Singapore–Israel Industrial R&D Programme
For local startups to partner with Israel companies on joint innovation projects for R&D, commercialisation and business expansion.
For Singapore companies, up to 66% of project costs may be supported. Singapore enterprises and their Israel counterpart(s) should put in a joint application for the proposal to be considered.
About this programme
SIIRD is a co-operation between EnterpriseSG and the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) to promote, facilitate and support joint R&D collaboration between Singapore and Israel companies across different industries. These joint projects should involve the development of new or enhanced products and technology with strong market potential.
Singapore companies keen to collaborate on an R&D or pilot project with Israel companies can now receive support by participating in SIIRD's funding schemes.
About IIA
The Israel Innovation Authority (IIA), responsible for the country’s innovation policy, is an independent and impartial statutory public entity that operates for the benefit of the Israeli innovation ecosystem and Israeli economy. Its mission is to invest in innovation in order to promote sustainable and inclusive growth.
IIA functions as an enabler for all things related to the Israeli innovation ecosystem. It provides conditional grants to support disruptive technological innovations as well as engage in creating the groundwork and infrastructure to prepare for future technologies, in order to maintain technological and economical leadership as well as improve productivity and global competitiveness of the Israeli economy.
IIA provides a variety of practical tools and funding platforms aimed at addressing the dynamic and changing needs of the local and international innovation ecosystems.
Key features
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For Strategic Sector Programme (SSP) Projects which are open to a specific sector - Singapore companies can enjoy up to 66% funding of total qualified project costs -
For Feasibility Studies/R&D/Pilot Projects which are open to projects from any industry sector – Singapore companies can enjoy up to 50% funding of total qualified project costs
Eligibility
All Singapore companies must meet all of the following eligibility criteria in order to apply:
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The application must be jointly submitted by a Singapore-registered company and an Israel-registered companyEither company must not have more than 20% shareholding in the partnering company. -
The joint project must be undertaken in Singapore and Israel, with at least 30% of the actual Research & Development work done in Singapore and Israel respectively
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Technology and product developed must have potential for commercialisation
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Be a business entity registered and operating in Singapore
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Have 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 ready to start and complete the project
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Companies must cooperate on a joint innovation project that will focus on developing innovative products and applications within civillian purposes
For more information, please refer to the SIIRD Handbook.
Call Details
There are currently two ongoing calls for the SIIRD Programme:
| Programme | Application Deadline |
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| Smart Cities Strategic Sector Programme | 30 July 2026 |
| Sector Agnostic Feasibility Study Project Grant, R&D Project Grant, and the Pilot Project Grant | 30 July 2026 |
- The deadline for submissions is 30 July 2026, 12PM (IST, UTC+2).
- Both Singapore and Israel partners must submit the application.
Smart Cities Strategic Sector Programme
In this call, Smart Cities will be focusing (but not limited) on four key application areas:
Smart Mobility & Transport Systems
- Autonomous vehicles and smart traffic management
- Connected public transport
- Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure
- Mobility-as-a-service (MaaS)
Urban Internet of Things (IoT) Platforms & Smart Infrastructure
- City-wide sensor networks
- Predictive maintenance
- Real-time data analytics
- Secure IoT integration
- Smart utilities (water, energy)
Climate Resilience & Adaptation
- Climate risk analytics
- Coastal protection and water resource resilience
- Flood management
Urban Sustainability & Green Buildings
- Energy-efficient building design
- Green construction materials
- Renewable energy integration
- Carbon footprint monitoring
- Smart building management
Feasibility Study Project Grant, R&D Project Grant, and the Pilot Project Grant
| Project type | Duration | Technology readiness level (TRL) |
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| Feasibility study: For investigation project to determine the technical feasibility and market acceptability of a new product or process concept. |
Up to 6 months | 3-4 |
| R&D: For project to create or enhance commercialise able product or technology |
Up to 24 months | 5-6 |
| Pilot: For project to pilot or testbed existing near-market technologies |
Up to 12 months | 7-8 |
How to apply
Prior to making your application, please prepare the following documents/information. You may also refer to this guide for application details.
- Joint Full Project Proposal in the respective template, for each corresponding grant category
- Supplementary Project Proposal Form
- Latest ACRA business profile (retrieved within six months from application date)
- Applicant’s latest and previous two years audited financial statements (Company and Group level), or official management account
- Relevant key quotations (e.g. equipment and software, materials and consumables, professional services)
If you do not have a Corppass account, sign up for one before you begin. You may use this guide for help.
Singapore companies are to submit their application documents via the following procedures:
- Visit the Business Grants Portal (BGP)
- Apply for "EDG (Co-Innovation Programme)"
- Complete the application form and submit accordingly. Please ensure you have selected the correct CIP Programme in your application.
Concurrently, Israeli companies will have to adhere to the additional application requirements outlined by IIA. Both the IIA and BGP submissions have to be completed for the SIIRD application to be considered complete.
Singapore–Israel Industrial R&D Programme
