Strengthening the layout of national strategic scientific and technological forces in Henan, enhancing the leadership and support of scientific and technological innovation for the economic and social development of the Henan region, in order to better play the role of Henan in the construction of national grain production core areas, high-quality development in the central region, ecological protection and high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin in the national strategy, in achieving the development positioning of food security and advanced manufacturing bases granted by the state to Henan, and in accelerating the promotion of the river The modernization process in South China is of great significance Zhang Suojiang, deputy to the National People's Congress, academician of the CAS Member and president of Henan University, said.

Zhang Suojiang

Henan's position in the national scientific and technological innovation map is gradually increasing, but due to multiple factors, Henan's scientific and technological innovation is still unable to meet the needs of modern Henan construction. This is manifested in the low level of scientific and technological development, the absence of national strategic scientific and technological forces, and the low conversion rate of scientific and technological achievements.

Zhang Suojiang believes that in addition to "practicing internal skills", Henan also needs the government to further increase support at the policy level, optimize the spatial layout of national strategic scientific and technological forces, fully consider the efficiency and demand balance in the allocation of national strategic scientific and technological forces, strengthen the layout of national strategic scientific and technological forces in Henan, and effectively support the modernization process of Henan.

To this end, Zhang Suojiang proposes the following suggestions.

Firstly, strengthen the layout of the national laboratory in Henan. Support Henan to lead the construction of national laboratories in areas related to national development, such as seed industry security, resource recycling, and the "dual carbon" strategy. Support provincial laboratories with conditions to become an important component of national laboratories and an important support for national strategic scientific and technological strength.

Secondly, strengthen the layout of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Henan. Suggest that the Chinese Academy of Sciences establish a directly affiliated research institution in Henan; It is suggested that the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences cooperate with universities and institutions with good cooperation foundation in Chinese Academy of Sciences to establish Henan Branch. Support well-known scientists to lead the establishment of high-level new research and development institutions or technology-based universities in Henan.

Finally, strengthen the layout of new research and development institutions for the integration of national science, education, and industry in Henan. Focusing on the deep coupling of innovation and industry chains, we will encourage national technology leading enterprises in fields such as energy, electronic information, biopharmaceuticals, high-end materials, and advanced manufacturing to establish a new type of research and development institution and innovation consortium with deep integration of science, education, and industry in Henan, improving the ability to transfer and transform scientific and technological achievements and innovate in industrialization.

China Science Daily (2023-03-07, 1st Edition Highlights)