Baoshan District

Baoshan district is situated in the northern part of Shanghai, bordering the Yangtze River to the northeast and the Huangpu River to the east. The Wenzao River flows centrally through Baoshan from west to east, spanned by bridges like Wusong Bridge and Jiangyang Road Bridge. The district's total area is 365.3 square kilometers, with an administrative area of 299.19 square kilometers.

Throughout the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25), Baoshan district has intensified its focus on establishing a sci-tech innovation hub with vibrant innovation entities, a rich talent pool, exceptional innovative capabilities, and a superior innovative environment.

Driving Growth: Transformation Zones & Industrial Focus

Baoshan prioritizes six pillar industries:

Cruise tourism

Green and low-carbon

Life science and pharmaceuticals

Robotics and intelligent manufacturing

Advanced materials

New-generation information technology

Its development covers three key transformation zones:

Nanda Smart City: Focuses on digital economy, biotechnology, and fintech.

Cruise Waterfront Zone: Centers on Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal, enhancing tourism infrastructure and riverside cultural resources.

Wusong Innovation City: Advances new materials, new energy, and sci-tech innovation as Shanghai's northern sub-center carrier.

Strategic Development Support

Baoshan implements robust policy frameworks to fuel growth: 

Sci-Tech Innovation: Annual 1 billion yuan fund supporting enterprises.

Industrial Incentives:

Subsidies up to 50 million yuan for strategic emerging industry projects.

A cap of 40 million yuan for technological transformation grants.

A maximum of 5 million yuan for foreign investment subsidies

Talent Attraction: Housing allowances up to 2 million yuan for professionals; support for foreign talent.

Business Growth: Rewards for advanced manufacturing milestones ranging from 200,000 to 500,000 yuan and up to 10 million yuan for establishing headquarters.

Vision: Shanghai's Northern Innovation Hub

Baoshan aims to become a high-quality sub-center integrating industry and urban functions by:

Accelerating sci-tech innovation with dynamic talent pools and ecosystems.

Transforming industrial zones into modern economic engines.

Strengthening transport and logistics as Shanghai's "Waterway Hub".