On February 4, the 2025 "Technology Little Giant Program" recognition process jointly organized by the Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission, the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Economy and Informatization, and the Shanghai Municipal Finance Bureau officially concluded. Shanghai SLAMTEC Co., Ltd. stood out among numerous candidates and was successfully awarded the title of "Shanghai Technology Little Giant Cultivation Enterprise", in recognition of its strong R&D capabilities, outstanding innovation performance, and solid growth potential.
This honor follows a series of major recognitions previously received by SLAMTEC, including Shanghai Specialized, Refined, Distinctive and Innovative (SRDI) SME, National-level SRDI "Little Giant" Enterprise, and the establishment of an Academician (Expert) Workstation. The new title represents another significant milestone in the company's development journey.
This recognition is not only a high-level affirmation by government authorities of SLAMTEC's long-term dedication to the spatial perception field, but also a strong endorsement of its commitment to technological innovation and high-quality development. Within Shanghai’s science and technology enterprise growth system, the title of "Technology Little Giant" is far from an ordinary honor. It is widely regarded as a "growth medal" for technology-driven enterprises and a rigorous benchmark of innovation capability and industry potential. Its high value is evident in the strict—almost demanding—application criteria.
A Comprehensive Endorsement of Core Capabilities
The Shanghai "Technology Little Giant Program" focuses on high-quality technology enterprises in the growth stage, serving as a talent pool of future industry leaders. Unlike conventional awards, this designation imposes multiple rigid entry requirements, each of which represents a high bar.
Enterprises selected are recognized as both "high-potential players" and "strong performers" in their respective niche sectors:
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R&D investment: Clear and demanding requirements, significantly higher than those for ordinary technology enterprises.
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Talent structure: Strict standards for R&D personnel. SLAMTEC meets the requirement that R&D staff account for no less than 30% of total employees at the end of the previous year.
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Growth potential: Higher thresholds for annual main business revenue.
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Innovation system: Stringent requirements covering management teams, financial systems, and innovation incentive mechanisms, along with the possession of independent intellectual property rights and core technologies.
Such comprehensive and demanding criteria fully demonstrate the weight and credibility of the "Shanghai Technology Little Giant Cultivation Enterprise" designation.
Building Strength Through Innovation
For SLAMTEC, earning this honor is both well-deserved and the inevitable result of years of focused effort. Since its establishment in 2013, the company has consistently concentrated on robot autonomous localization and navigation, placing technological innovation at the core of its development strategy. Over time, SLAMTEC has built a comprehensive technology framework and product portfolio, with each core capability closely aligned with the key requirements of the Technology Little Giant program.
R&D Innovation: Continuous Investment, Strong Barriers
SLAMTEC continues to increase investment in research and development, building a highly skilled R&D team and deeply cultivating core technologies such as LiDAR and SLAM algorithms, thereby forming strong independent innovation capabilities. To date, the company has accumulated over 350 patents, establishing a solid intellectual property barrier.
Product Portfolio: Comprehensive Systems Empowering Industry
SLAMTEC has developed a complete product ecosystem that is widely applied across various robotic scenarios, empowering the development of the embodied intelligence industry, including:
Growth and Development: Steady Momentum, Strong Potential SLAMTEC has maintained stable and sustained growth. Supported by robust products and technologies, the company has secured a significant position in its niche markets and demonstrated strong growth potential—fully meeting the core growth criteria of the Technology Little Giant Cultivation Enterprise program.
With Honor Comes Responsibility
Being awarded the title of "Shanghai Technology Little Giant Cultivation Enterprise" is both an honor and a responsibility. This recognition not only affirms SLAMTEC's past achievements in technological innovation and development, but also reflects the expectations and encouragement placed on its future growth. It signifies that SLAMTEC's innovation strength and development potential have received authoritative endorsement from Shanghai's government authorities.
Looking ahead, SLAMTEC will take this recognition as a new starting point to:
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Fully leverage the policy support and resource advantages associated with the Technology Little Giant program
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Continue to focus on core spatial perception technologies, increasing R&D investment and improving its innovation system
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Deepen its presence in robot autonomous localization and navigation, continuously delivering more competitive products and solutions
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Empower the high-quality development of the embodied intelligence industry
At the same time, SLAMTEC will remain committed to its original mission of technological innovation, play a leading and demonstrative role, continuously enhance its core competitiveness, and contribute greater strength to Shanghai's goal of building a globally influential science and technology innovation center.
With unwavering commitment and steady progress, empowered by technology and driven toward the future—congratulations to SLAMTEC. The future holds great promise.
Sensing the Future with Innovation: SLAMTEC Recognized as a "Shanghai Technology Little Giant Cultivation Enterprise"
