Research on the impact of digital embedding on the innovative development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in strategic emerging industries

He Ying; Hao Xiaolu

doi:10.19571/j.cnki.1000-2995.2026.10.017

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Science Research Management ›› 2026, Vol. 47 ›› Issue (10) : 169-178. DOI: 10.19571/j.cnki.1000-2995.2026.10.017 CSTR: 32148.14.kygl.2026.10.017

Research on the impact of digital embedding on the innovative development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in strategic emerging industries

He Ying ,
Hao Xiaolu

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Promoting the innovative development of SMEs in strategic emerging industries is a key measure to occupy the commanding heights of the new round of technological and industrial revolutions.This article takes SMEs in strategic emerging industries listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen A-shares from 2010 to 2023 as the research sample, constructs a digital embedding index from four dimensions—digital technology, data elements, digital networks, and digital responsibility, and systematically examines the impact of digital embedding on the innovative development of these SMEs.The study finds that digital embedding can significantly promote the innovative development of SMEs in strategic emerging industries.Mechanism tests show that digital embedding mainly empowers the innovative development of SMEs in strategic emerging industries through three pathways:stimulating innovation motivation, creating market opportunities, and enhancing transformation capabilities.Heterogeneity analysis indicates that the promoting effect of digital embedding on the innovative development of SMEs in strategic emerging industries is more significant when the government's digital policy supply is more complete, senior executives have higher digital literacy, and the level of industry competition is lower.This study provides theoretical support and empirical evidence for achieving high-quality development of SMEs in strategic emerging industries under the context of digital integration, and also provides policy references for the government in promoting the construction of a modern industrial system.

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digital embedding / strategic emerging industries / small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) / innovative development / MOA Theory

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He Ying , Hao Xiaolu. Research on the impact of digital embedding on the innovative development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in strategic emerging industries[J]. Science Research Management. 2026, 47(10): 169-178 https://doi.org/10.19571/j.cnki.1000-2995.2026.10.017

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