From the connotation of innovative culture, based on a theoretical analysis of cultural connotation of innovative activities, and combined with specific economic and social context of the new era, this article states the importance and necessity of building an innovative culture towards 2035. After reviewing the history of China's innovative culture construction and its important achievements, it analyzes the new requirements for the construction of innovative culture in the implementation of innovation-driven development strategy during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period and the next 15 years. Based on the relevant questionnaire survey data of science and technology professionals in recent years, it holds that there are still some outstanding problems in the construction of innovative culture in China, such as fickle style of study, circle culture prevailing, frequent incidents of academic misconduct and ethics anomie, and insufficient guidance of innovative culture. Finally, the article puts forward several suggestions for strengthening the construction of innovative culture.

innovative culture  /  scientist spirit  /  research integrity  /  science and technology ethics