Singapore–China (Shenzhen) Joint Innovation Call
For local tech startups to partner with Shenzhen companies on joint innovation projects for R&D, commercialisation and business expansion.
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.
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)
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 -
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
How to apply
Applications for the Singapore-China (Shenzhen) Joint Innovation Call are currently closed.
The next call will be open from 6 July 2026 to 10 August 2026.
Singapore companies will have to complete the following procedures:
- Visit the Business Grants Portal (BGP)
- 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.
- 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:
- Project proposal information (refer to this template for required details)
- 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)
Singapore applicants must apply by the stipulated deadline via the Business Grants Portal, to be considered for funding.
Concurrently, Shenzhen companies will have to adhere to the additional application requirements outlined by SZSTIB.
For more information, please refer here.
Contact details of Partner:
Mr WANG Jian 王健（先生）
对外交流合作处 副处长
hzc@sticmail.sz.gov.cn
+86 0755-88101005
Singapore–China (Shenzhen) Joint Innovation Call
- About this programme
- About the Science, Technology and Innovation Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality (SZSTIB)
- Eligibility
- How to apply