Notice of the Organization and Personnel Department of the Beijing Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China Economic-Technological Development Area Working Committee on Doing a Good Job in the Implementation of the "Ten Policies for Talent" 2.0+

To all relevant units:

The "Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area Measures to Support Innovation and Entrepreneurship of High-Precision and Cutting-Edge Industry Talents (Version 2.0)" (hereinafter referred to as the "Ten Talent Policies" 2.0+ policy) has been reviewed and approved at the second meeting of the Talent Work Leading Group of the CPC Beijing Municipal Committee’s Economic-Technological Development Area Working Committee in 2024.

In order to further implement the provisions of the "Ten Talent Policies" 2.0+ policy, the relevant matters are hereby notified as follows:

1. Talent identification methods and special awards.

Various methods will be adopted, including the "review-based recognition system," the "condition filing system," the "recommendation-based recognition system," the "self-recognition system," the "competition-assessment system," and the "investment-assessment system."

Those who meet the criteria will be recognized as talents of the corresponding level after review and decision by relevant meetings.

Individuals recognized as Yicheng Top Talents will receive a certain amount of special reward funds for themselves and their teams, categorized into different tiers; those recognized as Yicheng Outstanding Talents will receive a total of RMB 1 million in reward funds over three years; those recognized as Yicheng Leading Talents will receive a total of RMB 500,000 in reward funds over three years; and those recognized as Yicheng Excellent Talents will receive RMB 24,000 per year in reward funds over three years.

Those registered under the postdoctoral status upon entry will enjoy subsidies according to relevant postdoctoral policies and will no longer be eligible for the reward funds stipulated herein.

Those who have already enjoyed the benefits of "Yicheng Leading Talents" and are subsequently recognized as "Yicheng Outstanding Talents" will not receive additional supplementary funding.

2. Pre-recognition system for talents.

New talents entering the development area who meet the filing standards for Yicheng Top Talents, Yicheng Outstanding Talents, or Yicheng Leading Talents as outlined in the talent classification catalog may, upon recommendation from the competent industry authority of their employing entity, obtain preliminary recognition based on talent qualification criteria, subject to approval by the Office of the Talent Work Leading Group of the Development Area Working Committee.

Talents granted pre-recognition may enjoy corresponding talent service and support benefits, with the pre-recognition validity period lasting one year.

3. Priority support for building a number of cutting-edge innovation entities.

Talents are encouraged to lead projects applying for research institution qualifications at various levels. Following the principle of non-duplication of support, those approved for national-level innovation centers, national key laboratories, national engineering research centers, etc., will receive a one-time funding support of RMB 10 million. Upon recommendation by their employing entity and endorsement from the Development Area's science and technology innovation management department, the chief scientist or technical leader may be directly filed as a Yicheng Outstanding Talent. Those approved for municipal-level technology innovation centers, key laboratories, engineering centers, etc., will receive a one-time funding support of RMB 1 million. Upon recommendation by their employing entity and endorsement from the Development Area's science and technology innovation management department, the chief scientist or technical leader may be directly filed as a Yicheng Leading Talent.

4. Priority support for establishing offshore innovation and entrepreneurship bases.

Enterprises are supported and encouraged to establish overseas R&D institutions (platforms) and incubation centers in global technology-intensive regions, attracting high-level talents and teams.

Approved offshore innovation centers will be rewarded based on the international projects and talent teams they bring in.

Talents working within offshore innovation bases will be regarded as working within the development area and may apply for recognition as Yicheng Talents according to the Yicheng talent classification catalog, enjoying related benefits upon actual employment within the area.

5. Priority support for constructing industry-education integration bases that promote the integrated development of science, education, and talent, thereby attracting talent.

Support for industry-education integration will be increased, focusing on tackling major national strategic needs and critical core technologies, while strengthening cooperation with world-renowned universities and research institutes.

Financial subsidies and appropriate support such as venues will be provided for establishing joint laboratories, open-sharing laboratories, and innovative consortia. A maximum funding support of RMB 1 million will be offered for building school-enterprise talent joint training bases. Certain support measures will be provided for strategic scientists, academicians, and other prominent figures closely associated with the development area who have made significant contributions to regional development.

