MTC MISSION
Forecasted
MTC MISSION supports research teams pursuing sector-directed translational R&D in Manufacturing, Trade and Connectivity to advance technology towards industry deployment and commercial impact.
Funder: Agency for Science Technology and Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Programme-specific call deadline)
Funding Amounts: Programme duration: up to 3 years in the FAQ; up to 5 years on the programme page
Summary: MTC MISSION supports sector-directed translational R&D with clear pathways to industry deployment and commercial impact within 3–10 years.
Key Information: Proposals are accepted only through programme-specific calls and require Host Institution endorsement.
Description
MTC MISSION is administered by A*STAR to support mission-driven translational research in Manufacturing, Trade and Connectivity under RIE2030. It funds work aligned with sector priorities and defined programme problem statements, with a clear pathway to industry deployment within 3–10 years. The goal is outsized commercial and economic impact, with greater emphasis on technology advancement and downstream commercial outcomes than on industry R&D spending commitments.
The initiative uses a sector-directed, Portfolio Director (PD)-led model rather than a rolling, bottom-up grant call. Economic and connectivity agencies identify strategic investment areas, while PDs shape programmes, assemble complementary multidisciplinary capabilities, source project proposals, and actively manage funded work. Research teams propose solutions to the programme’s problem statements and must deliver progressive technical milestones for funding to continue.
