5th Singapore-Germany International Collaboration on “Integrated Carbon Management through Biological and Hybrid Pathways”
This grant funds Singapore-Germany research partnerships to develop innovative biological and hybrid technologies for scalable carbon capture, conversion, and recycling toward a circular carbon economy.
Funder: Agency for Science Technology and Research
Due Dates: August 20, 2026: Full application submission deadline (Singapore applicants via iGrants; Germany-based public sector research performer must concurrently submit to BMFTR)
Funding Amounts: Up to SGD 800,000 (Singapore side, incl. 30% overheads) and up to €560,000 (Germany side) per project for up to 36 months.
Summary: Supports collaborative Singapore-Germany research on innovative carbon management using biological and hybrid pathways for a scalable circular carbon economy.
Key Information: Joint submission required; at least one Singapore- and one Germany-based public research performer per proposal.
Description
This grant opportunity, jointly offered by Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and Germany’s Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), aims to catalyze bilateral research collaborations to advance integrated carbon management solutions. The focus is on leveraging biological systems and hybrid bio–electro–chemical approaches to capture, convert, and recycle carbon emissions into value-added products, accelerating the transition to a circular carbon economy. The program encourages multidisciplinary projects that combine expertise in biotechnology, electrochemistry, materials science, and systems engineering, and expects outcomes such as new products, processes, or significant advancements in the field.
Projects should target a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 5–7 upon completion and are structured around two pillars:
- Biological and Hybrid Conversion of CO₂ and C1 Carbon Streams
- Sustainable Sourcing and Recycling of Carbon Feedstocks
Collaborations with industry partners are encouraged, and proposals should include strategies for real-world deployment, sustainability assessment (such as LCA, LCC, or TEA), and the promotion of young scientists.
