5th Singapore-Germany International Collaboration on Integrated Carbon Management through Biological and Hybrid Pathways
This grant funds collaborative Singapore-Germany research on innovative biological and hybrid methods for integrated carbon management to advance scalable circular carbon solutions.
Funder: Agency for Science Technology and Research
Due Dates: August 20, 2026: Full joint proposal submission deadline (Singapore via iGrants by 23:59 SGT; Germany-based partner must submit to BMFTR concurrently)
Funding Amounts: Up to SGD 800,000 (Singapore side) and €560,000 (Germany side) per project for up to 36 months; includes 30% indirect costs for Singapore-based public sector research performers.
Summary: Supports collaborative Singapore-Germany research on biological and hybrid carbon management solutions for a scalable circular carbon economy.
Description
This grant call, a joint initiative between Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) and Germany’s Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), aims to catalyze cross-border research and innovation in integrated carbon management. The focus is on developing and applying biological and hybrid (bio–electro–chemical) pathways to capture, convert, and recycle carbon emissions into valuable products, with the overarching goal of advancing scalable and resource-efficient solutions for a circular carbon economy. Projects should address one or both of the following pillars:
- Biological and Hybrid Conversion of CO₂ and C1 Carbon Streams
- Sustainable Sourcing and Recycling of Carbon Feedstocks
Proposals are expected to be multi-disciplinary, encourage industry collaboration, and target a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 5–7 by project completion. Research outcomes should ideally lead to new products, processes, or services, or provide clear pathways toward them.
