Grants radar

Singapore deep tech grants,
fully mapped.

12 grants across Enterprise Singapore, A*STAR, NRF, EDB, SGInnovate and IMDA — filterable by stage, sector, and agency. Every entry links directly to the official source. No lead gates, no fluff.

📋 12 grants tracked
💰 S$37B RIE2030 commitment
🏛️ 6 agencies covered
Showing 12 of 12
Enterprise Singapore ⭐ TOP PICK poc pov

Startup SG Tech

S$250k (PoC) / S$500k (PoV)

Early-stage grant to support commercialisation of proprietary technology. Proof-of-Concept track funds technical feasibility (up to S$250k); Proof-of-Value track funds working prototype (up to S$500k).

Eligibility: SG-incorporated startup <10 years old, ≥30% local shareholding, group turnover ≤S$100m or ≤200 employees, core R&D in Singapore.
Deadline: Rolling
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Enterprise Singapore idea poc

Startup SG Founder

S$50,000

First-time entrepreneur grant offering startup capital plus mentorship from an Accredited Mentor Partner (AMP). Founder contributes S$10k matching.

Eligibility: First-time Singaporean/PR founder (≥51% shareholding), never registered a business before applying.
Deadline: Rolling
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Enterprise Singapore / SGInnovate ⭐ TOP PICK pov growth

Startup SG Equity (Deep Tech track)

up to S$8m co-investment

Government co-investment matching private capital for deep tech ventures. Budget 2026 expanded the pool to S$1B with growth-stage support. Deep-tech track ratios are more generous than general track.

Eligibility: SG-incorporated, core R&D in Singapore, led by a private lead investor, deep tech focus.
Deadline: Rolling (via eligible VC partners)
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Enterprise Singapore growth scale

Enterprise Development Grant (EDG)

up to 50% co-funding

Co-funds projects that help Singapore companies upgrade capabilities, innovate, or internationalise. Common deep tech uses: product development, automation, sustainability certification, overseas expansion.

Eligibility: SG-registered business, ≥30% local shareholding, financially viable.
Deadline: Rolling
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Enterprise Singapore poc pov growth

Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG)

up to 50% of cost

Supports pre-approved productivity solutions (IT, equipment, software). Not R&D-funding but useful to offset tooling costs for deep tech teams.

Eligibility: SG-registered SME, ≥30% local shareholding, annual sales ≤S$100m or ≤200 employees.
Deadline: Rolling
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Enterprise Singapore growth scale

Market Readiness Assistance (MRA)

up to S$100k per market

Co-funds overseas market entry costs — market assessment, business setup, partnership/distribution, IP protection. Capped at three markets per company.

Eligibility: SG-registered, ≥30% local shareholding, annual sales ≤S$100m or ≤200 employees, <S$200k overseas sales in target market.
Deadline: Rolling
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A*STAR poc pov growth

A*STAR Technology for Enterprise Capability Upgrading (T-Up)

70% of A*STAR researcher cost (~S$450k)

Seconds an A*STAR research scientist into your company for up to 2 years. Government pays 70% of the fully-loaded cost. Excellent for deep tech needing specialised R&D capability on-demand.

Eligibility: SG-registered SME (≤200 employees), clear technology development roadmap.
Deadline: Rolling
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National Research Foundation ⭐ TOP PICK poc pov

RIE2030 NRF Competitive Funding

varies by call

Strategic research programmes funded under the S$37B RIE2030 plan across Manufacturing, Trade & Connectivity (MTC); Human Health & Potential (HHP); Urban Solutions & Sustainability (USS); Smart Nation & Digital Economy (SNDE).

Eligibility: Research institutions, universities, and industry partners. Deep tech startups can participate via IHL/RI partnerships.
Deadline: Rolling calls under each domain
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SGInnovate poc pov growth

SGInnovate Co-Investment

typically S$250k–S$3m

SGInnovate co-invests alongside institutional VCs in early-stage deep tech. Active portfolio of 89 companies with 6 new investments in the last 12 months. Government-backed, deep-tech-only mandate.

Eligibility: SG-incorporated deep tech startup with a validated lead investor, core R&D in Singapore.
Deadline: Rolling
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Economic Development Board growth scale

EDB Innovation Development Scheme (IDS)

tax incentive (case-by-case)

Corporate income tax incentive for companies undertaking significant R&D or innovation activities in Singapore. Typically used by larger MNCs and fast-growth deep tech scale-ups.

Eligibility: Substantial R&D commitment and economic spillover potential. Bespoke negotiation with EDB.
Deadline: Rolling
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A*STAR poc pov

A*STAR Industry Alignment Fund (IAF)

project-dependent

Funds industry-relevant research projects where A*STAR research institutes partner with companies. IAF-Pre-Positioning (IAF-PP) for upstream research, IAF-Industry Collaboration Project (ICP) for applied industry projects.

Eligibility: Partnership with an A*STAR research institute required. Industry partner co-funds.
Deadline: Rolling calls
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IMDA / SNDGO poc pov

IMDA AI Trailblazers / GenAI Sandbox

subsidised compute + credits

Subsidised access to GenAI compute, models and expertise for Singapore companies prototyping AI use cases. Multiple tranches since 2024 with hundreds of projects supported.

Eligibility: SG-registered entity with a concrete GenAI use case, committed to deploying within 100 days.
Deadline: Periodic calls
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