Recently, Shenzhen unveiled the application guidelines for the second batch of special fund projects dedicated to strategic emerging industries in 2025, with the overarching goal of fostering the growth of strategic emerging industry clusters. These guidelines place a particular emphasis on six key sectors: semiconductors and integrated circuits, biopharmaceuticals, high-end medical devices, the broad health sector, new energy, and safety, energy conservation, and environmental protection.

Within this framework, the support initiative for the semiconductors and integrated circuits industry encompasses a range of directions, including integrated circuit design tape-out (the process of finalizing a chip design for production), promotion of industrialization, enhancement of innovation capabilities, and support for national-level projects. The deadline for applications is set for October 31st. Eligible companies are strongly encouraged to promptly gather their necessary documents and submit their applications online at the earliest opportunity.