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New Generation AI National S&T Megaproject

Funds Chinese-registered enterprises and research institutions doing core AI R&D under China's New Generation Artificial Intelligence national megaproject.

The New Generation AI National S&T Megaproject is administered by China's Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) through its Department of National Major Projects (重大专项司). It sits under the Innovation 2030 initiative (科技创新2030—重大项目), a separate program tier from the annual National Key R&D Programs (NKP), focused on longer-horizon, strategically critical technology areas. Applications are submi

New Generation Artificial Intelligence (新一代人工智能) — confirmed active call family under the Innovation 2030 initiative. 2026 First Batch open call guide released June 16, 2026; supplementary notice June 22, 2026. Specific research topics are defined per call in Chinese-language application guides published on service.most.gov.cn.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: service.most.gov.cn