The Disruptive Technology Industrialization Index report was unveiled at the 2026 Enterprise Science and Technology Innovation Development Forum held in Tianjin. The data covers the period from 2020 to 2025, showing a steady rise in the index from a baseline of 100 to 158.63.
The cumulative growth of the index reached 58.63 percent over the five-year period, with an average annual compound growth rate of approximately 9.67 percent. The report was compiled under the guidance of the Ministry of Science and Technology, involving the Science and Technology Daily and the Chinese Academy of Engineering Science and Technology Innovation Strategy.
The research encompasses 10 distinct technical fields, including high-temperature superconducting materials, controlled nuclear fusion, hydrogen energy, and embodied artificial intelligence. The Ministry of Science and Technology aims to establish new mechanisms for identifying, selecting, and funding projects that align with the specific characteristics of disruptive technological innovation.
