Abstract: This paper investigates the establishment of platform-type science and technology think tank, leveraging the unique advantage of local Association for Science and Technology (AST) as the hub of concentrated intellectual resources to better support local technical and socio-economic development. Through a combination of literature review and field investigation, this paper defines the concept of platform-type science and technology think tank, analyzes the distinctive features and challenges in their construction by local AST, and proposes strategies for their organizational structure, operational mechanism, and sustainable development. Local AST has a solid foundation for building a platform-type science and technology think tank characterized by small center and large periphery, aligned with their four-services function. This paper argues that clearly defining functional role, optimizing governance structure, streamlining organizational system, identifying key elements, and refining operational mechanism are critical prerequisites for maximizing the potential of the think tank. Furthermore, advancing the market-oriented operation, fostering an open ecosystem, strengthening collaborative research on projects, enhancing the dissemination of research outputs, and implementing dynamic evaluation are identified as key directions for optimizing the development of the platform-type science and technology think tank.
