On the evening of November 30, 2025, the official website of the Shanghai Stock Exchange revealed that Wuhan Ascent Photonics Technology Co., Ltd. had released its responses to the first-round review queries pertaining to its initial public offering (IPO) on the Science and Technology Innovation Board. Ascent Photonics stands as a prominent manufacturer specializing in specialty optical fibers, boasting comprehensive capabilities in research, development, and the industrialization of high-performance, multi-category specialty optical fibers. On August 29, 2025, the company's IPO application for listing on the Science and Technology Innovation Board was officially accepted, and it subsequently entered the inquiry phase on September 11 of the same year. Ascent Photonics has outlined plans to raise approximately 780 million yuan in funds. These funds are earmarked for the construction of a high-performance specialty optical fiber production base and research and development center, as well as to bolster its working capital. During the first-round review queries, inquiries were raised concerning various aspects of the company, including its product offerings, market competition landscape, technological prowess, and revenue recognition practices.