Abstract:Basic research has garnered increasing attention from nations due to its important role in advancing technological innovation. Based on the understanding of basic research, this article innovatively introduces the concept of "innovation potential of basic research." Building upon this, it conducts a forward-looking discussion on the development of the theory and evaluation system of innovation potential of basic research. This discourse underscores the significance of enhancing China's evaluation system of basic research and promoting the development of basic research. At the same time, this article analyzes the existing issues in the research of basic research innovation potential in China and puts forward corresponding,in order to provide reference for the systematic exploration of innovation potential of basic research in China in the future.