Suzhou Innovation and Entrepreneurship Leading Talent: Deadline June 18, up to RMB 7 Million

June is one of the most concentrated months for policy applications each year. This is not due to the introduction of new policies, but because many policies released in the first half of the year have set their deadlines at the end of June — the window has been open for some time, yet eligible applicants have not always acted accordingly. The following application window is currently open, with timelines, target applicants, and benefit amounts clearly outlined below.

Suzhou Innovation and Entrepreneurship Leading Talent: Deadline June 18, up to RMB 7 Million

The centralized application period for the second batch of Suzhou's 2026 "Innovation and Entrepreneurship Leading Talent Program" closes at 17:00 on June 18, 2026. Application portal: sst.suzhou.gov.cn/gslj. This batch accepts two categories: Entrepreneurial Leading Talent and Innovation Leading Talent. Entrepreneurial Leading Talent is open to individuals bringing teams, technologies, and projects to establish a business in Suzhou. Project funding up to RMB 5 million, home purchase subsidy up to RMB 2 million, for a combined maximum of RMB 7 million. Upon successful post-acceptance review, additional rolling support of up to RMB 5 million may be applied for. Registered projects must have been incorporated in Suzhou between July 1, 2023 and June 15, 2026, with a cash contribution of no less than RMB 1 million, and the applicant must hold at least 20% ownership or be the largest shareholder. Innovation Leading Talent (Enterprise Category) is open to high-caliber professionals employed at Suzhou-based technology-oriented enterprises. Benefits include funding of up to RMB 2 million and a home purchase subsidy of up to RMB 1 million. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree, have been recruited after January 1, 2024, have an annual salary of no less than RMB 300,000, and be employed by a listed company, a high-tech enterprise, or a "Little Giant" specialized and sophisticated enterprise. Both categories prioritize applicants under 40 years of age. June 18 is a hard deadline with no precedent for extension. 10 days remaining. Reference: Notice on Organizing the Application and Selection for the Second Batch of 2026 Suzhou Innovation and Entrepreneurship Leading Talent Program.

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