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Shanghai Special Program: Large Models for AGI

Funds the STCSM Special Program for Large Models for AGI is a competitive basic-research call targeting foundational AI science.

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The STCSM Special Program for Large Models for AGI (通用人工智能大模型基础研究专项) is a competitive basic-research call targeting foundational AI science. The first batch (2025) covers 9 directions under Topic 1 (Basic AI theories, CNY 500,000 per project) and 3 directions under Topic 2 (Innovation management, CNY 250,000 per project). Top-performing projects receive second-phase bonuses: Topic 1 +CNY 1,000,000, Topic 2 +CNY 250,000.

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Grants under Shanghai Special Program: Large Models for AGI

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

Shanghai AGI Large Models Special Program — First Batch
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Funds foundational AI groups in Shanghai through AGI Large Models support for early large-scale model research.

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Last verified: 27 May 2026Source: research.shanghai.nyu.edu