Hangzhou Yuhang
Future Sci-Tech City

Introduction to Hangzhou Future Science and Technology City (Haichuang Park)

Located in Yuhang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou Future Science and Technology City (Haichuang Park) was officially established in 2011. There is a construction management area of 128.3 square kilometers, and the key development area covers 49.5 square kilometers, focusing on the digital economy, life sciences and health, intelligent manufacturing, and technology services industries. It serves as the core area of the Hangzhou West Science and Technology Innovation Corridor and has been recognized as one of the four national future science and technology cities by the Central Organization Department and the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council. The development zone hosted the main activities of the 2019 National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Week and received recognition in the 2020 State Council’s inspection and incentive report.

Excellent Enterprises, the Driving Force of Our Leap

Future Science and Technology City has attracted and nurtured a large number of high-quality enterprises around its four dominant industries. In 2024, the city achieved total revenue of 1,098.051 billion yuan (123 billion CHF) from large-scale enterprises within the region. The digital economy has evolved from its early stages of e-commerce and software information to now encompass artificial intelligence, big data, cloud computing. The added value of core digital economy industries in 2024 exceeded one-third of Hangzhou City’s total and one-fifth of Zhejiang Province’s total.

Agglomeration of Top-notch Companies

Future Science and Technology City boasts an impressive assembly of nearly 49,000 enterprises, counting Alibaba, Huali Group, Dahua Technology, VIVO, ByteDance, and other prominent names. Moreover, it has succeeded in drawing the presence of 1,655 financial institutions, resulting in a substantial capital accumulation totaling 384.9 billion yuan (43 billion CHF).

Excellent Carrier, The Source Of Our Innovation

Carrying the crucial responsibility of establishing a core hub for the “Comprehensive National Science Center,” we have been actively building a science and technology innovation system centered around national laboratories, provincial laboratories, research institutes of universities, and leading R&D institutions of major scientific facilities. We have by far successfully attracted the establishment of four out of ten provincial laboratories and several high-level science and technology innovation platforms, including Zhejiang Province’s first national major scientific facility.

Exceptional Carriers, the Wellspring of Our Innovation: The Gathering of Top-tier Universities

Adjacent to the Future Science and Technology City, we have the Zhongfa Aviation Institute of Beihang University to the north, the esteemed Zhejiang University to the east, and the Xiaoheshan Higher Education Park, home to various institutions including Zhejiang University of Technology and Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, to the south. Additionally, Hangzhou Normal University, Party School of Zhejiang Provincial Committee of C.P.C and Liangzhu Campus of China Academy of Art have also established their presence, providing a significant influx of high-end talent and research resources to fuel the development of the Science and Technology City.

Incentives and Support at Hangzhou Future Science and Technology City

Hangzhou Future Sci-Tech City (Haichuang Park) offers a comprehensive package of incentives to attract and support international innovation, covering talent rewards, financial support, project subsidies, and industry-specific measures.

Talent Rewards

  • Top Talent: Customized incentives of up to 15 million RMB for provincial/city-level top talents who settle in the park.

  • High-Level Talent Program Incentives: Up to 7 million RMB in scientific and technological awards, plus 500,000 RMB living subsidy for recognized high-level talents.

  • Graduate Living Allowance: Up to 180,000 RMB for graduates holding a bachelor’s degree or above.

  • Postdoctoral Living Allowance: Up to 600,000 RMB for newly introduced postdoctoral researchers.

  • Overseas High-Level Talent Subsidy: Up to 1 million RMB, linked to actual paid local personal income tax.

  • Talent Protection Services: VIP services, medical care, housing priority, and education access for children.

  • Postdoctoral Start-up Subsidy: Up to 40,000 RMB per year for 3 years for postdoctoral researchers.

Financial Support

  • Financial Risk Pool: Loan guarantees of up to 15 million RMB.

  • Dream Town Angel Fund: Equity investment of up to 10 million RMB.

  • Loan Interest Subsidies: Loans of up to 100 million RMB, with 50% interest support based on the 1-year LPR.

High-Level Talent Projects

  • Up to 12 million RMB in R&D support.

  • Up to 3 million RMB in living subsidies.

Additional Enterprise Support

  • Turnkey Apartments: Furnished housing for talents and transitional office space for enterprises.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Projects (Yuhang District)

  • Up to 1.5 million RMB in rent subsidies.

  • Up to 6 million RMB in R&D subsidies.

Support for SMEs and Emerging Industries

  • Technology-based SMEs: Rental subsidies for office space.

  • Low-Altitude Economy: Up to 6 million RMB in funding for newly registered companies.

  • Robotics Industry:

    • Up to 5 million RMB in equipment subsidies for new robotics enterprises.

    • Up to 30 million RMB in R&D subsidies and 300 million RMB loan interest support for leading robotics companies.

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