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

Baby Shark Fund

 

Innovation grant that support budding innovation stemming from class projects, ground up initiatives and entrepreneurship from students.

Funding Agency

SUTD VIE

Quantum

$6,000

Stage

Pre-Incorporation / Innovation Level

Eligibility

SUTD Undergraduates and Masters students

Name

Create4Good Innovation Fund

 

Innovation grant for aspiring social entrepreneurs

Funding Agency

SUTD VIE

Quantum

$50,000

Stage

Pre-Incorporation

Eligibility

All

Name

Decentralized Gap Funding

 

Research Commercialisation Grant to build your Proof-of-Concep

Funding Agency

SUTD VIE

Quantum

$250,000

Stage

Pre-Incorporation

Eligibility

Researchers, Faculty

Name

Enabling Lives Initiative Grant

 

Innovation grant for aspiring social entrepreneurs

Funding Agency

SGEnable

Quantum

$250,000

Stage

Incorporated

Eligibility

All

Name

raiSE VentureForGood Grant

 

Innovation grant for aspiring social entrepreneurs

Funding Agency

raiSE

Quantum

$300,000

Stage

Incorporated

Eligibility

All

Name

Research Translation Innovation Platform Fund

 

Research Commercialisation Grant to validate your solution

Funding Agency

SUTD TTO

Quantum

$25,000

Stage

Pre-Incorporation

Eligibility

Researchers, Faculty

Name

SMART Innovation Grant

 

Research Commercialisation Grant to demonstrate your Proof-of-Concept and launch

Funding Agency

SMART IC

Quantum

$800,000

Stage

Pre-Incorporation

Eligibility

Researchers, Faculty

Name

Startup SG Founders Grant

 

Innovation grant for first-time entrepreneurs

Funding Agency

SUTD VIE x EnterpriseSG

Quantum

$50,000

Stage

Post-Incorporation

Eligibility

All

Name

Startup SG Tech Grant (POC)

 

Research Commercialisation Grant to build your Proof-of-Concept

Funding Agency

EnterpriseSG

Quantum

$250,000

Stage

Incorporated

Eligibility

All

Name

Startup SG Tech Grant (POV)

 

Research Commercialisation Grant to build a working prototype

Funding Agency

EnterpriseSG

Quantum

$500,000

Stage

Incorporated

Eligibility

All

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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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