Specialized special new “small giants” is one of the highest national honors that small and medium-sized enterprises can get, but also a key step towards high-quality development of enterprises. 2026, Shenzhen is fully promoting the gradient cultivation of high-quality enterprises, and incentives at all levels of the unprecedented strength of the policy.

The cultivation of specialized, special and new enterprises is an important strategy for the state to promote the high-quality development of the manufacturing industry. 2026, Shenzhen Small and Medium Enterprises Service Bureau has launched a new round of the third batch of key “small giants” enterprises pre-declaration, the supporting incentives for the districts are also landing!The

Today, we provide you with a systematic compendium of 2026 Specialized and Specialized New Enterprises recognition conditions, reporting process and Shenzhen and district incentives.

I. Gradient Cultivation System for Specialized, Specialized and New Enterprises

The cultivation of specialized and new enterprises in China is divided into three gradients:

Tier 1: Specialized SMEs
Recognition at the provincial level is a prerequisite for entering the “small giants”.

Echelon II: Specialized, Specialized and New “Small Giant” Enterprises
Recognized at the national level, it is a leader among the specialized and new enterprises.

Echelon III: Key “Small Giant” Enterprises
Selecting the best from among the “small giants” and obtaining key support from the central financial authorities.

II. Declaration conditions for key “small giant” enterprises in 2026

According to the latest notice issued by Shenzhen Small and Medium Enterprises Service Bureau, the pre-declaration of the third batch of key “Small Giant” enterprises has been launched, and the subject of the declaration needs to meet the following conditions::

1. Basic thresholds

• Specialized, special and new “small giant” enterprises recognized by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and within the validity period of Shenzhen.
• No public offerings on the SSE, SZSE, BSE or abroad
• Have not received support in the previous round (Caijian [2021] No. 2) and the first and second batch of the new round

2. Direction of support

Applicant enterprises shall focus on key industrial chains, industrial “six bases” (basic parts, basic materials, basic technology, basic technology, basic software, basic industry), strategic emerging industries, future industries and other fields, and put forward the “three new and one strong” promotion plan.::

• “Three New”: Building new dynamics, attacking new technologies, developing new products
• “One strong”: Strengthening the supporting capacity of the industry chain

3. Investment requirements

The total investment in the promotion program needs to exceed $20 million, with an implementation period of no more than three yearsThe

4. Timing of declarations

Pre-filing has been initiated in February 2026, eligible enterprises need to complete the preparation of materials in early MarchThe

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III. Core Indicators for Recognizing Specialized, Specialized and New “Small Giants”

Although the latest national-level recognition criteria for 2026 have not yet been published, with reference to the revised 2024 Administrative Measures for the Gradient Cultivation of High-Quality Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), the core indicators usually include::

1. Indicators of specialization

• Engaged in a specific market segment for at least 3 years
• Main business income as a percentage of operating income not less than 70%
• The average growth rate of main business income in the last 2 years is not less than 5%

2. Refined indicators

• Own Brand
• Acquisition of relevant management system certificates
• Gearing ratio no higher than 70%

3. Characterization indicators

• Leading products have a national segment market share of more than 10% (third party certification required)
• Have an industry voice (participate in the development of international standards, national standards or industry standards)

4. Indicators of innovative capacity

• R&D expenditure accounted for no less than 3% of operating income
• Possessing more than one valid invention patent or more than five utility model patents related to the leading products
• Establishment of R&D institutions (technology centers, engineering centers, post-doctoral workstations, etc.)

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IV. Summary of Incentive Policies in Shenzhen and Various Districts

1. Shenzhen-level policies

According to the Notice on Further Supporting the High-Quality Development of Specialized, Specialized and New Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (Caijian [2024] No. 148), the central financial administration will focus on supporting more than 1,000 key “small giants” enterprises in three batches, with each enterprise supported for three consecutive years, totaling about 6 million yuan.The

2. Longgang District Policy

The latest "Special Support Rules for Enterprise Incubation" issued by Longgang District in February 2026 clearly stipulates that::

• Specialized, Specialized and New “Small Giant” Enterprises: One-time incentives of up to $1 million
• Key “Small Giant” Enterprises: A one-time award of up to 2 million yuan will be granted. If a key “small giant” is awarded after it has already received a “small giant” award for specialization, the difference will be made up in accordance with the maximum amount of 2 million yuan.
• National Manufacturing Single Champion Enterprises: One-time incentives of up to $2 million

The above support programs adopt the “no-application, instant benefit” approach, subject to the list of eligible enterprises recognized by the higher authorities.The

3. Nanshan District Policy

Nanshan District of specialties and new “small giants” enterprises to give a maximum of 500,000 yuan in incentives, while can be stacked with municipal R & D investment subsidies, rent subsidies and other policiesThe

4. Bao'an District Policy

Bao'an District continues to carry out the gradient cultivation of specialized and special new enterprises, through the policy propaganda, special training and other ways to accurately serve the jurisdiction of the enterprise declarationIn January 2026, the Hangcheng Street has organized the policy propaganda and special training activities for the “small giants” of specialties.The

5. Longhua District Policy

Longhua District on the newly recognized specialties and new “small giants” enterprises to give a maximum of 500,000 yuan reward, while the key “small giants” to give supporting support.

V. List of declarations

According to the notice of Shenzhen Small and Medium Enterprises Service Bureau, the following materials are required to be prepared for the declaration of key “small giants::

1. Information Sheet of the Third Batch of Key “Small Giant” Enterprises in the New Round of Shenzhen and its Annex “Three New” and “One Strong” Promotion Plan
2. List of Enterprises, Table of Investments in Promotion Programs, and Table of Information on Industry, Academia, and Research
3. Copy of business license
4. Proof of the number of people who paid social security at the end of December of the last three years
5. Annual audit reports for the past three years (must be filed and assigned a code)
6. List of hosts, participants in standard-setting and supporting materials
7. Scanned copy of management system certification
8. List of valid invention patents and supporting materials
9. Supporting materials for direct support with leading enterprises in the industry
10. Supporting materials for national, provincial and municipal R&D organizations
11. Explanation of the situation of “filling shortcomings” and “filling gaps” of leading products (500 words or less)
12. Description of collaborative innovation with leading industry enterprises (500 words or less)
13. Explanation of the supporting industry chain and the role of strengthening and supplementing the chain to stabilize the chain (500 words or less)

VI. Notes on filing

1. Advance layout and systematic planning

Recognition of specialization and innovation requires enterprises to continuously accumulate R&D investment, intellectual property rights, market share, management system and other dimensions, and it is recommended to start systematic planning at least 1-2 years in advance.

2. Data authenticity

Audit departments at all levels will strictly check the declared data and supporting materials of enterprises to ensure that the data are true and consistentThe

3. Follow the notification of the districts

The declaration timeline and requirements may vary slightly from district to district, so enterprises are advised to pay close attention to the notification from the SME authorities in their districts.

4. No duplicate declarations

Enterprises that have already received support in the previous round and the first and second batches of the new round will not be supported again.The

Enterprise Caiying is deeply engaged in the field of enterprise services in Shenzhen, and is familiar with the gradient cultivation policy of specialties and new technologies as well as the declaration process in each region. We can provide you with one-stop service from enterprise diagnosis, material preparation to declaration counseling. If you have any questions about the Specialized, Specialized and New Recognition, please feel free to contact us.

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