Recently, the Shandong Provincial Department of Science and Technology officially announced the ‘List of Technology-Based Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Included in the Shandong Province 2026 First Batch.’ In accordance with the relevant provisions of the ‘Measures for the Evaluation of Science and Technology-Based Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises’ (Guo Ke Fa Zheng [2017] No. 115) and the ‘Guidelines for Evaluation Services for Science and Technology-Based Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises’ (Guo Ke Huo Zi [2022] No. 67), a total of 8,044 enterprises across the province were successfully selected following rigorous qualification reviews, innovation capability assessments, and comprehensive evaluations. Shandong Province Seeds Group Co., Ltd. was successfully selected and officially included in the Shandong Provincial Database of Science and Technology-Based Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, thanks to its deep scientific research heritage, sustained investment in innovation, comprehensive R&D system, and outstanding achievements in industrial innovation. This fully demonstrates the company’s capacity for scientific and technological innovation, core R&D capabilities, and comprehensive operational strength in the seed industry, and represents an authoritative recognition by the provincial regulatory authorities.

Being successfully included in the roster of technology-based small and medium-sized enterprises marks a significant milestone in Shandong Province Seeds Group Co., Ltd.’s journey of innovative development and holds far-reaching significance for the company’s future growth. As a leading enterprise in the seed industry—holding multiple qualifications and honors, including National High-Tech Enterprise, Shandong Provincial Key Leading Enterprise in Agricultural Industrialization, Shandong Provincial Specialized, Refined, Distinctive, and Innovative SME, Shandong Provincial Innovative SME, and Jinan Municipal Key Leading Enterprise in Agricultural Industrialization, and having established a multi-tiered, comprehensive matrix of high-quality corporate honors—Shandong Province Seeds Group Co., Ltd. has long been committed to driving high-quality development in the seed industry through technological innovation. The company has continuously increased investment in the research and development of new varieties, building an integrated seed industry innovation system encompassing ‘Genetic resource research and development—High-quality seed propagation—Demonstration and Promotion—Technical Services,’ fully demonstrating the company’s comprehensive strength in seed industry innovation, industrial leadership, and specialized development.

The company will seize this opportunity to continue strengthening the foundation of scientific and technological innovation, focus on improving the quality and upgrading the modern seed industry, continuously enhance research and development of core technologies and the industrial application of research outcomes, and fully leverage the company’s comprehensive strengths and its role as an industry leader and model. By harnessing seed industry technology to empower the high-quality development of modern agriculture, the company will contribute to the implementation of the strategies for revitalizing the seed industry and rural industries.