A recent announcement from the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology has revealed the list of proposed technology and product recognitions under the province's "Three Firsts and Two New" initiative for 2026. In this latest round, the Nanjing Jiangbei New Area Intelligent Manufacturing Administrative Office has successfully secured provincial-level recognition for six of its technology products.

The "Three Firsts and Two New" framework serves as a core evaluation system within Jiangsu for fostering new technologies and products. Specifically, the "Three Firsts" refers to first (set) equipment, first batch of new materials, and first edition software, while the "Two New" encompasses other superior innovative technology products. This initiative is a vital instrument for Jiangsu to advance the high-end, intelligent, and green development of its manufacturing sector. Its primary goal is to encourage enterprises to overcome key core technologies and speed up the industrialization of innovative achievements.

Each product selected under this scheme represents cutting-edge technology and promising market prospects within its respective field, making the list a key barometer for assessing the level of regional industrial innovation. In recent years, the Intelligent Manufacturing Administrative Office has worked to enhance the region's innovation platform capabilities and expand the enterprise innovation echelon. This has been achieved through precisely nurturing innovation entities, establishing high-level innovation platforms, and optimizing the industrial cultivation system. Consequently, a steady stream of high-quality industrial and technological achievements has emerged, consistently building momentum for industrial innovation and development.

According to relevant officials, the Administrative Office will continue to refine its industrial development strategy in the next phase. The focus will remain on reinforcing the central role of enterprises in innovation, guiding them to bolster their R&D infrastructure, and encouraging the creation of independent and controllable original results. These efforts are designed to promote the adoption and application of new technologies and products, ultimately enhancing the market competitiveness of local businesses.