Singapore–China YRD (Jiangsu) Joint Innovation Call
For local startups to partner with Jiangsu 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 Jiangsu counterpart(s) should put in a joint application for the proposal to be considered.
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.
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 -
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 (Jiangsu) Joint Innovation Call are currently closed.
The next call will open from 1 August to 25 September 2025.
Interested companies can begin looking for partners and/or look through the application instructions below and prepare for project submission ahead of time.
Singapore companies are to submit their application documents via the following procedures:
- Visit the Business Grants Portal (BGP)
- Apply for "EDG (Co-Innovation Programme)"
- 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)
Singaporean applicants must apply by 25 September 2025, 1730hrs (SGT, GMT+8) via the Business Grants Portal, to be considered for funding.
Concurrently, Jiangsu companies will have to adhere to all application requirements outlined by JSTD.
Singapore–China YRD (Jiangsu) Joint Innovation Call
- About this programme
- About the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Science and Technology (JSTD)
- Eligibility
- Apply
