Article 1 (Purpose and Basis)

To further promote the improvement of quality and efficiency as well as the transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing sector, to advance the high-quality development of service-oriented manufacturing, and to encourage enterprises to optimize production organization, operational management, and business development models through innovation; to deepen value chain integration, accelerate the spillover of innovation capabilities, and strengthen functional support; and to expedite the establishment of a new system of service-oriented manufacturing characterized by high quality, high efficiency, and integrated development.Pursuant to the "Guiding Opinions on Further Promoting the Development of Service-Oriented Manufacturing" (MIIT Joint Policy Document [2020] No. 101) and the "Several Policy Provisions of Songjiang District on Accelerating the High-Quality Development of the G60 Science and Technology Innovation Corridor in the Yangtze River Delta" (Shanghai Songjiang Government Regulation [2023] No. 1), and in light of the actual conditions of our district, these Implementation Rules are hereby formulated.

Article 2 (Principles of Use)

The use of special support funds shall align with the policy orientation of industrial integration and development in Songjiang District and comply with the relevant provisions of the "Songjiang District Industrial Support Fund Support and Management Measures" (Shanghai Songjiang Government Regulation [2021] No. 4). The principles of openness, fairness, and impartiality shall be upheld to ensure the safe and efficient use of funds.

Article 3 (Administrative Department)

The Songjiang District Economic Commission (hereinafter referred to as the “District Economic Commission”) shall, in accordance with relevant regulations, prepare the budget for the special support funds, issue annual project application notices, accept project applications for the special funds, organize project evaluations, and supervise project implementation and performance management.

The Songjiang District Finance Bureau (hereinafter referred to as the District Finance Bureau) is responsible for the budget management of the special support funds and for conducting performance supervision of the use of project support funds.

Article 4 (Eligible Recipients)

Eligible recipients of the Special Support Fund shall meet the following basic criteria:

(1) Possess a standardized corporate governance structure;

(2) Sound financial management systems;

(3) Have a good credit standing, with no major violations of laws or regulations in business operations within the three years prior to the date of application, and no major penalties imposed due to "three highs" (high pollution, high energy consumption, and high emissions);

(4) Possess the necessary capacity to undertake project construction;

(5) Have no similar special projects that have not yet passed final acceptance.

Article 5 (Scope and Standards of Support)

(1) Support for the Development of Service-Oriented Manufacturing

1. Recognized national, municipal, and district-level service-oriented manufacturing demonstration enterprises shall be granted support awards of 400,000 yuan, 200,000 yuan, and 100,000 yuan, respectively; recognized national, municipal, and district-level service-oriented manufacturing demonstration platforms (projects) shall be granted support awards of 200,000 yuan, 100,000 yuan, and 50,000 yuan, respectively.

2. Support enterprises in conducting industrial integration and innovation in service-oriented manufacturing demonstration models, including R&D and design, personalized customization, supply chain management, shared manufacturing, inspection and testing, intelligent operation and maintenance, total integration and general contracting, full lifecycle management, energy conservation and environmental protection, and production-oriented finance;Support enterprises in increasing investment scale and continuously extending toward specialization and the high end of the value chain. For investment projects with a total investment of 5 million yuan or more, financial support of up to 20% of the project’s approved total investment will be provided, with a maximum grant of 5 million yuan per project.

(2) Supporting the Enhancement of Enterprises’ Industrial Design Capabilities

1. Support the establishment of enterprise industrial design centers. Provide support grants of 600,000 yuan and 400,000 yuan, respectively, to enterprises with recognized national-level and municipal-level industrial design centers; provide a support grant of 200,000 yuan to enterprises recognized as municipal-level design leadership demonstration enterprises.

2. Support for industrial design product innovation. Enterprises whose products receive national-level industrial design awards or honors such as the “Shanghai Design 100+” will be granted support awards of 200,000 yuan and 100,000 yuan, respectively.

3. Support enterprises in enhancing their industrial design capabilities. For enterprises undertaking innovation projects guided by industrial design principles—aiming to achieve innovations in product appearance, user experience, brand building, and quality improvement—or for enterprises establishing industrial design platforms to promote the integrated and innovative application of industrial design, projects with a total investment of 5 million yuan or more will receive financial support of up to 20% of the project’s approved total investment. The maximum support amount for a single key project shall not exceed 2 million yuan.

(3) Support the development of production-oriented service industry functional zones. A support grant of 1 million yuan will be provided to municipal-level production-oriented service industry functional zones recognized for the first time.

Article 6 (Support Principles)

For enterprises, projects, or platforms that are first recognized as district-level service-oriented manufacturing demonstration entities and subsequently upgraded to municipal-level or national-level service-oriented manufacturing demonstration entities, or for industrial design centers that are first recognized as municipal-level and subsequently recognized as national-level industrial design centers, the difference in the support amount shall be supplemented.

Enterprises that have been recognized as demonstration enterprises (platforms, projects) or industrial design centers shall be given priority support when applying for projects under construction.

