Original Title: Notice from the Department of Industry and Information Technology of Shandong Province and the Department of Finance of Shandong Province on Issuing the "Implementation Rules for the Incentive and Subsidy Policy for Benchmark Projects in the Intelligent Transformation of Shandong’s Chemical Industry"
Chapter I General Provisions
Article 1 These Implementation Rules are formulated to implement the spirit of the “Opinions of the General Office of the People’s Government of Shandong Province on Accelerating the High-Quality Development of Chemical Industrial Parks Across the Province” (Lu Zheng Ban Zi [2024] No. 13), leverage the incentive and guiding role of fiscal funds, encourage and support chemical enterprises and chemical industrial parks to accelerate intelligent transformation and digital transition, strengthen the leading role of benchmark demonstrations, and empower the high-quality development of the province’s chemical industry through smart technologies.
Article 2 The fiscal award and subsidy funds for benchmark projects in the intelligent transformation of the chemical industry shall be allocated through the provincial fiscal budget and subject to total amount control.
Article 3 The Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology is responsible for project application, budget preparation, budget execution, and self-assessment of performance. The Provincial Department of Finance is responsible for fund raising, disbursement, and organizing and guiding performance management.
Chapter II Scope and Eligibility Criteria
Article 4 Eligibility Criteria
(1) Basic Eligibility Criteria for Benchmark Enterprises for Intelligent Transformation
1. The enterprise must conduct business operations in Shandong Province in accordance with the law and with integrity, possess independent legal person status, and have no history of illegal activities or adverse records.
2. No major or higher-level production safety accidents or sudden environmental incidents have occurred within the past three years.
3. The implemented intelligent transformation projects comply with national industrial policies and the development direction of the chemical industry, and are included in the intelligent transformation project database of the Provincial Smart Chemical Industry Comprehensive Management Platform.
4. The enterprise meets the requirements of the “green threshold” system for fiscal funds involving enterprises.
5. Possess a solid digital foundation, a dedicated professional team, and a high overall level of intelligentization; or demonstrate outstanding specialization in areas such as R&D and design, manufacturing, operations management, warehousing and logistics, safety and environmental protection, and energy conservation and consumption reduction, with significant achievements in intelligent transformation.
6. The intelligent application technologies are at the leading domestic level; key equipment and industrial software are secure and controllable; and the project demonstrates strong replicability and scalability.
(II) Basic Eligibility Criteria for Applications as Model Smart Transformation Parks
1. The applying park must be a chemical industrial park or specialized chemical industrial park recognized and announced by the provincial government.
2. No major or higher-level production safety accidents or sudden environmental incidents have occurred within the past three years.
3. The park integrates and utilizes next-generation information technologies such as 5G, artificial intelligence, digital twins, and the Internet of Things (IoT) to strengthen standardized management and operations.
4. The park has established a comprehensive integrated smart control platform that is functionally compatible with and operates efficiently in coordination with the provincial integrated smart chemical industry management platform.
5. The intelligent application system is at the leading domestic level; key technologies and industrial software are secure and controllable, and the system demonstrates strong replicability and scalability.
Article 5 Application Materials
(1) Application Form for Shandong Province Chemical Industry Intelligent Transformation Benchmark;
(2) List of key technologies, equipment, and software, along with brand suppliers;
(3) List of intelligent transformation projects implemented over the past three years;
(4) Results of on-site diagnostic assessments for intelligent transformation and improvement plans;
(5) Financial audit reports and public credit information reports for the past three years;
(6) National patent certificates, computer software copyright certificates, and other relevant documents pertaining to the application project;
(7) Certificates of recognition for smart upgrades;
(8) A statement of authenticity regarding the application materials.
Chapter 3: Application Procedures
Article 6 The Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology shall issue an application notice in accordance with its work schedule.
Article 7: Each city shall organize enterprises and industrial parks to prepare application materials in accordance with the requirements of the notice; after conducting a preliminary review in accordance with the conditions specified in these Detailed Rules, they shall recommend the best candidates.
Article 8 The Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology shall organize a panel of experts to conduct a comprehensive evaluation focusing on the innovation of the proposals, technological advancement, industry applicability, and potential for application and promotion. The department shall determine the list of benchmark enterprises, publicize it in accordance with established procedures, and officially announce it in writing after the public comment period concludes without objection.
Chapter IV: Financial Incentives
Article 9 The provincial government shall award grants of up to 500,000 yuan to benchmark enterprises and up to 1,000,000 yuan to benchmark industrial parks in the chemical industry that have been identified through the evaluation process.
Article 10 The Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology shall fully assume primary responsibility for budget execution and strictly implement the requirements regarding “major decisions, important personnel appointments, major projects, and large-scale expenditures.” The fund allocation plan shall be submitted to the Provincial Department of Finance after being reviewed and approved by the Party Leadership Group meeting of the Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology. The Provincial Department of Finance shall conduct a compliance review and issue the budget allocation document in accordance with established procedures within the prescribed timeframe.
Chapter V Supervision and Management
Article 11 No entity or individual may withhold, misappropriate, or divert special funds. For entities or individuals violating national laws, administrative regulations, or relevant provisions, the competent authorities shall promptly intervene and rectify the situation, and strictly pursue corresponding liability in accordance with the relevant provisions of the "Budget Law of the People’s Republic of China," the "Regulations on Penalties for Fiscal Law Violations," and other applicable regulations.
Article 12. The applying entity is the primary responsible party for project implementation and shall be accountable for the authenticity and compliance of the application materials. Enterprises and industrial parks receiving funding support shall voluntarily accept supervision, inspection, and performance evaluations by relevant departments such as audit and finance authorities. Acts of fraud, deception, or misappropriation of subsidy funds shall be handled in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
Article 13: Competent authorities and financial departments at all levels shall proactively accept supervision from the People’s Congress, disciplinary inspection and supervision bodies, and audit authorities. Any violations of laws or discipline discovered during audits or supervisory inspections shall be handled in accordance with the provisions of the Budget Law of the People’s Republic of China, the Civil Servant Law of the People’s Republic of China, the Supervision Law of the People’s Republic of China, the Regulations on Penalties and Disciplinary Actions for Fiscal Law Violations, and other relevant regulations.
Chapter VI Supplementary Provisions
Article 14 These Detailed Rules shall take effect on April 25, 2024, and remain valid until April 24, 2026.
Article 15 The Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology and the Provincial Department of Finance shall be responsible for interpreting these Detailed Rules.
