Abstract: Western small and medium-sized enterprises play an important role in the western economic development.Independent innovation is the motivation for their development.But at present,the overall developing level of these enterprises is low for the poor innovation performance and lagging development.To solve these problems,the key is to decide on an appropriate developing strategy,including project selection,capital funding,and mode of organization.To improve the innovation ability,it is also important to cooperate with the local technological and scientific institutes and colleges.

Key words: western, small and medium-sized enterprises, independent innovation