AI TRENDS | Chengdu Unveils Measures to Boost AI OPC Innovation

Chengdu, March 23 – According to Jin10, Chengdu's Economic and Information Bureau, along with the city's New Economy Committee and Science and Technology Bureau, has released a draft of measures aimed at supporting the innovative development of AI OPC (Open Process Control). The draft is currently open for public feedback. The measures focus on enhancing spatial carrier functionality, innovating talent introduction mechanisms, accelerating the cultivation of new products and scenarios, and strengthening the support system for innovation and entrepreneurship. Thirteen robust policies are designed to safeguard the development of 'super individuals' in the AI sector. A notable feature of the measures is the substantial financial investment, including providing OPC with universal computing power support, with annual subsidies up to 5 million yuan. Additionally, OPC projects that facilitate the transformation and implementation of AI research results can receive up to 500,000 yuan per project, with a total maximum of 3 million yuan in funding support. Importantly, different financial subsidies and rewards can be simultaneously enjoyed, with a cumulative maximum of 25.12 million yuan.