Abstract:In order to support the technological innovation of small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises in supply chain and enhance the technical capability and international competitiveness of Japan in basic manufacture industries, the Japanese government launched the "strategic plan for promoting basic manufacturing technology" in 2006. The basic situation, organization and implementation of this plan were introduced. The target orientation, project management, achievement propaganda, collaboration with local governments of this plan were analyzed. According to the successful experience of this plan in promoting technology industrialization and its role in improving the development of small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises, some enlightenment and suggestions of strengthening support for technological innovation of small and medium-sized enterprises in China were proposed.