Volume 3,Issue 9
Research on the Mechanism of Chain Governor System Promoting Innovation of Enterprises in the Chain
Against the background of emphasizing technological self-reliance and self-improvement as well as industrial chain security, this paper focuses on how the “chain governor system,” an institutional innovation, promotes the innovation of enterprises in the chain. The study systematically analyzes its internal mechanism, mainly including four core paths: the resource empowerment mechanism addresses factor constraints through precise R&D support and talent guarantee; the network construction mechanism facilitates knowledge spillover and collaborative research by building innovation consortia; the demand-driven mechanism clarifies innovation directions and reduces market risks through releasing demand lists and government procurement; the risk-sharing mechanism enhances enterprises’ innovation motivation by sharing R&D risks and creating a fault-tolerant atmosphere. On this basis, the paper puts forward policy suggestions such as deepening “one chain, one policy” precise empowerment, strengthening the responsibilities of “chain leader” enterprises, and optimizing the innovation factor supply ecosystem. It aims to improve the design of the chain governor system, effectively activate the innovation potential of the entire chain, and provide theoretical reference and practical guidance for enhancing industrial chain resilience and security.
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