辽宁属于科技强省，科研机构门类齐全，科技基本配套，有较强的攻关和开发能力。有各类科研和开发机构962个，国家重点实验室10个，国家工程技术研究中心16个，各类专业技术人员150余万人，全省高新技术产值1281亿元。
Liaoning is strong in scientific research. We have a whole range of science and research institutions, with a fairly balanced portfolio of capabilities. We are fairly strong in project research and in development. There are 962 research and development organizations working in a variety of fields, 10 national priority laboratories, 16 national engineering research centers, and more than 1.5 million specialists and technicians. The hi-tech and new-tech industries in Liaoning generate output to the value of 128.1 billion yuan.