State Technological Invention Award (China)

In 1999, the State Council of China established the State Science and Technology Prizes framework, the State Technological Invention Award was designated as one of the five national awards, alongside the Highest Science and Technology Award, State Natural Science Award, the State Science and Technology Progress Award and the China International Science and Technology Cooperation Award. In 2002, the National Office for Science and Technology Awards formally entrusted the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to coordinate nominations for the State Science and Technology Prizes. Since then, the Innovation and Technology Commission of Hong Kong has been responsible for organizing Hong Kong’s submissions for the State Technological Invention Award and the State Science and Technology Progress Award. Over the years, the national awards have increasingly emphasized indigenous innovation, strategic technologies, and contributions that support China’s long‑term goals of building an innovation‑driven, world‑leading scientific and technological nation. ==Award Criteria==

The inventions should: • Not be previously invented or publicly disclosed by others. • Be advanced, creative, and practical in concept and implementation. • Be capable of producing significant economic or social benefits after implementation. ==Award Classes==

The State Technological Invention Award is presented in two classes: • First Prize (一等奖): For inventions of exceptional originality and national significance. • Second Prize (二等奖): For inventions demonstrating substantial innovation and application value. The number of First Prize awards is typically limited. ==See also==