Singapore–France Joint Innovation Call

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

For Singapore companies, up to 70% of project costs may be supported. Singapore enterprises and their French counterpart(s) should put in a joint application for the proposal to be considered.

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About this programme

The Singapore–France Joint Innovation Call is jointly administered by Enterprise Singapore and Bpifrance to provide access to public funding for jointly selected projects. The programme aims to encourage the development of ready-to-market solutions for products, technology-based services or processes that have strong market potential for Singapore, France or the international market.

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

About Bpifrance

Bpifrance is a French agency that provides assistance and financial support to French companies. Its mission is to be a one-stop shop for French entrepreneurs, by being entrepreneur-centric and heavily decentralised.

Eligibility

The project consortium must involve at least one company from Singapore and one company from France. 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:

  • 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
  • Company is financially ready to start and complete the project

Apply

Applications for the Singapore-France Joint Innovation Call are currently closed. Interested companies can register your interest here to be notified when the next call opens.

Singapore–France Joint Innovation Call

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