6. Priority support for establishing postdoctoral research workstations and academician workstations to attract talent.

For postdoctoral research workstations that normally carry out postdoctoral training, a one-time subsidy of RMB 300,000 will be granted for each postdoctoral fellow recruited.

Of this amount, RMB 100,000 is designated as living allowance for the incoming postdoctoral fellow.

For postdocs who choose to remain employed in the development area after completing their station and sign an employment contract of three years or longer, a one-time post-station retention subsidy of RMB 100,000 will be granted.

On-site postdocs will be directly filed as Yicheng Excellent Talents. Support will also be provided for establishing academician workstations to attract talent.

7. Accelerated innovation support.

Innovation projects led by talents will be prioritized for inclusion in the scope of support, receiving corresponding support measures.

A number of technology transfer service agencies, public testing and inspection platforms, intellectual property service platforms, public technology service platforms, pilot-scale bases, industrial alliances, associations, and other service organizations will be supported to provide talents with technology transfer, verification testing, small-scale and pilot-scale trials, investment and financing, patent planning, and other scientific services.

8. Exchange and cooperation support.

For enterprises, social organizations, and other entities serving as primary organizers or co-organizers of forums, summits, exhibitions, and similar events held in the development area at provincial or ministerial level and above, 50% of event costs will be subsidized, with a maximum subsidy of RMB 1 million for international events and RMB 500,000 for domestic events.

9. Human resources service support.

An economic development area human resources service industrial park will be established. Leveraging this park, a number of high-level, top-tier human resources service enterprises and projects will be actively introduced.

Parks approved and recognized as national or municipal-level human resources service industrial parks will receive one-time rewards of RMB 5 million and RMB 3 million respectively for their operating entities.

Priority support will be given to newly entered enterprises. Human resources service agencies occupying office space in the core park will receive certain support measures, while those demonstrating outstanding performance in terms of business contribution and talent attraction will be further encouraged and rewarded.

10. Support for enhancing vocational skills among technical and skilled personnel.

Employees are encouraged to improve their educational attainment, professional skill levels, or technical expertise based on their current positions, with a maximum support of RMB 10,000 per person. Enterprises are encouraged to conduct project-based self-training to enhance employees' job-specific skills, develop training materials, and cultivate enterprise mentors. Enterprises and related institutions are encouraged to carry out independent vocational skill recognition and social evaluation, with support provided to implementing organizations. Enterprises are encouraged to develop new job categories, formulate job evaluation standards, and enter the National Occupational Classification Directory, with each category receiving up to RMB 300,000 in support.

11. Support for high-end service institutions to provide professional services.

High-end service institutions providing R&D design and other technical services, upon certification, may enjoy annual operating expense subsidies of RMB 300,000 for three consecutive years.

12. Establishment of a Special Reward Fund for Significant Contributions.

After review and confirmation by the development area, talents who have made significant contributions to the economic and social development of the area will receive a one-time reward of RMB 1 million.

This award is submitted once every two years, with no more than ten recipients each time, and can be enjoyed concurrently with other talent-related special awards.

Recipients who have previously won this award must have made new, significant contributions since their last win.

13. Implementation of a Special Award for Innovative Contributions by Talents.

Those who have received the First or Second Prize of the National Science and Technology Award, or the Special, First, or Second Prize of the Beijing Technological Invention Award and the Science and Technology Progress Award, will each receive certain financial support.

This award can be enjoyed concurrently with other talent-related special awards.

14. Implementation of a Special Award for Foreign Talents Entering the Area.

For foreign talents newly entering the area who hold Work Permit Certificates A or B and are engaged in four major national strategic tasks—integrated circuits, information technology application innovation, advanced autonomous driving, and pioneering data infrastructure—as well as four leading industries—next-generation information technology, high-end automobiles and new-energy smart vehicles, biotechnology and greater health, robotics and intelligent manufacturing—and six future industries—future information, future health, future manufacturing, future energy, future materials, and future space—plus dual-industry integration, digital-real integration, and science-culture integration, employing entities will receive rewards for three consecutive years, up to RMB 50,000 per person annually for Certificate A holders and RMB 30,000 for Certificate B holders.

