The IAF-ICP grant supports collaborative R&D between Singapore public research institutions and industry partners to drive commercialisation and economic impact in line with national sector priorities.
Funder: Agency for Science Technology and Research
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: No fixed maximum; recommended project duration up to 36 months (exceptions up to 60 months for Corp Labs); funding amount varies by project scope and industry partner commitment.
Summary: Supports Singapore public research institutions in collaborative R&D projects with industry partners, focusing on commercialisation and economic impact.
The Industry Alignment Fund – Industry Collaboration Projects (IAF-ICP) is a pan-domain grant designed to foster strategic research and development collaborations between Singapore public research institutions and industry partners. The program aims to advance industry-relevant R&D with a clear path to commercialisation or deployment, promoting economic outcomes and strengthening Singapore's innovation ecosystem. Projects are expected to generate tangible economic impacts, such as licensing revenue or increased R&D activity, and must align with sectoral priorities and industry needs.