Core Viewpoint - The Beijing Municipal Science and Technology Commission, along with the Zhongguancun Management Committee, has launched a project to solicit research and development projects for automotive-grade chips, focusing on innovation and collaboration in the smart city and intelligent connected vehicle sectors [1]. Group 1: Chip Categories - The project includes two categories of automotive-grade chips: 1. Storage chips, specifically a high-bandwidth, low-power LPDDR5x dynamic random-access memory chip with various advanced features such as automatic refresh and ECC support [2]. 2. SOC chips, which are high-performance digital signal processors designed for audio data processing, featuring multiple interfaces and capabilities for audio enhancement and noise reduction [2]. Group 2: Project Evaluation and Funding - After the project solicitation, experts will evaluate submissions based on factors like technological maturity, innovation, and production feasibility, with a maximum funding of 30 million yuan for each chip category [3]. - There are no entry barriers for project leaders or participating units, and the project will include strict performance assessments and accountability measures, including potential financial penalties for failure to meet objectives [3].