INDIA–SINGAPORE Collaborative Industrial Research & Development Programme

The INDIA–SINGAPORE Collaborative Industrial Research & Development Programme, a partnership between the Department of Science and Technology, Technology Development Board, and Enterprise Singapore, promotes collaborative innovation, technology transfer, and joint research projects between India and Singapore. Explore opportunities in cross-border R&D initiatives and grants for industrial development

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INDIA–SINGAPORE Collaborative Industrial Research & Development Programme

Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, and the Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), Government of Singapore

The India-Singapore Collaborative Industrial Research & Development Programme is a bilateral effort aimed at supporting technological innovations in both countries. It is jointly managed by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) in India and Enterprise Singapore, the government agency responsible for fostering business-friendly policies in Singapore. This initiative's primary objective is to encourage industrial research and development projects that promote innovation and economic growth.

Request for proposals is invited jointly by Technology Development Board and Enterprise Singapore from Indian and Singapore companies/organisations to develop innovative technologies, processed and technology based services. A maximum of INR 1.5 crore per project of the total Indian Project Cost as Grant-in-Aid would be given by DST for a maximum period of 24 months.

The application process for the India-Singapore Collaborative Industrial Research & Development Programme typically involves submitting project proposals that outline the research, its objectives, expected outcomes, and a budget. Eligibility criteria may vary, but it generally welcomes participation from innovative companies in India and Singapore.

Eligibility: Indian registered company; 51% stake in company by Indian citizens;required expertise and team capacity; academic institutions & other R&D institutes can participate as partners.
From Singapore: Singapore registered companies; more than 30% equity in company held by Singaporeans.

Please note for Indian applicants:

Sole proprietors and partnership firms are not eligible for support under this programme.
Companies headquartered and owned outside India and their subsidiaries in India, or vice versa, are not eligible to receive funding from DST under this programme.

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