Research on Transformation Effect and Path Optimization of Scientific and Technological Achievements in Xi’an City: A Case Study of the Transformation Policy of Scientific and Technological Achievements of Qinchuangyuan Innovation-driven Platform

Abstract

This study examines the transformation efficiency and pathway optimization of scientific and technological achievements (STAs) in Xi’an, China, focusing on the Qinchuangyuan innovation-driven platform. Despite abundant scientific resources, Xi’an has long faced a sub-30% technology transfer rate due to institutional barriers such as ambiguous benefit distribution and insufficient market capital participation. Through the “three reforms” (separate management of STAs, professional title assessment for technology transfer talents, and utilization of horizontal research funds), Qinchuangyuan has addressed systemic bottlenecks, enabling a surge in technology contract transactions and growth in high-tech enterprises. However, challenges persist, including regional imbalances, over-reliance on government funding, and pricing ambiguities in technology valuation. Quantitative analysis reveals that institutional innovations such as the “use first, pay later” model and technology brokerage systems have reduced enterprise trial-and-error costs by 60.37%. The study proposes collaborative pathways: establishing cross-regional technology trading platforms, diversifying financing via market-oriented strategies (e.g., intellectual property securitization), and fostering “scientist + engineer” teams to bridge R&D-market gaps. These findings underscore the necessity of integrating policy facilitation, ecological aggregation, and chain coordination to overcome structural contradictions. The research offers a replicable framework for science-rich cities in western China, emphasizing institutional adaptability to transcend innovation models and achieve systemic coordination in regional innovation ecosystems.