Xiong'an New Area in Hebei province announced a set of policy measures on Tuesday to attract talent from all over the world, aiming to equip itself with personnel to build an innovation hub and a hot spot for entrepreneurship.
Among the 16 measures released at a news conference, top scientists will be provided with 20 million to 50 million yuan ($2.8 million to $6.9 million) for research funding and 3 million yuan as a living allowance, and will also be awarded a residential unit of no less than 200 square meters, according to the related document.
The scientists' fields should focus on key industries such as next-generation information technology, modern life sciences and biotechnology, new materials, aerospace information, green energy and financial technology.
High-level talent and teams from home and abroad are welcome to start businesses in the area, bringing their technology, projects and capital. They will be provided with funding support of up to 50 million yuan.
