Putuo District

Covering 55.53 square kilometers, Putuo district offers the largest available land reserves, significant development potential in terms of building volume, and the longest frontage along Suzhou Creek among Shanghai's downtown districts, providing unique growth opportunities.

Strategic Vision:

During the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), Putuo is building an ecologically livable Suzhou Creek waterfront, establishing a global cooperation center for innovation, developing a headquarters cluster involved in the Yangtze River Delta's integrated innovation, and becoming a key growth pole for Shanghai's vision of becoming a sci-tech innovation hub.

Key Investment Strengths:

Core Industries: intelligent software, fintech, R&D services, life science, and healthcare.

Supporting Sectors: modern commerce and trade, and professional services.

Major Landmarks: Shanghai Global Harbor, Pinzun International Plaza, TOP Plaza, CITIC Pacific Center, Upper West Shanghai, Guoco Changfeng City, and Guosheng Financial Center.

Innovation Parks:

China-Israel (Shanghai) Innovation Park: AI and robotics, healthcare and life science, and Internet and IT.

Shanghai Universal Software Park & Huada Science Park: Big data and Internet+, intelligent manufacturing and robotics, animation and gaming, film and TV, and fintech.

Significant Policy Support:

Headquarters Economy: Up to 2 million yuan ($280,964) for new MNC regional headquarters.

Sci-Tech Innovation: Up to 1.5 million yuan for Shanghai Hi-tech "Little Giants"; Up to 1 million yuan for innovation "Little Giants" at the district level.

Talent Development: Up to 1 million yuan for entrepreneurs; Up to 500,000 yuan for human resource agencies.

Intelligent Software: Up to 5 million yuan for enterprise establishment; Up to 3 million yuan rental allowance for decreasing corporate operation cost; Up to 5 million yuan for key breakthroughs.

R&D Services: Up to 5 million yuan for outstanding new branches.

Fintech: Up to 30 million yuan for enterprise settlement; Up to 10 million yuan for office purchase.

Life Science & Healthcare: Up to 5 million yuan for enterprise establishment; Up to 3 million yuan for office purchase and rent.

Putuo district is Shanghai's premier destination for businesses seeking abundant land resources, unparalleled development potential, strategic location, and a powerful suite of incentives targeting high-growth industries. It is a vital engine for the region's innovation-driven future.