Core Points - Shenzhen's Technology Innovation Bureau has released the application guidelines for the 2025 Shenzhen Kunpeng Youth Innovation Projects (second batch) and Kunpeng Youth Entrepreneurship Projects [1] - The program aims to support university students and young individuals in their innovation and entrepreneurship activities [1] - The Kunpeng Youth Projects are open globally and utilize a "first-in, then support" mechanism for project management [1] Funding Structure - The funding for the Kunpeng Youth Innovation Projects is implemented in phases, with different tiers of rewards for various project categories [1] - Up to 200 high-quality projects can receive a maximum funding of 50,000 yuan each [1] - Up to 750 potential projects can receive a maximum funding of 20,000 yuan each [1] - Up to 1,500 dream projects can receive a maximum funding of 5,000 yuan each [1] Eligibility Criteria - Applicants must meet certain basic conditions, including a project leader age limit of 30 years (33 for females) and a minimum educational requirement of college degree or above [2] - For project leaders who are veterans, the age limit is extended to 35 years, with potential flexibility for exceptional candidates [2] - Projects must demonstrate innovation and market potential, aligning with Shenzhen's strategic emerging industries and future development policies [2] - Each project team must consist of at least two members with relevant expertise and practical experience [2]

深圳各市直部门、各区政府、中直省直驻深单位、市属国企、高等院校、科研机构、"链主"企业、创投 机构（白名单）、行业协会等单位，以及中国科学院院士、中国工程院院士，国家、省、市科技奖主要 完成人，科技领域工作经验丰富的专家、学者等个人可以向深圳市科技行政主管部门推荐创新创业类项 目入库。 此外，深圳市科技行政主管部门可根据实际需要，定向邀请白名单内符合深圳产业发展需要的项目入 库。 其中，推荐入库和邀请入库的两类鲲鹏青年项目经深圳市科技行政主管部门审核通过后，一次性获得最 高不超过5万元创新创业奖励资助，用于项目团队或承担单位开展创新创业活动。深圳市科技行政主管 部门定期发布申请指南，入库的鲲鹏青年项目承担单位根据申请指南，在规定的时限内向深圳市科技行 政主管部门提交申请材料。获得通过后，深圳市科技行政主管部门对项目予以研发资助，最高不超过 100万元，且不超过项目承担单位研发投入经费的50%。申请研发资助的鲲鹏青年项目承担单位应当在 深圳实际经营。 【深圳商报讯】（首席记者王海荣）《深圳鲲鹏青年创新创业项目管理办法》（以下简称《办法》）日 前正式印发，自5月1日起正式实施，有效期5年。 据介绍，深圳市科技行政 ...