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UK-Singapore CRD 2026

Funding for UK-Singapore industrial research collaborations.

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This competition funds business-led collaborative research and development (CR&D) projects focused on industrial research.

UK registered businesses can lead with UK registered business, academic institution or research and technology organisation (RTO) partners. The consortium must include at least one Singapore registered business that is a separate legal entity and separate from the UK project …

Projects must focus on Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Energy, Life Sciences, or Digital and Technologies, specifically the frontier technologies including Semiconductors, Quantum, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Advanced Connectivity Technologies and Engineering Biology. The competition will fund industrial research projects only. It will not fund projects that do not have an eligible Singapore partner or pose a risk to the UK's national security, economic security, or strategic interests.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.16 Dec 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24–36 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.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£3M

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Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Funder reference: ukri-post-201699Source: www.ukri.org