Singapore–South Korea Joint R&D Call

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

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

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About this programme

The Singapore-South Korea Joint R&D Call is jointly administered by EnterpriseSG and the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology. 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 Korea companies can now receive support by participating in a joint call for proposals for Singapore-South Korea technological R&D projects.

About the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT)

KIAT was established in 2009 as a quasi-non-governmental organisation under the South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resource. Today, it actively promotes and supports innovation in industrial technology via industrial technology policies and the strengthening of the relevant infrastructure in Korea.

Eligibility

The project consortium must involve at least one company from Singapore and one company from South Korea. 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
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    Companies must cooperate on a joint innovation project that will focus on developing innovative products and applications within civilian purposes.

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Singapore companies will have to complete the following procedures:

  1. Visit the Business Grants Portal (BGP)
  2. Apply for "EDG (Co-Innovation Programme)"
  3. Complete the application form and submit accordingly by 8 July 2026, 1800hrs (SGT, GMT+8). Please ensure you have selected the correct Co-Innovation Programme (Singapore-South Korea Bilateral Call) 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. 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)

Concurrently, Korea companies will have to adhere to the additional application requirements outlined by KIAT.More information on the call requirements can be found in the call document here.

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Singapore–South Korea Joint R&D Call

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