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Shenzhen Integrated Circuit Industry Special Subsidy

Shenzhen Integrated Circuit Industry Special Subsidy

Supports Shenzhen integrated-circuit design through STIC subsidies for tape-out and silicon design tooling development.

The Shenzhen Integrated Circuit Industry Special Subsidy is a municipal non-repayable subsidy program administered by the Shenzhen Science, Technology and Innovation Commission (STIC-SZ) to strengthen the local IC design and manufacturing ecosystem in the context of China's semiconductor self-sufficiency drive following U.S. export controls. The program operates across three sub-tracks: IC Design …

Semiconductor IC design tape-out costs, silicon IP purchasing, and EDA tool development for IC companies registered or operating in Shenzhen.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
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: 24 Jul 2026Source: cset.georgetown.edu