Singapore–China (Shenzhen) Joint Innovation Call

Briefcase For local tech startups to partner with Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen counterpart(s) should put in a joint application for the proposal to be considered.

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About this programme

The Singapore–China (Shenzhen) Joint Innovation Call is jointly administered by Enterprise Singapore and the Science, Technology and Innovation Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality (SZSTIB). This programme aims to encourage the development of ready-to-market solutions for products, technology-based services or methods that have strong commercial potential.

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

About the Science, Technology and Innovation Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality (SZSTIB)

Under the Shenzhen City Government, the SZSTIB is responsible for scientific and technological development of Shenzhen, as well as supporting the cooperation of domestic and international institutions regarding science and technology.

Eligibility

The project consortium must involve at least one company from Singapore and one company from Shenzhen. 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 (Shenzhen) Joint Innovation Call are open from 21 October to 21 November 2025.

Singapore companies are to submit their application documents via the following procedures:

  1. Visit the Business Grants Portal (BGP)
  2. Apply for "EDG (Co-Innovation Programme)"
    • For assistance on CorpPass, please refer to the guide here.
    • Please note that EDG (Co-Innovation Programme) is not the same as the Enterprise Development Grant (EDG). All applications for EDG (CIP) should be submitted through BGP2.0, which is different from the application portal used for ED. Do check the top of your web browser and ensure that you are using the right portal (BGP2.0) before clicking the "Submit" button.
  3. Complete the application form and submit accordingly. Please ensure you have selected the correct CIP Programme in your application.

Singapore companies will need to have the following supporting documents ready as part of the application:

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

Singaporean applicants must apply by 21 November 2025, 1800hrs (SGT, GMT+8) via the Business Grants Portal, to be considered for funding.

For more information on the funding criteria and application processes, please refer to the call document here.

Concurrently, Shenzhen companies will have to adhere to all application requirements outlined by SZSTIB.

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Singapore–China (Shenzhen) Joint Innovation Call

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