在陕西省及西安市科技、教育、公安、自贸等部门的指导与支持下,西咸新区制定出台《西咸新区外籍人才创新创业管理办法》,在全省率先常态化开展外籍人才创新创业工作,通过制度松绑和服务升级,为外籍人才营造了良好的创业生活环境。
1.问:我是一名外籍人才,想到西咸新区创业,需要具备那些条件?
答:西咸新区支持外籍人才创新创业,主要面向中国境内高校外籍留学毕业生,以及海外外籍优秀科技创新人才两类人群。
在西咸新区创新创业的外籍人才,年龄应在18-50周岁,身心健康,无犯罪记录,为创新创业项目或团队主导者、策划者等核心成员。
创新创业项目应符合西咸新区产业发展方向,具备完整的发展规划、实施路径、管理制度等,制定商业计划书,市场发展潜力大,预期的经济与社会效益显著,并与科创载体签订入孵协议,自愿接受并遵守科创载体的相关管理制度。
2.问:我有自己的想法和计划,我该怎么申请?
答:外籍人才创新创业需在科创载体进行。外籍人才按照要求准备申请材料,向科创载体申请创新创业,经审批同意后,外籍人才与科创载体签订入孵协议,由科创载体为外籍人才申请创业工作许可和居留许可。
申请材料包括:
1.有效期内护照、现持有效签证或居留许可原件、复印件;
2.《外国人签证证件申请表》;
3.近期2寸半身免冠彩色照片;
4.最高学位(学历)证书;
5.国内重点高等院校毕业生提供学校出具的在校表现情况;
6.外籍人才创新创业申请报告及审核意见书;
7.《外国人来华工作许可通知书》或电子社保卡;
8.境内外无犯罪记录证明。
3.问:我可以和朋友或同学一期创业吗?
答:可以的。创业团队成员一般不超过5人,需要确定一个创业团队负责人,确定团队成员分工或股份占比,外籍成员均需按照要求准备申请材料。
4.问:我自己创业的话,可以在中国停留多久?
答:创业工作许可及居留许可有效期6个月,到期前由科创载体对创业项目进行评估,评估结果合格以上的,按程序办理延期申请,可提出最多3次,每次不超过6个月的延期申请。累计有效期不超过2年。2后年后,按照正常程序办理工作许可及居留许可延期。
5.问:创业项目评估有哪些内容?
答:外籍人才创新创业项目每6个月开展一次分级量化评估,由科创载体从运营成效、财务管理、人才引进、成果产出等维度综合评估,评估结果分为A(优秀)、B(良好)、为C(合格)、D(不合格),运营评估结果累计2次为D(不合格)的,创新创业项目终止。
6.问:我如果因个人原因,需要退出创业,该这么办?
答:外籍人才创新创业期内主动申请退出创业的,应向科创载体报送书面材料,完成公司注销、清缴税款等手续,并按创业申请程序完成工作许可及居留许可注销工作。
7.问:我刚开始自己创业,能得到那些帮助?
