Singapore–Zhejiang Joint Innovation Call 2026

What does it support?

The previous call focused on collaborative product and technology development with commercial potential. It covered qualifying R&D, product development, technical validation and work towards commercialisation.

Who can apply?

Applicants needed to be Singapore-incorporated and operating, with sufficient financial resources and at least 30% local citizen or permanent-resident ownership. Every proposal required an independent Zhejiang company as collaborator.

How does the support work?

Singapore participants could receive support of up to 70% of approved qualifying costs, subject to Enterprise Singapore's assessment. No fixed universal Singapore-dollar cap was published for the bilateral round.

What expenditure can qualify?

Qualifying expenditure could include internal project manpower, equipment and software, materials, consumables and approved professional services within the R&D project.

Key conditions

• At least one Singapore company and one independent Zhejiang company were required.
• Each partner had to contribute no more than 70% of the total project effort.
• The Singapore applicant needed to satisfy its local ownership and financial viability tests.

Timing and application process

The application window ran from 16 September to 9 October 2026. A further opportunity depends on Enterprise Singapore and its Zhejiang partners launching another round with new documentation and deadlines.

Important programme distinctions

This bilateral call differs from a general Singapore R&D grant. A local company's R&D could instead be assessed against EDGE Product Development or RIS(C) where appropriate.

Related funding routes

• RIS(C)
• EDGE Product Development
• ITEA international software R&D call