A national start-up support program for early-stage businesses founded by overseas-educated professionals with strong innovation capability and market potential. Application timing: Local human-resources authorities organize recommendations annually.
1. Program or policy scope
The program selects early-stage companies founded by people who have studied abroad, with emphasis on electronic information, biomedicine, new materials, new energy and modern services. Local human-resources authorities organize recommendations.
2. Relevant profiles and main conditions
It is relevant to people who returned to China after overseas study or work, founded an early-stage company and have proprietary technology or a clearly defined business model.
- Relevant profile: overseas-educated returnees
- Relevant profile: innovation specialists and entrepreneurs
- Relevant profile: technology specialists
3. Preparation and supporting documents
Prepare evidence of the founder's overseas experience, shareholding and business operations, intellectual property, market prospects and proposed use of funds. Confirm the annual recommendation process with the local human-resources authority.
- Prepare: evidence of overseas study
- Prepare: company registration documents
- Prepare: business plan
- Prepare: intellectual-property evidence
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current application timing?
Local human-resources authorities organize recommendations annually. Check the linked Policy document issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security page before preparing or submitting materials.
What should be confirmed before an application?
Confirm the applicable annual notice, submitting organization, host-institution requirements and document checklist. A Kebo Kehui profile assessment is an initial advisory review; the competent authority and host institution make formal eligibility and selection decisions.
Source: Policy document issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security. Published: 2009.09.21; Last verified: 2026.07.27. Talent policies may change by year, region and submitting organization. This English overview is for general information and does not replace the latest official notice or an eligibility decision by the relevant authority or host institution.
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