Article 7 (Support Methods)

Special support funds shall be provided in the form of grants.

Article 8 (Application Notice)

The District Economic Commission shall, in accordance with the policy orientation of the district’s industrial development, compile and issue an annual application notice for the special support funds, announcing specific details such as application requirements, acceptance periods, and submission locations.

Article 9 (Project Application)

Eligible entities may submit project applications within the specified timeframe in accordance with the requirements of the annual application guidelines. The entity submitting the application is responsible for the authenticity of the application materials.

Article 10 (Project Evaluation)

The District Economic Commission shall conduct written reviews and necessary on-site inspections of submitted projects in accordance with the requirements of the project application guidelines. For projects related to the enhancement of industrial design capabilities and the development of service-oriented manufacturing (hereinafter referred to as “investment-type support”), the District Economic Commission shall first conduct a preliminary review; upon passing this review, it shall organize experts and relevant departments to conduct an evaluation. After comprehensive consideration, the District Economic Commission shall determine the special support project plan.

Article 11 (Project Public Notice)

The District Economic Commission shall publicly announce the entities proposed for special support to the public. The public notice period shall be 5 working days. For projects receiving objections during the public notice period, the District Economic Commission shall promptly organize an investigation and verification.

Article 12 (Project Management)

Upon approval of investment-type support projects, the District Economic Commission shall enter into a project contract with the project entity. The contract shall clearly specify the project scope, acceptance and evaluation criteria, implementation period, funding amount, and payment methods. The project entity shall not alter the terms of the contract without the approval of the District Economic Commission.

During project implementation, the project entity shall carry out the project in accordance with the terms of the agreement. The District Economic Commission may conduct unscheduled inspections of the project entity either directly or by entrusting a third-party institution.

Article 13 (Fund Disbursement)

For recognition-based projects, support and incentive funds shall be disbursed upon approval. For investment-based projects, funds shall be disbursed in two installments: 50% of the total support funds shall be disbursed upon project approval, and the remaining balance shall be disbursed following project acceptance, based on the acceptance results.

Article 14 (Project Acceptance)

Project-supported entities shall prepare all project acceptance materials and submit an application for project acceptance within six months of the project’s completion. The District Economic Commission or a commissioned third-party institution shall conduct the project acceptance in accordance with the agreement. Projects for which an acceptance application has not been submitted within six months after the end of the project implementation period shall be deemed to have failed acceptance.

Project acceptance results are categorized as “Passed,” “Conditionally Passed,” or “Failed.” If the project passes acceptance, the full remaining balance is disbursed; if the project conditionally passes, the remaining balance is disbursed based on the project’s implementation status; if the project fails acceptance, the remaining balance is not disbursed, and previously disbursed funds are recovered.

Article 15 (Project Changes)

If any of the following major changes occur in a project, the project entity shall promptly explain the details and reasons for the changes to the District Economic Commission and submit them for review.

(1) A change in the project legal entity;

(2) A change in the project’s principal entity;

(3) A change in the construction site;

(4) A change in the main construction scope;

(5) Significant changes to the construction period;

(6) A reduction of 20% or more in the total contract value or total investment.

If a project undergoes changes, the project entity shall submit a change request one month prior to the end of the implementation period. A project may be modified no more than once, and the extension of the construction period shall not exceed 12 months.

Article 16 (Project Cancellation)

In any of the following circumstances, the project entity shall report to the sub-district or town (or Economic Development Zone) where it is located; the sub-district or town (or Economic Development Zone) shall then submit a request to the District Economic Commission to make a decision to revoke the special fund project. The District Economic Commission may also make a revocation decision directly:

(1) Significant changes in project implementation conditions render the project unable to proceed;

(2) The project entity has arbitrarily altered the construction scope, resulting in a significant discrepancy between the actual investment achieved and the funding plan;

(3) The project cannot be completed on time even after an extension;

(4) Failure to complete phased tasks due to poor project management;

(5) Other circumstances where the project should be revoked in accordance with laws, regulations, rules, or normative documents.

Upon revocation of a special fund project, the project entity shall return the disbursed special funds to the District Finance Bureau through the original channel.

Article 17 (Accountability)

Project-bearing entities shall implement a credit commitment system during the project application phase. If serious acts of dishonesty are discovered at any stage—including project approval, implementation, or acceptance—the relevant entity’s eligibility to apply for any special funds administered by the District Economic Commission shall be revoked for a period of three years. For acts such as fabricating information to fraudulently obtain special support funds that violate national laws, regulations, or relevant disciplinary rules, the project-bearing entity and its principal responsible persons shall be held accountable in accordance with regulations.

Article 18 (Information Disclosure)

The District Economic Commission shall ensure the disclosure of information regarding special support funds in accordance with relevant requirements for government information disclosure.

Article 19 (Interpretation)

The District Economic Commission and the District Finance Bureau shall be responsible for interpreting these Implementation Rules.

Article 20 (Effective Date)

These Implementation Rules shall take effect on December 24, 2023.

Shanghai Songjiang District Economic Commission

January 31, 2024