Abstract:Based on the perspective of TOE theory, this paper constructs a holistic analysis framework of the innovation performance Pathways for new R D institutions with the nature of public institutions, and takes the new R D institutions of public institution nature in Guangzhou as a sample,uses the method of qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) and necessary condition analysis (NCA) to deeply explore the multiple complex causal mechanisms that drive the new R D institutions of public institution nature to achieve high innovation performance. The results show that the high innovation performance of new R D institutions is the result of the joint action of various factors. Technical capability and organizational size are the necessary conditions for achieving the high innovation performance of new R D institutions in the nature of public institutions. The affiliation relationship plays an important role in realizing the innovation performance of new R D institutions in the nature of public institutions. This paper summarizes and sorts out three equivalent paths that can realize the high innovation performance of new R D institutions in the nature of public institutions, namely, technology-driven specialized and cutting-edge soldiers, technology-driven scale-led and technology-driven resources.