Since its launch in 2006, the plan has been implemented in several stages, including several sub-plans, such as the frontier scientific and technological innovation plan in key areas, the major scientific and technological infrastructure construction plan and the independent innovation plan in key areas. At present, it has become one of the important strategies of China's scientific and technological innovation.
The main goal of the strong foundation plan is to enhance China's innovation ability in key technical fields, promote the transformation and industrialization of scientific and technological achievements, and improve China's economic competitiveness and international status through key investment and support. The key areas supported by the plan include information technology, biotechnology, new materials, new energy and other high-tech fields, as well as the upgrading and development direction of traditional industries such as agriculture and environmental protection.
The implementation of the strong foundation plan involves many departments and institutions, including the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the National Development and Reform Commission and other relevant departments, as well as scientific research institutions such as the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The plan also provides some support and guarantee for the cultivation of scientific and technological talents and the transformation of scientific and technological achievements, and attracts many high-end talents and innovative enterprises to join and participate.