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Industry Alignment Fund — Industry Collaboration Projects

IAF-ICP — Standard Industry Collaboration Project (up to 36 months)

Supports Singapore public research programs with industry co-funding to advance pre-commercial technology opportunities.

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IAF-ICP Standard supports Public Research Performers in strategic R&D collaboration projects with industry. Project duration is recommended at up to 36 months.

The project must have at least one Industry Partner committing R&D spending (cash and in-kind) to the project — the Total Research and Innovation Expenditure (TRIE). Industry partner commitment is a key assessment criterion. Companies and individual researchers cannot apply directly; applications must come from a Public Research Institution.

Projects are assessed primarily on potential for anchoring, deepening, or harnessing innovation mandates of industry partners in Singapore, economic impact, and ecosystem-building value. Expected outcomes include licensing income, sales revenue, and product or process innovations adopted by industry partners.

Applications are submitted to IAF_ICP@a-star.edu.sg with endorsements from the Research Office and Innovation & Enterprise Office (or Technology Transfer Office) of each participating Institution, plus a signed Industry Partner declaration. The RIE2030 IAF-ICP application package was released in May 2026.

Pan-domain. Eligible across HHP and MTC themes — biomedical, medical devices, digital health, advanced manufacturing, AI, robotics, semiconductors, materials, sustainability, food, agritech.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.16 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.30%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.SGD 80M

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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: www.a-star.edu.sg