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Jilin Province Unveils 13 Measures to Attract Talent for Embodied AI and Future Industries
Jilin Human Resources and Social Security Department issues a policy list to support foreign founders and companies in embodied AI, humanoid robots, hydrogen energy, aerospace information, and other future industries with talent recruitment subsidies, flexible talent introduction, and streamlined procedures.
Jilin Province Unveils 13 Measures to Attract Talent for Embodied AI and Future Industries
Foreign founders looking to establish or expand operations in China’s future industries should take note of a new policy from Jilin Province. On May 13, 2026, the Jilin Provincial Department of Human Resources and Social Security issued a notice (吉人社发〔2026〕6号) outlining a series of measures to accelerate the development of embodied intelligence, humanoid robots, hydrogen and new energy storage, aerospace information, bio-manufacturing, and atomic-level manufacturing – collectively termed “embodied intelligence and other future industries.” The measures aim to optimize talent policies and provide practical support for relevant enterprises, universities, and research institutes.
Background and Scope
The policy implements provincial government directives to support future industries by leveraging the functions of human resources and social security departments. It applies to key enterprises, universities, and research institutes operating in these sectors (referred to as “relevant units”). The measures focus on talent recruitment, development, and retention through financial incentives and streamlined processes.
Key Measures for Foreign Founders
1. Special Talent Recruitment Posts
Relevant units can apply to establish special recruitment posts for “high-precision, scarce” talent under the provisions of 吉人社函〔2025〕87号. Application conditions may be relaxed, and quotas increased. High-level talents hired through these posts can be directly recognized as Class A-D talents and receive corresponding benefits. This facilitates the recruitment of top-tier foreign experts.
2. Flexible Talent Introduction
Units may introduce top domestic and international talents and teams through project cooperation, part-time work, technical guidance, or consulting. Eligible projects can receive up to 200,000 RMB in funding per project, with priority support. This allows foreign founders to engage experts without full-time relocation.
3. Support for Talent Gathering Events
Units organizing talent recruitment events within the province can apply for funding of up to 100,000 RMB per selected project. This helps foreign founders host job fairs or networking events to attract local and international talent.
4. Postdoctoral Support
New postdoctoral research stations receive up to 500,000 RMB in subsidies. Full-time postdoctoral researchers receive 50,000 RMB per year for two years. Those who stay in the province after completing their postdoc and sign a 5-year or longer contract receive an additional 100,000 RMB. This enhances research capabilities for technology-driven foreign companies.
5. Professional Title Autonomy
Enterprises in these sectors may be authorized to conduct their own professional title evaluations, with core technology breakthroughs,科技成果转化, and economic benefits as key criteria. This allows foreign firms to align talent assessment with business goals.
6. Relaxed Criteria for Urgently Needed Talents
For urgently needed talents, educational and experience requirements for professional titles may be relaxed. Engineering talents who have made major contributions can directly apply for senior engineer titles. This helps foreign founders recruit specialists who may lack traditional credentials.
7. Diversified Talent Classification
The talent classification and evaluation standards will be improved, incorporating direct recognition and comprehensive review channels. Qualified key employers may receive comprehensive review authority. A talent database for future industries will be explored to better match talent with industry needs.
8. Streamlined Services
A liaison system will be established to push support policies directly to relevant units, provide one-on-one guidance, and address concerns promptly. Procedures will be simplified and processing times reduced, easing administrative burdens for foreign founders.
9. Recruitment Services
The province will track talent needs and recruitment plans, support live-streaming job promotion brands (e.g., “一‘职’有你”, “单莹姐姐找工作”) to visit key enterprises, and organize job fairs for future industries. Online and offline recruitment services will be provided within and outside the province to match job seekers and employers efficiently.
10. Industry-Academia-Research Talent Training
Units can jointly apply for talent training projects with a focus on industry-academia-research collaboration. Selected projects receive 200,000 RMB in funding. This supports workforce development tailored to foreign companies’ needs.
11. Subsidies for Hiring University Graduates
Units hiring qualified graduates can receive employment living subsidies or rent subsidies: 1,000 RMB/month for bachelor’s, 1,500 RMB/month for master’s, and 2,500 RMB/month for PhDs (up to 24 months). One-time housing subsidies are also available: 30,000 RMB for bachelor’s, 50,000 RMB for master’s, and 80,000 RMB for PhDs (not concurrent with rent or settlement subsidies). These reduce hiring costs for foreign founders.
12. Entrepreneurship Support
Enterprises organizing entrepreneurship competitions and promotional activities may receive up to 500,000 RMB in special entrepreneurship funds for qualified projects. This encourages innovation and startup activity in future industries.
13. Additional Measures
The source text is truncated at measure 13, but it indicates further support for relevant units, likely continuing the theme of talent and industrial development.
Practical Implications for Foreign Founders
These measures provide tangible financial incentives and administrative flexibility for foreign founders establishing companies in Jilin’s future industries. Key actions include: applying for special recruitment posts, utilizing flexible talent introduction, hosting recruitment events, leveraging postdoctoral support, and accessing subsidies for hiring graduates. Foreign founders should consult local human resources and social security departments to navigate application procedures and maximize benefits.
This summary is based on information published by the relevant Chinese government website and is general information, not legal or tax advice.