OREANDA-NEWS. December 28, 2012. Regional innovation capacity of Anhui in 2012 moved up to 9th nationwide from previous 15th, ranking 1st in Central China, according to Anhui Provincial Administration of Science & Technology December 27.

In recent years, Anhui has been positively exploring and greatly advancing the construction of Hefei-Wuhu-Bengbu Innovation Pilot Zone and National Technological Innovation Pilot Province and improving regional innovation system.

1617 enterprises won the title of national hi-tech enterprise, ranking 7th nationwide and 1st in Central China. In the first 11 months, a total of 16484 patents were applied for, ranking 7th nationwide, up 76% year on year.