Abstract:Existing research on factors influencing youth technological innovation in higher education primarily focuses on evaluation and reward mechanisms, often neglecting the role of the research environment. Through a questionnaire survey of 171 young faculty members under the age of 35 from nine universities in Shanghai, this study uses descriptive statistics and linear regression analysis to explore how the research environment impacts technological innovation among young university faculty members. The findings show that young faculty members lack awareness of macro-level innovation support policies and are most concerned with financial support and policies related to their children's education. Policy environment, team support, and welfare benefits significantly and positively affect their technological innovation capabilities, with team support being the most influential. The impact of the research environment varies by academic rank, university type, and discipline. To promote the scientific and technological innovation of young faculty members, it is recommended to optimize the micro work environment, boost policy promotion, and improve living conditions to enhance their satisfaction and creativity.