Recently,Xuhui District, ShanghaiPublished supportive opinions on the development of the synthetic biology industry.

The opinions focus on the development directions of the synthetic biology technology industry, mainly in four key support areas:

(1) Basic layer technologies related to gene editing, synthesis, and sequencing, including nucleic acid synthesis, DNA sequencing, tool enzymes, and other fields;

Digital-assisted product development and成果转化, integration of synthetic biology with cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and large models; including fields such as intelligent design and optimization, high-throughput screening equipment, etc.

(3) Applications in the field of life and health, including cell and gene therapy, active pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediates, natural products and their derivatives, diagnostic reagents and enzymes, bio-based materials, high-end cosmetic ingredients, functional foods, and other areas.

(4) Industrial supporting services, including optimization of the industrial chain ecosystem, spatial support, and construction of functional platforms.

In terms of support policies, to accelerate the gathering of high-quality enterprises: incentives may be provided to attract and promote enterprises that align with regional industrial development orientation.Up to 10 million yuanOne-time support; enterprises that have a significant driving effect on industrial and regional development may be granted.Up to 30 million yuanReward.

In addition, relevant policy support has also been provided in areas such as enhancing the innovation capability of industries, supporting the construction of industrial platforms, promoting product innovation and development, supporting the construction of application scenarios, strengthening industrial space guarantees, accelerating financial empowerment for industrial development, and implementing detailed talent service guarantees.