[Shanghai (Yangtze River Delta) International Science and Technology Innovation Center Index Released] September 11th, the 2026 Pujiang Innovation Forum will be held in Shanghai from September 11th to September 14th. During the forum, the Shanghai (Yangtze River Delta) International Science and Technology Innovation Center Index was released: with 2016 as the base period of 100 points, the index score in 2024 will reach 228.27 points, with an average annual growth rate of 10.87%, reflecting the continued growth of the comprehensive innovation level of the three provinces and one city, and driving the rapid development of the Yangtze River Delta Science and Technology Innovation Community with high quality and integration. The Shanghai (Yangtze River Delta) International Science and Technology Innovation Center accounts for 30% of the country's innovation output with about 4% of its land area.