Singapore–China YRD (Shanghai) Joint Innovation Call

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

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

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About this programme

The Singapore–China Yangtze River Delta (Shanghai) Joint Innovation Call is jointly administered by EnterpriseSG and the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality (SCTSM). 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 Shanghai companies can now receive support by participating in a joint call for proposals for Singapore–Shanghai technological R&D projects.

The call is open to all technological and application areas, with a focus on life science and healthcare, artificial intelligence, and information and communication technology.

About the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality (STCSM)

Under the Shanghai Municipal Government, the STCSM is responsible for scientific and technological development of the city of Shanghai, as well as supporting the cooperation of domestic and international institutions regarding science and technology.

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Eligibility

The project consortium must involve at least one company from Singapore and one company from Shanghai. 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 (Shanghai) Joint Innovation Call are open from 6 May to 5 June 2026.

Singapore companies will have to complete the following procedures:

  1. Visit the Business Grants Portal (BGP)
  2. Apply for "EDG (Co-Innovation Programme)"
    Please note that the EDG (Co-Innovation Programme) is not the same as the Enterprise Development Grant (EDG). All applications for the EDG (Co-Innovation Programme) should be submitted through BGP2.0.
  3. Log in to BGP using CorpPass. You may refer to the guide linked here for help.
  4. Complete the application form and submit accordingly. Please ensure you have selected Singapore-China Yangtze River Delta (YRD) Joint Innovation Call (Shanghai) in your application.

Prior to making your application, please prepare the following documents/information. You may also refer to this guide for application details.

  1. Latest ACRA business profile (retrieved within six months from application date)
  2. Applicant’s latest and previous two years audited financial statements (Company and Group level), or official management account
  3. Relevant key quotations (e.g. equipment and software, materials and consumables, professional services)

Singaporean applicants must apply by 5 June 2026, 1630hrs (SGT, GMT+8) via the Business Grants Portal, to be considered for funding.

Concurrently, Shanghai companies will have to adhere the additional application requirements outlined by STCSM. For more details on this, you may contact Mr Yang Wen Zhan at wzyang@stcsm.sh.gov.cn.

For more information, please refer to the call document here.

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Singapore–China YRD (Shanghai) Joint Innovation Call

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