Knowledge-based Innovation and Education

In 2003, about 4,000 institutions in Beijing were engaged in scientific and technical activities. In addition, there were 14 research institutes in universities, including 6 State-level institutes; 5,000 intermediate technological agencies; 150 trade societies; and 500 consulting service centres.

These institutions employed 274,000 people, of which scientists and engineers accounted for 82.8 percent. In 2003, Beijing had 61 business incubators, more than in any other Chinese city. About 2,082 enterprises and projects were engaged in "incubation" activities.