Technology for Enterprise Capability Upgrading (T-Up)

For local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and large local companies (LLEs) looking to upgrade R&D capabilities

Access a qualified talent pool from A*STAR and AISG to implement and develop products quickly

Get funding to defray costs for contracted research and engineering talents

About this programme

Administered by A*STAR and AI Singapore (AISG), the Technology for Enterprise Capability Upgrading (T-UP) programme supports local SMEs and LLEs in enhancing business competitiveness. Get access to researchers, scientists and engineers to enhance your products and technologies.

Up to 70% of eligible costs
Get up to 70% support of allowable costs as an SME or startup, or up to 30% support as an LLE. Both support levels are capped at S$250,000 per project.
Engage scientists and research engineers
Identify and execute suitable R&D or innovation projects for a period of up to two years through the attachment of research scientists, engineers and technical experts from A*STAR’s research institutes and institutes of higher learning.
Support for overseas research projects
Funding includes overseas costs such as living allowances and airfare of contracted research scientists and engineers.
Grow your business revenue
Collaborate with R&D institutions for effective technology transfer, build up your R&D capabilities, and identify critical technologies for sustainable growth.
Project areas include (the list is not exhaustive):
- Data storage
- High performance computing
- Info communications
- Materials research & engineering
- Microelectronics
- Manufacturing automation & technology
- Chemical and engineering sciences
- Bioimaging
- Bioprocessing
- Genomics & Proteomics
- Molecular & Cell Biology
- Drugs/Biologics Discovery and Development
- Bioengineering & Nanotechnology
- Computational Biology
- Immunology
- Medical Technology
- Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning

For enquiries on AI-related projects, you may reach out to AISG_TUP@aisingapore.org.

Career fields supported

Trade Operations Executive
Procurement/ Sourcing Executive/ Manager
Trade Finance Manager
Carbon/ LNG/ Hydrogen Trader/ Analyst
Compliance Specialist
Supply Chain Professional
Sustainability Analyst/ Manager
Sustainability Finance and Strategy Manager
Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning

Eligibility

Business entity registered or incorporated in Singapore
Company has at least 30% local equity held directly or indirectly by Singaporean(s) and/or Singapore PR(s), determined by the ultimate individual ownership
Business entity must be able to finance and complete the project
Company has a Group Annual Sales Turnover not exceeding S$100 million, OR a Group employment size not exceeding 200 employees

How to apply

Interested in T-Up?

Looking to expand your tech capabilities or develop a new product, and need a scientist or engineer? Register your interest and let us aid you in your innovation journey.

For enquiries on AI-related projects, you may reach out to AISG_TUP@aisingapore.org.

Register now