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National Key R&D Programs (国家重点研发计划)

Funds Chinese strategic technology priorities through competitive grants for applied innovation.

The National Key R&D Programs (NKP) are China's primary competitive applied-research grant mechanism, running annual calls across dozens of topical Key Special Programs (重点专项). Eligible applicants include universities, research institutes, state-owned enterprises, and private companies — all must be Chinese-registered entities. Sub-tracks include the standard project track, a Young Scientist Proje

AIBiotechClimate TechEnergy TechFusionHardwareAdvanced ManufacturingAdvanced MaterialsQuantumSemiconductors

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: service.most.gov.cn