Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the recent policy developments in Shanghai aimed at promoting agricultural technology innovation, particularly in the fields of agricultural biotechnology and modern facility agriculture, to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of urban agriculture [2][3]. Summary by Sections Policy Framework - The Shanghai Municipal Agricultural and Rural Committee, in collaboration with the Finance Bureau, has established guidelines for managing agricultural science and technology innovation projects and funding [2][3]. Funding Support - The policy emphasizes the importance of ensuring project funding safety while stimulating technological innovation, with dedicated funding for various projects [4]. - Key technology projects can receive up to 4 million yuan over a 3 to 5-year period, while important innovation projects can receive up to 2 million yuan over 2 to 3 years, with flexibility for longer projects [5]. Application and Industry Enhancement - Application scenario projects aim to create a comprehensive agricultural technology application ecosystem, with funding up to 3 million yuan for a 2 to 3-year implementation period [5]. - Industry enhancement projects focus on promoting advanced agricultural varieties, technologies, and models, with funding up to 8 million yuan for a maximum of 3 years [5]. Collaborative Breeding and Talent Development - Joint breeding projects support collaboration between seed companies and research institutions, with annual funding up to 500,000 yuan for a maximum of 5 years [6]. - The policy also includes support for cultivating young agricultural technology talents, with funding up to 20,000 yuan per project [6].