The statement deploying the industrial chain around the innovation chain and laying out the innovation chain around the industrial chain can be challenging to understand in practice. To make the concept of double chain fusion concrete rather than abstract, it is crucial to strengthen the dominant role of enterprises and reduce the institutional cost of integrating the innovation and industrial chains. This article emphasizes that overemphasizing the localized layout of the innovation and industrial chains in geographical space may hinder the successful implementation of the dual chain integration approach.
To illustrate this point, the article discusses the cooperation between Southeast University and Huawei, which exemplifies how the deployment and layout of the innovation and industrial chains cannot be limited to localization. Three reasons why local innovation resources and achievements may not necessarily be industrialized in the local area are analyzed, including the mismatch between local innovation resources and industrial foundation, the fact that the integration of the innovation and industrial chains is not necessarily constrained by geographical space, and the dominant position of enterprises in the integration process. The key to promoting dual chain integration lies in creating a better institutional environment for integration, with a focus on enhancing the ability of enterprises to lead industry-university research cooperation. The article proposes four specific suggestions for achieving this, including fostering an ecosystem for innovation, promoting cooperation between enterprises and universities, improving intellectual property protection, and encouraging open innovation. By following these suggestions, businesses can successfully integrate their innovation and industrial chains, enhancing their competitiveness and driving sustainable growth.
