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Shanghai Sci-Tech Little Giant Project

Shanghai Sci-Tech Little Giant Project

Supports Shanghai high-tech firms through the Little Giant programme via post-development innovation subsidy.

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The Shanghai Sci-Tech Little Giant Project, administered by the Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission, is a post-spend R&D subsidy for high-technology SMEs in Shanghai. It is technology-neutral, supporting High and New Technology Enterprise (HNTE) certified firms across sectors including artificial intelligence, semiconductors, biotechnology, medical technology, manufacturing, and h…

What this grant funds

Technology-neutral R&D subsidies for HNTE-certified non-listed Shanghai enterprises.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
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.Rebate
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: english.shanghai.gov.cn