On June 11, 2026, four Chinese government departments led by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security released an action plan promoting 'specialized entrepreneurship' built around four models: sci-tech achievements, industrial development, vocational skills, and livelihood needs. Concrete measures let university and research-institute staff take leave from their posts to found technology companies and set up mechanisms matching research output to market demand, with the goal of a steadily improved startup support system by 2028.
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China rolls out national action plan to boost startup founders and sci-tech spinouts
Why this matters for founders
Founders spinning a company out of a university or public research institute can now formally take leave while keeping their post, and SME-focused founders should watch for the incubation, training, and matchmaking programs local governments will roll out under this plan.
Source: Xinhua
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