Nantong 2026 Talent Policies Integration

01 High-End Industrial Talents
Intensify Efforts to Attract Urgently Needed and Scarce Talents for High-End Industries

(I)Funding for Talents (Teams) under the "Jianghai Talent" Plan

Peak Talent (Team)
¥10 Million in Funding
Designated as top-talent projects in key industries (e.g. AI), with funding up to ¥100 Million
Entrepreneurial Talent (Team)
Up to ¥6 million in startup funding.
Up to ¥15 million through the "Jianghai Elite Loan."
Up to ¥20 million in policy-based equity investment.
Rent for office, R&D, and production premises: "three years free, two years at half-price"
Innovative Talent (Team)
Up to ¥3 million in funding
General Policies
Up to ¥5,000/month living allowance for a period of three years
A one-time housing purchase subsidy of up to ¥1.5 million, or an equivalent talent housing voucher.
A one-time incentive award of up to ¥1 million for participation in talent programs at the provincial level or above.
A maximum reward of ¥300,000 for newly recognized major equipment (First-of-a-Kind sets) at the provincial or national level.

(II)Supplementary Talent Attraction Policies for the AI Field

Designated as a key industry for prioritized development, receiving support in the form of funding, computing power, and other resources.
Fully Supporting Entrepreneurial Talent
Up to ¥500,000
Award-Winning Projects for National-Level AI Competitions
Up to ¥10 million
Support for Entrepreneurial Projects via "Grant-Investment-Equity" Modal
Up to ¥1 million
Selected as a Representative Application Case of AI-Enabled New Industrialization at the National Level
Projects showcasing representative application scenarios in the fields of general AI, digital economy, and emerging technologies.
Promote the development of the OPC community, providing integrated, move-in-ready services encompassing office space, computing power, and lifestyle amenities.

02 Intensify Efforts To Attract Young Talent

(I)Talents from Junior College to Doctoral Level

Individuals invited to participate in talent recruitment activities in our city are eligible for a up transportation and accommodation subsidy up to ¥2000, plus up to 7 days free accommodation and meals.
Free accommodation (up to 60 days) at youth hostels for recent graduates or those graduated within the last two years. 
Recipients also have access to employment services.
A living allowance is provided for up to three years with the possibility of a two-year extension to assist with the purchase a home and settlement.
A subsidy covering 50% of actual social security contributions is provided (for flexible employment graduates within two years of graduation)
Full-time Junior College Graduates / Senior Technicians: ¥500 /month
Full-time Undergraduate College Graduates / Technicians: ¥1,000 /month
Master's Degree Graduates / Associate Senior Professionals / Senior Technicians: ¥2,000 /month
Doctoral Degree Graduates / Senior Professionals / Master Technicians: ¥3,000 /month
Talent Housing Voucher
¥80,000: full-time Junior College Graduate / Senior Technician
¥100,000: full-time Undergraduate Degree (including current students) / Technician
¥150,000: Master Degree (including current students) / Associate Senior Professional / Senior Technician
¥300,000: Doctoral Degree (including current students) / Senior Professional / Master Technician
Talent Apartments: can be applied for by employers through relevant departments of the county (city, district) where they are located.

(II) Postdoctoral Talent
Incoming Postdoctoral Fellows: ¥5,000 /month living allowance, up to three years.
Postdoctoral Fellows retained upon completion may continue to receive the postdoctoral living allowance.

(III)Additional Support for Returning Talent
Up to 1:1 Matching Fund Support
Startup Support Program for returned entrepreneurs
Funding Program for high-level returning talent
Grants up to ¥100,000
Category A Selectees fast-tracked to the “Jianghai Talent” site visit stage 
"Jianghai Talent" program: "Special Program for Returning Talent"
Up to ¥6 million for Entrepreneurship Projects 
Up to ¥3 million for Innovation Projects

03 Make Greater Efforts To Build A First-Class Talent Ecosystem

(I)Integrated Development Between Universities and Localities
Support joint talent recruitment by universities based in Nantong
Up to ¥2 million /person resettlement subsidy

(II)Cultivation of High-Level Talent
Selection for the "Jianghai Talent" Municipal Cultivation Program
Up to ¥48,000 /year

(III) Rewards and Subsidies for Enterprise Talent Introduction
Enterprise Talent Introduction Rewards
Introduction of Academicians or Higher-Level Talent Reward 
Up to ¥1 million /person
Introduction of New Talent (Master's Degree or higher) by key industrial chain enterprises 
Up to ¥2,000 /person
Enterprises that establish and substantively operate national- or provincial-level postdoctoral platforms are eligible for: 
Up to ¥500,000 establishment subsidy 
A Research Funding subsidy of ¥200,000 for every Postdoctoral Fellow Researcher recruited.
Talent Recruitment Agency Incentives 
Organizing internships (work placements) or facilitating employment, ¥1,000/ person (referral bonus)
Successful Talent Introduction
Up to ¥300,000 (recruitment incentive)
Financial Institution Risk Compensation
Establishment of "Jianghai Talent Loan" Risk Compensation Fund
Risk compensation of up to 70% for bank loans under ¥6 million /transaction for "Three New" projects (new industries, new technologies, new talents).

(IV)Comprehensive Talent Services
"One-Stop Online” services for talent related matters
"Four Chains, Four Platforms" service framework
"Jianghai Talent" All-in-One Card services: children's education, spouse and children's household registration, provident fund loan policies (up to ¥2,000 /month subsidy for parents, etc.
"Youth Exclusive Card": free stay at youth hostels, discounts at tourist attractions, etc.

Source: Talent Development Division, Nantong Human Resources and Social Security Bureau
Chinese Source：https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/mEzgiNCRjBAEx7IqxhjJvg
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