchange and Quotations system or has submitted an application for listing and has been accepted (proof required) (5 points)

D. Listing or listing work has been initiated and the company has signed with a sponsor or listing securities firm (proof required) (3 points)

E. Does not meet the above (0 points)

(10) The company's status in regard to Beijing's industry chain leading enterprises (Max 3 points)

A. The company belongs to Beijing’s high-end industries, and its main products or services support the leading enterprises in Beijing's industry chain (3 points)

B. Does not belong to the above (0 points)

(11) Company’s innovation technology R&D and transformation as well as its overseas market expansion (Max 3 points)

A. In the past three years, the company has obtained recognition for at least one first-of-its-kind product, or for new technologies and products (including clinical approval and registration certificates for Class II or Class III medical devices, as well as Phase II or Phase III clinical approval and registration certificates for innovative drugs, improved new drugs, and biosimilar drugs). (3 points)

B. The company has received policy support for major technical equipment as "first sets", and new materials as "first batches". (3 points)

C. Products have passed certification from developed countries and regions (3 points)

D. Does not meet the above (0 points)

4. Innovation ability indicators (Max 35 points)

(12) Number of valid intellectual properties related to the company's main products (Max 10 points)

A. More than one Class I high-value intellectual property (10 points)

B. More than one independently developed Class I intellectual property (8 points)

C. More than one Class I intellectual property (6 points)

D. More than one Class II intellectual property (2 points)

(13) R&D expenditure in the previous year (Max 10 points)

A. Total R&D expenditure exceeds 5 million yuan, or R&D expenditure accounts for more than 10 percent of total operating revenue (10 points)

B. Total R&D expenditure is 4-5 million yuan, or R&D expenditure accounts for 8 percent - 10 percent of total operating revenue (8 points)

C. Total R&D expenditure is 3-4 million yuan, or R&D expenditure accounts for 6 percent – 8 percent of total operating revenue (6 points)

D. Total R&D expenditure is 2-3 million yuan, or R&D expenditure accounts for 4 percent - 6 percent of total operating revenue (4 points)

E. Total R&D expenditure is 1-2 million yuan, or R&D expenditure accounts for 3 percent – 4 percent of total operating revenue (2 points)

F. Does not meet any of the above criteria (0 points)

(14) Proportion of R&D personnel in the previous year (Max 5 points)

A. More than 20 percent (5 points)

B. 10 percent - 20 percent (3 points)

C. 5 percent - 10 percent (1 point)

D. Below 5 percent (0 points)

(15) Level of established R&D institutions (Max 10 points)

A. National level (10 points)

B. Provincial level (8 points)

C. Municipal level (4 points)

D. Below municipal level (2 points)

E. No R&D institution established (0 points)

2. Q: How can you apply to become an enterprise that uses specialized, sophisticated technologies?

A: Please refer to articles 8 and 10 of the rules about Beijing SME gradient cultivation management implementation.

Article 8: The evaluation and recognition of excellent SMEs in Beijing adhere to the principles of openness, fairness, and impartiality. The process implements a notification and commitment system and involves public solicitation, voluntary application, online submission, online review, and on-site inspection.

The gradient cultivation platform for excellent SMEs (https://zjtx.miit.gov.cn/) serves as the application and review platform for the evaluation and recognition of excellent SMEs in Beijing. SMEs meeting the conditions can log in to the cultivation platform to fill in the required enterprise information and submit corresponding materials.

The platform is constructed by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, while the Municipal Economic and Information Technology Bureau and district-level authorities manage respective accounts and permissions.

Article 10: The recognition process for Beijing SMEs utilizing specialized and sophisticated technologies operates on an open, year-round application basis with quarterly reviews. Each application cycle begins at 0:00 on the first day and concludes at 24:00 on the last day.

District-level authorities organize applications. Innovative SMEs listed in the public announcement can apply via the cultivation platform based on their industrial and commercial registration locations.

During the application cycle, district authorities evaluate application materials and supporting documents against the recognition standards, conduct on-site inspections, and submit evaluation conclusions and recommended enterprise lists within the first ten working days of the next quarter.

The Municipal Economic and Information Technology Bureau verifies the recommended enterprises from each district, provides feedback on the verification results and reasons for rejections, and publicizes the verified enterprise list.

During the public announcement period, district authorities address inquiries related to enterprise appeals. Enterprises facing no objections during the public period will be officially recognized as Beijing SMEs that use specialized, sophisticated technologies, with certificates and plaques issued by the Municipal Economic and Information Technology Bureau.

3. Q: What materials are required to apply for recognition as a SME that uses specialized, sophisticated technologies?

A: Please refer to the Recognition Materials List (2024) of Beijing SMEs that Use Specialized, Sophisticated Technologies, for the complete list of required documentation.