Six departments launch the 2026 annual smart factory gradient cultivation action.

According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Industry and other six departments will carry out the 2026 annual intelligent factory gradient cultivation, promote the construction of advanced, excellent, and leading intelligent factories. The main bodies applying for the excellent and leading levels must submit their applications online before August 15, 2026, and the recommending units must complete the review by September 1.