GDP十强城市“守门员”，再出手“抢人”

Core Insights - Nanjing is implementing a new talent policy 2.0, aiming to attract at least 300,000 young talents annually through the "Ning Gathering" project [1][2] - The policy includes financial incentives for new graduates, such as living subsidies and housing vouchers, to enhance the city's appeal to young professionals [1][3] - Nanjing's population growth has been declining, with a current population of 9.577 million, falling short of the goal to exceed 10 million [3][4] Talent Policy Details - The new policy offers living subsidies of 10,000 yuan for bachelor's degree holders, 30,000 yuan for master's, and 100,000 yuan for doctoral graduates [1] - Housing vouchers are introduced, providing 30,000 yuan for associate degree holders, 60,000 yuan for bachelor's, 100,000 yuan for master's, and 150,000 yuan for doctoral graduates, which can be combined with existing rental subsidies [1] - The rental subsidy has been expanded to include eligible associate degree graduates, set at 500 yuan per month [1] Talent Support Initiatives - The policy includes the "Youth Talent Project," supporting a wide range of professionals, including those in emerging industries and services [1] - Nanjing is also focusing on local talent by providing support for entrepreneurial projects and technology transfer from local universities, with project funding up to 3 million yuan [1][3] Competitive Landscape - Nanjing faces challenges in attracting talent compared to other cities like Hefei and Zhengzhou, as well as major cities like Shanghai and Hangzhou [3] - The city has previously lowered residency requirements to attract younger talent, indicating a strategic shift towards a "talent strong city" initiative [3][4] Strategic Goals - Nanjing aims to become a global hub for industrial and technological innovation, emphasizing the urgent need for talent to achieve this goal [4] - The city is focusing on integrating technology and industry to create a favorable environment for talent retention and attraction [4]