List of talent policies and initiatives

August 28, 2025

From national strategies to local programs, Shanghai spares no efforts to attract and retain top talent. Dive in and discover how Shanghai can help you succeed!

Shanghai's Putuo district welcomes global Talent with enhanced accommodation policy

April 14, 2026

Shanghai's Putuo district has launched an innovative housing policy that offers significant support to outstanding domestic and international professionals.

Shanghai unveils plan to train urgently needed skilled talent

April 13, 2026

The Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Human Resources and Social Security issued the "Skills Enhancement Year Action Plan" on March 30 to strengthen the training of urgently needed skilled workers.

Applications open for 2026 Shanghai Women's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition

April 07, 2026

The 2026 Shanghai Women's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition (Technology Innovation and Better Life tracks) has launched in Shanghai's Pudong New Area.

Applications open for 2026 'Startup in Shanghai' competition

April 03, 2026

The 2026 "Startup in Shanghai" International Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition was launched on March 24, inviting outstanding projects from teams and enterprises at home and abroad.

Applications open for 2nd round of Chongming 'Yingzhou' Talent Program

April 03, 2026

Shanghai's Chongming district has launched applications for the second round of the "Yingzhou" Talent Program.

SAIS builds AI-for-science ecosystem in Shanghai

March 30, 2026

The Shanghai Academy of Artificial Intelligence for Science expanded its AI-for-science ecosystem on March 1 with an upgraded NovaInspire platform and the launch of the "Dasheng" AI agent.

Changning launches new talent service station

March 27, 2026

Shanghai's Changning district launched the Tianshan Business Circle "Huixin" Talent Service Station during a Tianshan industrial innovation and development salon on March 20.

Lin-gang to stage digital culture track at innovation competition

March 26, 2026

The Fourth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition was launched on March 20.

Shanghai kicks off 2026 WeStart international innovation and entrepreneurship competition

March 26, 2026

Shanghai launched its 2026 WeStart international innovation and entrepreneurship competition on March 24.