Ministry of Industry and Information Technology: Support pilot platforms to explore new models such as "pilot services + equity investment".

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued a notice on further accelerating the systematic layout and high-level construction of manufacturing pilot platforms. It was proposed to follow the promotion philosophy of "strengthening a group, activating a group, supplementing a group" based on the "Guidelines for the Construction of Manufacturing Pilot Platforms" and the key points for the construction of manufacturing pilot platforms. The focus should be on the public service nature and functions, clarify the construction path, and systematically promote the development of pilot platforms. The "Guidelines for the Construction of Manufacturing Pilot Platforms" mentioned expanding diversified income growth points. It supports pilot platforms to actively expand market-oriented services such as promoting achievements, incubating and nurturing enterprises, connecting investment and financing, data and information, consulting and training. By providing high value-added services, undertaking national and local projects, increasing capital and partnership research and development, pilot platforms can expand their sources of operating funds. It also supports pilot platforms to explore new models such as "pilot services + equity investment," nurturing new formats such as equipment leasing, remote operation and maintenance, and shared testing.