The pace of scientific and technological innovation in Wuzhong District has been accelerated, and the ability of independent innovation has been continuously enhanced. In 2008, the whole region organized and implemented all levels of scientific and technological projects 189, including 5 national projects, 6 provincial projects1and 7 municipal projects1. Strive for science and technology funds above the city18.762 million yuan. Won 38 scientific and technological progress awards at or above the district level, including 5 municipal scientific and technological progress awards. The number of patent applications in the whole year was 183 1, and the number of patent authorizations was 59 1. In the whole year, there were 10 new high-tech enterprises at or above the provincial level, 2/kloc-0 private high-tech enterprises and 40 high-tech products.
The national torch plan continues to grow, maintaining an average annual growth rate of more than 20%. State-level Wuzhong Science and Technology Pioneer Park continues to grow and develop, with Mudu Xu Peng Science and Technology Pioneer Park as its expansion base. Wuzhong Science Park has a large number of projects such as Wuxi PharmaTech and Baishide. Various carriers of scientific and technological entrepreneurship and innovation are being built in an orderly manner.