Funding
Available Grants
We administer and support our start-ups with various grants to boost their product development and market readiness. Click on each grant to learn more about them.
| Name | Funding Agency | Quantum | Stage | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Shark Fund
Innovation grant that support budding innovation stemming from class projects, ground up initiatives and entrepreneurship from students. |
SUTD VIE | $6,000 | Pre-Incorporation / Innovation Level | SUTD Undergraduates and Masters students |
| Startup SG Founders Grant
Innovation grant for first-time entrepreneurs |
SUTD VIE x EnterpriseSG | $50,000 | Post-Incorporation | All |
| Create4Good Innovation Fund
Innovation grant for aspiring social entrepreneurs |
SUTD VIE | $50,000 | Pre-Incorporation | All |
| Decentralized Gap Funding
Research Commercialisation Grant to build your Proof-of-Concept |
SUTD VIE | $250,000 | Pre-Incorporation | Researchers, Faculty |
| Research Translation Innovation Platform Fund
Research Commercialisation Grant to validate your solution |
SUTD TTO | $25,000 | Pre-Incorporation | Researchers, Faculty |
| Enabling Lives Initiative Grant
Innovation grant for aspiring social entrepreneurs |
SGEnable | $250,000 | Incorporated | All |
| raiSE VentureForGood Grant
Innovation grant for aspiring social entrepreneurs |
raiSE | $300,000 | Incorporated | All |
| Startup SG Tech Grant (POC)
Research Commercialisation Grant to build your Proof-of-Concept |
EnterpriseSG | $250,000 | Incorporated | All |
| Startup SG Tech Grant (POV)
Research Commercialisation Grant to build a working prototype |
EnterpriseSG | $500,000 | Incorporated | All |
| SMART Innovation Grant
Research Commercialisation Grant to demonstrate your Proof-of-Concept and launch |
SMART IC | $800,000 | Pre-Incorporation | Researchers, Faculty |
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Frequently asked questions
Are there any conditions to spending?
Yes, grants are subject to funding guidelines set by respective grant agencies and benefactors to ensure that they are properly utilised. Please contact us at entrepreneurship@sutd.edu.sg to find out about what is fundable and what is not.
What kind of outcomes do I have to achieve with the grant?
No two ideas are the same. Progress milestones and outcomes are tailored for each project. We have seen the most success with teams that had successfully developed a proof-of-concept or working prototype coupled with a validated business model.
What kind of support can I receive?
We support aspiring founders with a range of incubation support from mentors, industry experts, dedicated venture partners, networking opportunities and introductions to potential investors.
What type of projects have been awarded the grants?
Our grant projects are generally industry agnostic. Most of them are technology-based, knowledge-based or innovation-based.
I have received prior grants. Am I eligible to apply?
We administer a range of grants which can also apply to teams that have received prior grants. Please contact us at entrepreneurship@sutd.edu.sg to find out if you are eligible.
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