Singapore–China YRD (Jiangsu) Joint Innovation Call

BriefcaseFor local startups to partner with Jiangsu companies on joint innovation projects for R&D, commercialisation and business expansion.

BillFor Singapore companies, up to 50% of project costs may be supported. Singapore enterprises and their Jiangsu counterpart(s) should put in a joint application for the proposal to be considered.

Apply from 26 August

About this programme

The Singapore–China Yangtze River Delta (Jiangsu) Joint Innovation Call is jointly administered by EnterpriseSG and the Jiangsu Department of Science and Technology (JSTD). This programme aims to encourage research and development of innovative products and applications, with commercialisation as the end goal.

Singapore companies keen to embark on joint innovation projects with Jiangsu companies can now receive support by participating in a joint call for proposals for Singapore–Jiangsu technological R&D projects.

Project partners must cooperate on a joint innovation project that will focus on developing innovative products and applications in any technological and application area. We would, however, particularly welcome applications in the sectors of: Life Science, Information and Communication Technology, Green and Low Carbon Technology, New Materials, and Advanced Manufacturing.

About the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Science and Technology (JSTD)

The JTSD is responsible for the scientific and technological development of the Jiangsu Province, as well as supporting the province’s plans for foreign affairs and international cooperation relating to science and technology.

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Eligibility

The project consortium must involve at least one company from Singapore and one company from Jiangsu. Both companies should be independent from each other. Each project partner should contribute no more than 70% of the total project contribution.

All Singapore companies must meet all of the following eligibility criteria in order to apply:

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    Business entity registered and operating in Singapore
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    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
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    Company is financially ready to start and complete the project

Apply

Applications for the Singapore–China YRD (Jiangsu) Joint Innovation Call are currently closed. The next call will be opening from 26 Aug to 12 Oct 2026. Interested companies can begin looking for partners and/or look through the application instructions below and prepare for project submission ahead of time.

To apply, interested Singapore companies will have to complete the following procedures:

  1. Visit the Business Grants Portal (BGP) through the link here.
  2. Locate the grant titled “EDG (Co-Innovation Programme)” and click “Log in to apply”.
  3. Log in to BGP using CorpPass. You may refer to the guide linked here for help.
  4. Under the list of calls, select “Singapore-China Yangtze River Delta (YRD) Joint Innovation Call (Jiangsu)”.
  5. Complete the application form and include the necessary supporting documents where specified. This will include:
    • Latest ACRA business profile (retrieved within six months from application date)
    • Applicant’s latest and previous two years audited financial statements (Company and Group level), or official management account
    • Relevant key quotations (e.g. equipment and software, materials and consumables, professional services)
    For reference, the fields to be completed on BGP are outlined in the sample template linked here.
  6. Submit the BGP application by 12 October 2026, 17:30 SGT.

*Concurrently, Jiangsu companies will have to adhere to the additional application requirements outlined by JSTD.

For more information, please refer here.

For enquiries and further instructions, you may contact:

Ms. PENG Chao
Jiangsu International Science and Technology Exchange Center
Mobile: +86-25-85485891, +86 15720806866, E-mail: maggie_jittc@163.com

Mr. WU Sanmao
Jiangsu Science and Technology Department
Tel: +86 25 58708856, E-mail: wusm_kj@js.gov.cn

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Singapore–China YRD (Jiangsu) Joint Innovation Call

Apply from 26 August