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NRF Central Gap Fund (CGF)

NRF Central Gap Fund

Funds translational technologies in Singapore through the NRF Central Gap Fund toward prototype development.

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The NRF Central Gap Fund (CGF) is a translational research grant administered by the National Research Foundation Singapore (NRF), a department within the Prime Minister's Office established in 2006. The programme bridges the gap between early-stage research outputs and market-ready prototypes or functional processes, targeting technologies that require further development before they are suitable…

What this grant funds

Translational grants funding the development of early-stage technologies into working prototypes or functional processes in any area of science and engineering at Singapore publicly funded research institutions.

Key facts
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.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.null–24 months
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.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.nrf.gov.sg