Chinese Academy of Sciences Ranked among Reuter's Top 25 Global Government Innovators
On 8 March 2016, Reuters released the Top 25 Global Innovators–Government, which ranked the world's most innovative government research institutions based on data related to patents and research papers between 2008 and 2013.
The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) of mainland China, placed 16th, was among the eight Asian candidates that made it to the list. CAS, established in 1949, is dedicated to studying the natural sciences, public welfare, and development of emerging industries. It has more than 60,000 staff members working across a hundred-plus research institutes, branch academies, and supporting organizations nationwide. In 2011, CAS' technology transfer contracts covered 1,800 technologies and generated US$270 million in revenue.
The following is the full list of Reuter's Top 25 Global Innovators–Government.
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Ranking
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Organisation
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Country/Region
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1
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Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission
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France
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2
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Fraunhofer Society
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Germany
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3
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Japan Science & Technology Agency
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Japan
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4
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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
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US
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5
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National Center for Scientific Research
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France
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6
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Korea Institute of Science & Technology
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South Korea
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7
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National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
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Japan
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8
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U.S. Department of Energy
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US
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9
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Agency for Science, Technology & Research
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Singapore
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10
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French Institute of Health & Medical Research
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France
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11
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Helmholtz Association
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Germany
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12
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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US
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13
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RIKEN
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Japan
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14
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National Research Council Canada
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Canada
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15
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Max Planck Society
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Germany
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16
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Chinese Academy of Sciences
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China
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17
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Pasteur Institute International Network
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France
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18
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National Institute for Materials Science
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Japan
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19
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United States Navy
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US
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20
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Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation
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Australia
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21
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Spanish National Research Council
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Spain
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22
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Academica Sinica
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Taiwan
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23
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United States Army
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US
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24
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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US
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25
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Russian Academy of Sciences
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Russia
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