Shanghai Basic Research Explorer Program
Supports co-funded basic research in Shanghai through a municipal-STCSM explorer model with enterprise contribution.
The Shanghai Basic Research Explorer Program, administered by the Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission, is a co-funded basic-research scheme that pairs STCSM with a Shanghai-registered enterprise or industry association acting as co-funder. It supports basic research tied to Shanghai's key and emerging industries, including artificial intelligence, biotechnology, semiconductors, me…
Basic research in Shanghai's key and emerging industries, co-directed by industry co-funder.
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