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Industry Alignment Fund — Pre-Positioning Programme

IAF-PP — Manufacturing, Trade and Connectivity (MTC) Domain

Funds Singapore research pathways in manufacturing, trade, connectivity, and AI-integrated advanced industrial systems.

The IAF-PP Manufacturing, Trade and Connectivity (MTC) domain programme is administered by A*STAR under the Industry Alignment Fund – Pre-Positioning Programme. It funds multidisciplinary integrated research programmes aligned with Singapore's Manufacturing, Trade and Connectivity strategic priorities, covering advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence infrastructure, robotics, semiconductor

Advanced manufacturing, AI infrastructure, robotics, semiconductors, photonics, materials science, urban systems, climate technology, sustainability, hydrogen, and supply-chain digitalisation — all under the MTC (Manufacturing, Trade and Connectivity) domain.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.24 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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.SGD 90M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.a-star.edu.sg