National defense technology

The national defense technology industry is one of the most advanced in Tianjin. Locally developed, cutting-edge products include new generation launch vehicles, helicopters, high-performance diesel engines and spacecraft.

Biotechnology and pharmaceuticals

The biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry has more than 500 R&D entities and 157 pharmaceutical companies, including 36 foreign-funded enterprises.

In 2008 plans for the Beijing-Tianjin-Heibei biomedical industrialization model zone, which is in Tianjin Binhai New Area, were approved by the central government. So far the zone has formed a complete industry chain covering R&D, technology transfer, production, logistics and exhibition.