Shandong released the second batch of innovative SMEs, totaling 3,312, in 2023. This list comes as a result of a series of procedures including self-assessment and declaration of enterprises, review and evaluation of cities, and summary and re-evaluation of the province according to the Interim Measures for Gradient Cultivation and Management of High-quality Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, the Implementation Rules for Gradient Cultivation and Management of High-quality Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Shandong Province, the Notice of the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Shandong Province on Launching the Evaluation of the Second Batch of Innovative Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in 2023, and other documents. Notably, Shandong Zicaiyun Digital Technology Co., Ltd. landed on the list.

The competent authorities in charge of work related to SMEs in all cities of the province should focus on improving the innovation ability and professional level of SMEs, actively carry out gradient cultivation of high-quality SMEs, continuously increase support for various high-quality SMEs, and ensure excellent follow-up services, supervision, and guidance. Meanwhile, innovative SMEs should focus on developing their main businesses and innovation ability, strive to enhance core competitiveness and develop themselves into specialized and innovative SMEs and specialized and innovative "little giant" enterprises, thus making positive contributions to the high-quality development of private economy and SMEs in Shandong Province.