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Shanghai Special Program: Large Models for AGI

Shanghai AGI Large Models Special Program — First Batch

Funds foundational AI groups in Shanghai through AGI Large Models support for early large-scale model research.

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The Shanghai AGI Large Models Special Program, administered by the Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission, is a dedicated funding line for foundational artificial-intelligence research underpinning large models and artificial general intelligence. Its first batch covered basic AI theory, large-model reasoning, autonomous agents, multimodal AI, and embodied intelligence. The program i…

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AGI foundational theory, large-model reasoning, autonomous agents, multimodal AI, embodied intelligence.

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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.12 months
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: 24 Jul 2026Source: research.shanghai.nyu.edu