Government Funding
This section covers government funding programs available to eligible enterprises and projects in Shanghai, including funding for innovation, industrial development, and special projects.
Innovation
This section covers funding programs for innovation-driven projects, including research and development and the commercialization of new technologies.
Innovation vouchers boost Shanghai's tech scene
Effective from Sept 1, 2025 through Aug 31, 2030
[Submission Ended] Shanghai releases application guidelines for biomedical innovation development projects
Online applications deadline: 4:30 pm on May 29, 2026
[Submission Ended] Shanghai releases application guidelines for biomedical innovation development projects
Online applications are accepted from 9 am on May 12 to 4:30 pm on May 29, 2026.
[Submission Ended] Call for applications: Shanghai seeks sci-tech projects
Online application deadline: 4:30 pm on June 3, 2026
[Submission Ended] Shanghai opens applications for 2026 shipping innovation projects
Online application deadline: 5:30 pm, June 30, 2026
Industry
Funding programs for industry-related projects are covered here. Production capacity expansion and operational improvement are included.
[Submission Ended] Pudong opens applications for 2026 special fund to support fintech industry development
Online applications run from Aug 10 to Aug 25, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.
[Submission Ended] Shanghai opens applications for catering-business support fund
Application deadline for global cuisine initiatives and smart technology adoption: 11:59 pm on Aug 31, 2026
[Submission Ended] Pudong releases 2026 funding guidelines for AI model and agent applications
Applications closed on Aug 31, 2026.
[Submission Ended] Shanghai opens applications for 2026 exhibition-industry support fund
Application deadline: June 18, 2026
[Submission Ended] How to apply for 2026 cultural and creative development fund
Application deadline: May 6, 2026
Special projects
This section covers funding programs for special projects aligned with specific policy goals or strategic priorities.
[Submission Ended] Guide to Shanghai special funds for pilot projects of new consumption patterns, models, and scenarios (2026)
Online application deadline: May 31, 2026
