An Ahp-Topsis-Based Evaluation Method for Scientific and Technological Innovation Capability -- an Empirical Study from Henan, China

In order to evaluate the development of scientific and technological innovation (STI) capability of various cities in Henan Province, the evaluation index system of Henan Province is constructed from five aspects of environment, input, output, efficiency, and performance, and the Analytic Hierarchy Process with the Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution method (AHP-TOSIS) is used to comprehensively evaluate the development level of STI capability of various regions in Henan Province. The results show considerable differences in the STI capabilities of various cities in Henan Province. Regional STI resources are concentrated, forming a point and area diffusion state with Zhengzhou as the province's center. The efficiency of regional STIs needs to be improved, and the performance of STIs deserves attention. Given this, Henan Province must grasp the technological innovation strategy and build the Zhengzhou Science and Technology Innovation Center around the Zhengzhou Innovation Highland. Build Zhengzhou Luoyang and Zhengzhou Xinxiang dot-line independent demonstration zones for STI, strengthen the evaluation mechanism for STI efficiency, and improve the performance brought about by STI. Combined with local conditions, give full play to the advantages of STI, and transform the region's industrial structure with scientific and technological transformation through the guidance of STI output to comprehensively improve the regional economic level and development quality of the region.