Fuxing Island · Yangpu, Shanghai
Apply with your project. Selected founders are incubated on the island and supported with a work permit, office space and housing, so you can settle first and build from there.
We find the talent. Fuxing Island helps it grow.
What selected founders get
Support comes from Fuxing Island's own programmes for founders. Eligibility applies to each.
A place in one of Fuxing Island's incubators, with mentors and a community of founders.
Shanghai's startup-phase work permit lets founders based in a recognised incubator stay and work before forming a company.
Renovated industrial workspace with rent capped at ¥1 per m² per day, and no rent in year one for one-person companies.
Talent apartments for entrepreneurs, with rent capped at ¥1,000 a month.
Vouchers for computing power, AI models and data, up to ¥5 million combined.
Registration, bank account and tax set up once you're settled, using the island's free bookkeeping for one-person companies.
Sources: Shanghai launches Fuxing Island as global maker hub · Yangpu launches community for one-person companies · Startup-phase work permit guide
How it works
Tell us about your project, or meet us at a startup programme, residency or competition.
We meet you, see how far along you are and assess your project against published criteria.
We recommend the strongest founders. Fuxing Island's incubators and the district make the final decision.
Move into your office and apartment, start on your permit, and register your company once you're settled.
Who we look for
Every application is assessed on the same criteria.
A working prototype, early users or revenue. Show us how far along you are.
Fuxing Island focuses on digital intelligence, art and design, and people-centred urban space.
Relevant skills and education, a clean record, and a team of up to five.
A real reason to build here, and a plan for your first year in Shanghai.
Fair selection
Life on the island
Events, communities and programmes happening on Fuxing Island.
Nearly 300 works from 23 countries and regions, shown in the island's former shipyard halls. A good example of the island's new life: old industrial spaces turned into galleries, studios and offices.
The district's community for solo founders: meetups and competitions, plus on-site help with talent apartments and computing support.
A 21-day acceleration residency for founders and builders, held on the island. One of the programmes where we meet founders.
Questions
Not necessarily. Shanghai's startup-phase work permit is for founders who haven't formed a company yet and are based in a recognised incubator. Selected founders settle first and register their company when they're ready.
No. Selection gives you access to the island's support. Permits are decided by the authorities, and each programme has its own eligibility rules. We prepare your application so it has the best chance.
We review projects and recommend founders. Fuxing Island's incubators and Yangpu District make the final decisions.
Applying is free. [Any fees for optional setup help, once confirmed]
Yes. Many founders apply from abroad. We plan your arrival around the steps that need you in person.
Apply
Takes two minutes. We'll be in touch to arrange a conversation.