Beijing unveils 16 measures to boost AI-driven industry upgrades

Beijing recently rolled out a new action plan to boost AI-driven industry upgrades. Including 16 measures, the plan provides substantial financial incentives for companies that develop industry-leading AI models, provides smart equipment upgrades, and enhances intelligent security systems.

Specifically, the city plans to establish high-quality industry datasets, improve public data governance services, and support corporate data involvement in AI model training and the development of both industry-specific large models and high-performance intelligent agents.

Companies creating widely applicable general-purpose intelligent agents that significantly improve manufacturing efficiency can receive subsidies of up to 30 million yuan. Similarly, developers of cutting-edge AI models that achieve domestic or international leadership status may qualify for up to 30 million yuan in support.

For enhanced simulation and security capabilities, the initiative supports development of testing environments and defensive solutions, offering up to 30 million yuan for influential security platforms. Simulation verification projects designated as municipal or national priorities may qualify for a funding of up to 50 million yuan.

According to the plan, the city will also support companies in adopting embodied intelligence models, 5G integration, and next-generation robotics. Eligible demonstration equipment and projects can receive up to 30 million yuan in subsidies, while pilot production lines for AI devices, including computers, mobile phones, and wearables, may obtain up to 50 million yuan in subsidies.

Additionally, the city will expand talent pipelines, enhance consulting services, and provide targeted financial solutions to accelerate AI integration across industrial sectors.