【Introduction】
With the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, large models and algorithms have become the core driving force for innovation across various industries. To regulate technology application and encourage compliant development, provinces and cities across China have introduced reward and subsidy policies for large model and algorithm registration, with the highest subsidy reaching 50 million yuan (approximately US$7 million). The following is a summary of national policies in 2025.
I. Policy Background and Significance
Large model registration and algorithm registration are crucial measures implemented by the Chinese government to regulate generative AI technologies and algorithmic recommendation services. Through registration, companies are required to disclose technical details, ensuring data security and algorithm transparency. This helps maintain cyberspace order, protect user rights, and promote healthy industry development. As of March 2025, the total number of algorithm registrations nationwide reached 3234, with 407 large model registrations covering various fields such as finance, healthcare, and education.
II. Overview of Reward and Subsidy Policies Across China
| Region | City/District | Policy Content | Subsidy Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | Shijingshan District | Computing power cost subsidy (30% of the actual amount) | Up to 10 million yuan |
| Economic and Technological Development Zone | One-time support for newly registered companies | 1 million yuan | |
| Shanghai | Xuhui District | R&D investment incentives + computing power subsidy | Up to 50 million yuan |
| Guangdong Province | Longhua District, Shenzhen | Individual algorithm registration reward | 1 million yuan per algorithm (annual limit of 5 million yuan) |
| Tianhe District, Guangzhou | Support based on R&D investment proportion | Up to 1 million yuan | |
| Zhejiang Province | Hangzhou | Subsidy for training of hundreds of billions of parameter general large models | Up to 50 million yuan |
| Jiaxing | Computing power subsidy for newly registered companies | Annual limit of 5 million yuan | |
| Jiangsu Province | Suzhou | One-time registration reward + project subsidy | Up to 4.5 million yuan (1.5 million + 3 million) |
| Sichuan Province | Chengdu | Registration reward + major project subsidy | Up to 4 million yuan (1 million + 3 million) |
| Hubei Province | Wuhan | Registration reward + innovative project subsidy | Up to 4 million yuan (1 million + 3 million) |
| Other Provinces | Most prefecture-level cities | One-time registration reward (500,000-1.5 million yuan) + project subsidy (2-5 million yuan) | Generally 2-6.5 million yuan |
III. Policy Highlights
- High Subsidies: Hangzhou offers up to 50 million yuan in subsidies for training hundreds of billions of parameter general large models, the highest nationwide.
- Regional Differences: First-tier cities (such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen) offer larger subsidies, focusing on R&D and computing power support; central and western regions attract companies with high subsidies.
- Flexible Incentives: Some areas in Guangdong Province offer rewards based on the number of algorithms or models, encouraging multi-field breakthroughs.
IV. How to Apply?
- Complete Registration: Submit technical details and application scenarios through the national cyberspace administration registration system.
- Local Application: Submit subsidy applications to the local Ministry of Industry and Information Technology or science and technology department, along with registration certificates, R&D investment vouchers, etc.
- Dynamic Monitoring: Some policies require meeting revenue or application case conditions; companies are advised to plan ahead.
V. Expert Interpretation
“Registration policies are not restrictions, but rather establish a compliant path for the AI industry,” said the vice secretary-general of the Chinese Association for Artificial Intelligence. “Companies should seize policy benefits, accelerate technology implementation, and focus on data security and algorithm transparency.”
【Conclusion】
National reward and subsidy policies for large model and algorithm registration provide strong support for enterprises and lay a solid foundation for the standardized development of AI technology. Companies can choose the most suitable policies based on their needs to apply for subsidies and seize technological advantages.
(Data as of March 2025; specific policies are subject to the latest documents from each region.)
Source: National Cyberspace Administration, public information from provincial and municipal Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.