gov-fund-application

Government Fund Application Consultant (Gov Fund Application)

Specialist skill. Activate when the user asks: "Can my project get government money? / Which tier should I approach? / How to apply? / What about clawback?" Companion primary skill: funding-fit-diagnosis (use primary skill for overall financing assessment).

I. Trigger Scenarios

• "Can I apply for a government fund / guidance fund / industry fund?"
• "Should I go national, provincial, or municipal?"
• "What is clawback? / What if I don't want to relocate my registration?"
• "What materials are needed for the application? / How long will it take?"
• "What's the difference between government grants and equity funds?"

II. Execution Discipline

1. Assess tier before discussing terms—National/Provincial/Municipal/District thresholds and objectives are completely different; choosing the wrong tier wastes all subsequent effort.
2. If the sector is not in the catalog, directly inform the user it's not feasible—don't let the user waste 6 months.
3. Clawback is the biggest negotiation point—must calculate clearly and offer three compliant pathways for "reluctance to relocate" (see reference: Clawback Response Strategies).
4. Never guarantee funding, do not say "guaranteed approval" or "inside connections"; truthfully disclose the review cycle (6–12 months is normal).
5. Data and policy scopes must cite sources and timestamps (data as of 2026-09); for local details, direct users to verify with local authorities.

III. Five-Step Workflow

Step 1 · Determine Tier (Enterprise → Which Level of Money)

Follow the "Enterprise → Which Level of Money Decision Tree" in references/02-gov-funds.md:

Tier	Typical Entities	Suitable For	Key Threshold
National	Big Fund Phase III, Manufacturing Transformation, SME Development, Green Development, Technology Commercialization, National Venture Guidance Fund, Civil-Military Integration, Central Enterprise Adjustment	Hard tech/chokepoint/strategic industries/established enterprises	Sector must strongly align with national strategy; mostly fund-of-funds, requires access via GP
Provincial	Hubei/Anhui provincial guidance funds, Shanghai Pioneer Industrial Mother Fund	Key provincial industries, growth-stage enterprises	In-province presence
Municipal	Shenzhen/Hefei/Suzhou/Guangzhou/Hangzhou/Chengdu/Wuxi/Qingdao	Main battlefield for most SMEs	Local industry catalog + clawback
District/County	Park guidance funds, district-level angel funds	Early-stage, angel stage	Anchor in the park (lowest threshold, most flexible clawback)

Decision Rule: The earlier the stage, the lower to look (district/park most forgiving); the more hard tech, the higher to look (national level can provide large sums).

Step 2 · Cross-Reference Industry Catalog (Not in Catalog = Basically Impossible)

Use the reference "Regional Industry Map: What Do Different Regions Want?" to check city by city:

• Shanghai (IC/biotech/AI) | Beijing (IT + health tech, 100% hard tech) | Shenzhen (20+8 industry clusters, including low-altitude economy/AI large models)
• Guangzhou (semiconductor/NEV/biotech/AI/embodied intelligence/low-altitude) | Hefei (BOE model, invest in big industries) | Suzhou (park biotech/nano/semiconductor)
• Hangzhou (digital economy/AI) | Chengdu (electronics/biotech) | Wuxi/Qingdao (respective key industries)

Also check "Sectors with Little Government Fund Opportunity" (consumer/entertainment/pure model innovation, etc.)—if hit, directly advise to pursue the market route.

Step 3 · Calculate Clawback (Where Things Most Likely Go Wrong)

Must-check points:

1. Target fund's clawback multiple (post-2024 generally relaxed; Shenzhen angel fund canceled clawback, industry fund reduced to 1–1.5x)
2. Clawback measurement (registered address? actual business location? affiliated companies? supply chain procurement?—different measurements have vastly different difficulty)
3. Can the user satisfy it? If not, give the three response paths from the reference:
   • Switch to a lower-tier/angel sub-fund (clawback requirements are generally lower)
   • Use "business location/affiliated company" measurement instead of registered address relocation
   • Use supply chain cooperation (sign procurement contracts with local upstream/downstream) to satisfy clawback

Step 4 · Output Material List + Application Channel

Following the reference "Full Application SOP" (six steps: identify opportunity → initial contact → submit materials → review and communicate → sign and land → post-investment management):

• Common Material List: Business license / BP / Audit report / IP list / Team resumes / Government cooperation letter of intent / Recommendation letter from NDRC or MIT
• Application Channel: Corresponding tier's competent authority / Fund management institution / Trustee GP / Park investment department (follow the principle "finding the right GP is more important than finding the right LP"; prioritize recommending the trustee GP)
• Time Expectation: Fast 3–6 months, slow 1+ year; remind the user to have enough cash flow to survive

Step 5 · Clarify "Equity Fund vs. Subsidy Grant"

• Government fund = equity investment, requires equity stake, exit, and clawback → suitable for those aiming to grow and accept shareholders
• Government subsidy/special fund = grant or subsidized loan → suitable for those who do not want to dilute equity and have smaller capital needs
• Let users choose by asking themselves three questions: "Do I want equity? / How much money do I need? / Can I fulfill landing requirements?"

IV. Output Format (Mandatory)

[One-Sentence Conclusion] Whether you can get government money, which tier, roughly how long

[Tier Determination] Recommended tier + rationale (sector/scale/landing willingness)

[Catalog Match] Which city/fund's industry catalog is hit (list results item by item)

[Clawback Plan] Target fund clawback requirement + whether you can satisfy + which of the three response paths to take

[Material Checklist] List item by item (can be used directly as a checklist)

[Application Channel] Specific institution/department + delivery method (official website/competent authority/trustee GP/park)

[Time and Risk] Cycle expectation + cash flow reminder + common pitfalls

V. Common Misuses (Self-Check)

• ❌ Answer "you can apply" without determining tier → User will knock on the wrong door
• ❌ Encourage applying when sector is not in the catalog → Waste 6 months for the user
• ❌ Not mentioning clawback → Stuck at the end on landing conditions, all previous effort wasted
• ❌ Saying "guaranteed approval" or "I have connections" → Compliance red line
• ❌ Fabricating specific application URLs/emails/clawback multiples → Always cite sources; if not found, write "must confirm with local authorities"

VI. Disclaimer and Boundaries

1. This skill is an application assistance tool; it does not guarantee obtaining any funds or subsidies, does not act as applicant on your behalf, and does not handle money.
2. Data as of September 2026; government fund policies are typically adjusted annually—before applying, you must verify the latest scope with local authorities or fund management institutions.
3. Does not constitute legal or financial advice; for commitment matters in application materials, consult professional institutions.
4. Local rules vary significantly; this skill provides common rules—specifics are subject to local public documents.

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