答:科创载体为外籍人才及创新创业项目提供创业孵化、公司注册、文化融入、生活服务、资源链接等全方位服务,常态化开展创业培训、融资对接、市场拓展等活动,促进外籍人才创新创业项目加速成长。西咸新区外国专家服务站提供“无感化”生活服务,整合社会资源,提供涵盖法律、金融、教育、医疗、语言、培训、文化融入等“一站式”生活便利服务,举办创业沙龙、传统佳节文化体验、国际青年联谊等各类活动,搭建外籍人才之间、外籍创业人才与本地企业家之间的交流互动平台,加速外籍人才融入本地创新生态圈。
其他相关问题可咨询西咸新区科技创新和新经济局、西咸新区外国专家服务站、各科创载体。
1.西咸新区科技创新和新经济局
联系人:符 阳 029-33261126 18691064000
地 址:西咸新区能源金融贸易区能源路201号西咸大厦701室
2.西咸新区外国专家服务站
秦创原科技大市场外国专家服务站
联系人:沈倩倩 13759880068
地 址:沣东新城征和四路自贸产业园1期5号楼
3.各新城(园办)科创载体
沣东新城:
米智IOT创新中心
联系人:杨利莎 15608883409
地 址:沣东新城征和四路2168号自贸产业园4号楼2层203室
沣西新城
秦·港孵化器
联系人:陆 璐 18192656770
地 址:沣西新城励志东路创科大厦7层701室
秦汉新城
深维空间
联系人:李彦梅 13319232766
地 址:秦汉新城兰池二路与秦苑七路十字兰池大厦C座五层
空港新城:
西安正欣企业管理有限公司
联系人:吴 勇 18092730864
地 址:空港新城空港国际商务中心F区3层10301号
泾河新城:
陕西擎云科技发展有限公司
联系人:史茹怡 15592117721
地 址:泾河新城高泾大道与茶马大道交叉处茯茶镇商业街11号楼131室
能源金融贸易区:
飞马旅(西咸)
联系人:张 勃 18089197834
地 址:沣东新城上林路西咸青年创业园2号楼
*以上手机号码与微信同号
Interpretation of the "Measures for the Management of Innovation and Entrepreneurship by Foreign Talent in the Xixian New Area"
Recently, guided and supported by the science and technology, education, public security, free trade, and other departments of Shaanxi Province and Xi'an City, the Xixian New Area formulated and issued the "Measures for the Management of Innovation and Entrepreneurship by Foreign Talent in the Xixian New Area." It is the first in the province to regularly carry out innovation and entrepreneurship work for foreign talent, creating a favorable entrepreneurial and living environment for foreign professionals through regulatory flexibility and service upgrades.
I. Q:I am a foreign talent interested in starting a business in the Xixian New Area. What conditions do I need to meet?
A:The Xixian New Area supports innovation and entrepreneurship by foreign talent, primarily targeting [two groups: foreign graduates from Chinese universities, and outstanding overseas foreign professionals in scientific and technological innovation.
Foreign talent engaging in innovation and entrepreneurship in the Xixian New Area should be aged between 18-50, in good health, have no criminal record, and be core members such as leaders or planners of the innovation/entrepreneurship project or team.
The innovation/entrepreneurship project should align with the industrial development direction of the Xixian New Area, possess a complete development plan, implementation path, management system, etc., have a business plan prepared, show significant market development potential, demonstrate notable expected economic and social benefits, sign an incubation agreement with a sci-tech innovation carrier, and voluntarily accept and comply with the relevant management systems of the sci-tech innovation carrier.
II. Q:I have my own ideas and plans. How should I apply?
A:Innovation and entrepreneurship by foreign talent must be conducted within a sci-tech innovation carrier. The foreign talent prepares the application materials as required and applies to the sci-tech innovation carrier for innovation/entrepreneurship. After approval is granted, the foreign talent signs an incubation agreement with the carrier. The sci-tech innovation carrier then applies for the entrepreneurship work permit and residence permit on behalf of the foreign talent.
Application materials include:
1. Original and copy of a valid passport, and currently held valid visa or residence permit;
2. Application Form for Foreigner's Visa and Residence Permit;
3. Recent 2-inch bareheaded, full-face color photo;
4. Highest degree (diploma) certificate;
5. For graduates from key domestic universities, provide a document issued by the school regarding academic performance;
6. Application report and review opinion letter for innovation and entrepreneurship by foreign talent;
7. "Notification Letter of Work Permit for Foreigners Working in China" or electronic social security card;
8. Certificate of No Criminal Record from within China and abroad.
III. Q:Can I start a business with friends or classmates?
A:Yes, you can. The entrepreneurial team generally should not exceed 5 people. You need to designate a team leader and define the division of labor or equity share among team members. All foreign members must prepare application materials according to the requirements.
IV. Q:If I start my own business, how long can I stay in China?
A:The entrepreneurship work permit and residence permit are valid for 6 months. Before expiry, the sci-tech innovation carrier assesses the entrepreneurial project. If the assessment result is qualified or above, an extension application can be processed according to procedures. Up to 3 extension applications can be submitted, each for a period not exceeding 6 months. The cumulative validity period shall not exceed 2 years. After 2 years, extensions for the work permit and residence permit will be processed according to standard procedures.
