Zhejiang: Will strengthen support for science and technology finance in 2026, aiming to surpass 4.2 trillion yuan in science and technology loan balances

Zhejiang Provincial Government Information Office held a press conference to introduce the relevant situation of Zhejiang’s 2026 “8+4” economic policy system. The press conference emphasized strong support for technological innovation. Make good use of the major opportunity to jointly build the Yangtze River Delta International Science and Technology Innovation Center, strive for more national strategic tasks, science and technology innovation platforms, and technology projects to land in Zhejiang. Deepen the implementation of the “Artificial Intelligence+” initiative, continue to support the construction of concept verification centers, pilot platforms, manufacturing innovation centers, and others. At the same time, strengthen support for science and technology finance, aiming for the balance of science and technology loans to exceed 4.2 trillion yuan, expand the scale of provincial venture capital funds, make good use of Zhejiang Social Security Science and Technology Innovation Fund, and guide more capital to be “friends of time,” daring to invest early, small, and in hard technologies. Let the seeds of innovation have “living water,” and let more “creative people” stand out in Zhejiang. (Zhejiang Release)