On August 19, the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Jiangsu Province officially released the Action Plan for Breakthrough Development of 'AI Plus' Industrial Software in Jiangsu Province (2026-2028). This comprehensive plan delineates five key strategic actions: bolstering the development capacity of industrial software, elevating the intelligence quotient of industrial software enterprises, empowering the manufacturing sector, nurturing innovative platforms for industrial software, and refining the industrial software ecosystem.

Specific measures outlined in the plan encompass tackling foundational core technologies of 'AI Plus' industrial software, fostering deep integration between industrial software and artificial intelligence. It also advocates for the development of novel business models such as 'Model as a Service' and cultivates innovative approaches like pay-for-results to expedite advancements in industrial software services and business models. Furthermore, the plan emphasizes the importance of strengthening the construction of high-quality industrial datasets and promoting collaborative optimization of data and models. In addition, it accelerates the establishment of industrial software research institutes and encourages the creation of diverse innovation platforms, such as region-specific innovation centers. Lastly, the plan aims to lower the entry barriers for enterprises to adopt artificial intelligence through initiatives like issuing computing power vouchers.