India-Singapore Collaborative Industrial Research & Development Programme

For Singapore companies to partner with Indian companies on joint innovation projects for R&D, commercialisation and business expansion.

For Singapore companies, up to 50% of project costs may be supported.

This call is sector-agnostic.

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About this programme

The India-Singapore Collaborative Industrial Research & Development Programme is between the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Technology Development Board (TDB) and EnterpriseSG.

The collaborative projects should be innovative and focused on creating possibilities for future new technologies, services or processes that will eventually lead to commercialisation.

We invite proposals across all areas, and encourage submissions in the following sectors:

  • Health and Medical Technologies
  • Semiconductors
  • Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering
  • Green Economy, Energy, Water, Climate, and Natural Resources
  • Data Science and Emerging Technologies
  • Other Areas of Interest

About DST and TDB

The Department of Science & Technology (DST) plays a pivotal role in promotion of science & technology in India. The department has wide-ranging activities ranging from promoting high-end basic research and development of cutting-edge technologies on one hand to service the technological requirements of the common man through development of appropriate skills and technologies on the other.

The Technology Development Board (TDB) is a statutory body constituted by the Government of India under the Technology Development Board Act in 1995 to promote development and commercialisation of indigenous technology and adaptation of imported technology for wider application.

Eligibility

Singapore companies must meet the following eligibility criteria to apply:

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    Business entity registered and operating in Singapore 
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    Company has at least 30% local equity held directly or indirectly by Singaporean(s) and/or Singapore PR(s), determined by the ultimate individual ownership
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    Be financially able to see a project through to completion.
  • A project consortium must minimally comprise of 1 Indian company and 1 Singapore company, both independent of each other.
  • The project content and budget should be balanced between the Singapore and the Indian participants. Cost estimates must be congruous with the planned activities presented in the proposal.

Apply

Applications for the India-Singapore Collaborative Industrial Research & Development Programme is now open.

To apply, Singapore companies should:

  1. Read the call text thoroughly before proceeding.
  2. Submit the preliminary interest form by 31 January 2025, 8pm SGT. Upon review, EnterpriseSG will provide a unique link for application via the Business Grant Portal (BGP).
  3. Complete your application via BGP, along with the following supporting documents, by Friday, 28 February 2025, 8pm SGT:
    1. Supplementary Project Proposal Form here 
    2. Latest ACRA Bizfile (dated within six months)
    3. Latest and previous two years of audited financials or management accounts
    4. Key quotations (e.g. for equipment & software, materials & consumables, professional services)
    5. Letters of Intent (if applicable)

Things to note:

  • Only joint submissions (by both Singapore and Indian companies) will be evaluated for funding.
  • Proposals will be evaluated upon submission, with results announced by Q3 2025.

For Indian companies, please visit this webpage or contact TDB for queries.

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India-Singapore Collaborative Industrial Research & Development Programme

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