V. Q:What does the project assessment entail?
A:Innovation and entrepreneurship projects by foreign talent undergo a graded quantitative assessment every 6 months. The sci-tech innovation carrier conducts a comprehensive evaluation based on operational effectiveness, financial management, talent recruitment, output of results, and other dimensions. Assessment results are categorized as A (Excellent), B (Good), C (Qualified), or D (Unqualified). If the operational assessment result is D (Unqualified) twice cumulatively, the innovation/entrepreneurship project will be terminated.
VI. Q:What should I do if I need to withdraw from the venture for personal reasons?
A:If a foreign talent actively applies to withdraw from the venture during the innovation/entrepreneurship period, they should submit written materials to the sci-tech innovation carrier, complete procedures such as company deregistration and tax settlement, and complete the cancellation of the work permit and residence permit following the venture application procedures.
VII. Q:What kind of help can I get when I'm just starting my business?
A:Sci-tech innovation carriers provide comprehensive services for foreign talent and innovation/entrepreneurship projects, including business incubation, company registration, cultural integration, life services, and resource linking. They regularly conduct activities such as entrepreneurial training, financing matchmaking, and market expansion to accelerate the growth of foreign talent's innovation and entrepreneurship projects. The Xixian New Area Foreign Expert Service Station provides "seamless" life services, integrates social resources, and offers "one-stop" convenience services covering legal, financial, educational, medical, linguistic, training, and cultural integration aspects. It hosts various events like entrepreneurial salons, traditional festival cultural experiences, and international youth networking events, building a platform for interaction between foreign talent and between foreign entrepreneurs and local entrepreneurs, accelerating the integration of foreign talent into the local innovation ecosystem.
For other related questions, please contact the Xixian New Area Science Technology Innovation and New Economy Bureau, the Xixian New Area Foreign Expert Service Station, or the various Sci-tech Innovation Carriers.
1. Xixian New Area Science Technology Innovation and New Economy Bureau
Contact: Fu YangTel: 029-33261126Mobile: 18691064000
Address: Room 701, Xixian Building, No. 201 Energy Road, Energy Financial and Trade Zone, Xixian New Area
2. Xixian New Area Foreign Expert Service Station
QinChuangYuan Technology Market Foreign Expert Service Station
Contact: Shen QianqianMobile: 13759880068
Address: Building 5, Phase 1, Free Trade Industrial Park, Zhenghe Fourth Road, Fengdong New Town
3. Sci-tech Innovation Carriers in various New Cities (Energy Financial and Trade Zone)
Fengdong New City:
Mi-Zhi IOT Innovation Center
Contact: Yang LishaMobile: 15608883409
Address: Room 203, 2nd Floor, Building 4, Free Trade Industrial Park, No. 2168 Zhenghe Fourth Road, Fengdong New City
Fengxi New City:
Qin·Gang Incubator
Contact: Lu LuMobile: 18192656770
Address: Room 701, 7th Floor, Chuangke Building, Lizhi East Road, Fengxi New City
Qinhan New City:
Shenwei Space
Contact: Li YanmeiMobile: 13319232766
Address: 5th Floor, Block C, Lanchi Building, Intersection of Lanchi Second Road and Qinyuan Seventh Road, Qinhan New City
Airport New City:
Xi'an Zhengxin Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.
Contact: Wu YongMobile: 18092730864
Address: Unit 10301, 3rd Floor, Area F, Airport International Business Center, Airport New City
Jinghe New City:
Shaanxi Qingyun Technology Development Co., Ltd.
Contact: Shi RuyiMobile: 15592117721
Address: Room 131, Building 11, Fucha Town Commercial Street, Intersection of Gaojing Avenue and Chama Avenue, Jinghe New City
Energy Financial and Trade Zone:
Feimalv (Xixian)
Contact: Zhang BoMobile: 18089197834
Address: Building 2, Xixian Youth Entrepreneurship Park, Shanglin Road, Fengdong New City
*The mobile numbers above are also the WeChat IDs.