This reward can be enjoyed concurrently with other talent-related special awards.

15. Implementation of a Special Award for Skilled Talents.

Upholding the "craftsman spirit," April 8th of each year is designated as "Yicheng Craftsman Day."

Every two years, a group of "Yicheng Craftsmen" will be identified, with each awarded a special reward of RMB 100,000. This award can be enjoyed concurrently with other talent-related special awards.

Eligible "Yicheng Craftsmen" recipients will be directly filed as Yicheng Leading Talents.

16. Housing security for talents.

Yicheng Top Talents will be provided with a free talent apartment of up to 260 square meters, or will receive rent subsidies equivalent to comparable rental prices within Yizhuang New City.

Yicheng Outstanding Talents without housing within Yizhuang New City may rent a talent apartment of up to 210 square meters at no more than 40% of market rent, or reside free of charge in a talent apartment of approximately 90 square meters.

Yicheng Leading Talents without housing within Yizhuang New City may rent a talent apartment of up to 170 square meters at no more than 40% of market rent, or live free of charge in a talent apartment of about 90 square meters.

Eligible Yicheng Excellent Talents may apply for housing assistance in accordance with the development area's affordable rental housing policies.

For Yicheng Top, Outstanding, Leading, and Excellent Talents with home-purchase needs, priority arrangements will be made to purchase shared-ownership housing within the development area.

Key core technology field talents, as identified by the Office of the Development Area Working Committee’s Talent Work Leading Group, will receive targeted housing support.

Accommodation support will be provided separately for recent college graduates seeking employment, internships, or jobs in Yizhuang New City.

17. Educational service support.

High-quality educational resources will be provided based on the enrollment (kindergarten admission) needs of children of Yicheng Top Talents.

Children of eligible Yicheng Outstanding Talents and Yicheng Leading Talents will be given priority for enrollment (kindergarten admission) under equal conditions.

Enrollment (kindergarten admission) services will also be guaranteed for children of other eligible talents.

A number of high-quality international education brand schools and projects will be developed to provide international educational resources for foreign and returning overseas talents in need.

For foreign talents among Yicheng Top, Outstanding, and Leading Talents whose children attend schools for foreign nationals, a tuition subsidy of RMB 100,000 per year will be provided for three consecutive years.

18. Talent pension incentives.

Employers within the area are encouraged to establish pension plans for their own employees, further enhancing retirement benefits and motivating talents to serve the company long-term.

Based on a maximum of 60% of the employer's actual contributions for individual employees, each Yicheng talent will receive an annual personal account fund incentive of up to RMB 15,000.

19. Establishment of a tracking and evaluation system.

During each policy support cycle, the development area will conduct triennial follow-up evaluations of the performance of Yicheng Top Talents, Yicheng Outstanding Talents, Yicheng Leading Talents, and Yicheng Excellent Talents, primarily referencing the evaluation results provided by the employing entities.

Those evaluated as qualified will continue to enjoy relevant benefits, while those deemed unqualified will have their talent status revoked and cease to receive related benefits. Retired talents who pass the evaluation may still be rehired and continue to enjoy relevant benefits.

20. Policy implementation departments will conduct spot checks on compliance with commitments.

For unintentional breaches of commitment, immediate corrective action will be ordered, with suspension of funding disbursements and recovery of corresponding support rewards; such entities will be barred from applying for related support policies for one year.

For those who maliciously fraudulently obtain policy support through deliberately fabricating false information, falsifying application materials, or concealing violations, or who repeatedly breach commitments within one year, in addition to ordering immediate correction and recovering corresponding support rewards, they will be placed on a list of untrustworthy entities and barred from applying for related support policies for three years.

This is hereby notified.

Organization and Personnel Department of the Working Committee

February 7, 2025