Technology for Enterprise Capability Upgrading (T-Up)

Programme:Technology for Enterprise Capability Upgrading (T-Up)

Awards:Up to 70% support for qualifying costs for SMEs/startups; up to 30% for large local enterprises (LLEs); capped at S$250,000 per project.

Beneficiaries:sme

Key Features:Secondment of A*STAR/AISG scientists and engineers to build R&D capabilities and drive innovation within companies.

KEY INFORMATION

Grant Provider
Enterprise Singapore, administered by A*STAR and AI Singapore (AISG)

Max Amount / Support Rate
Up to 70% support (SMEs/startups) or up to 30% support (LLEs), capped at S$250,000 per project

Project Duration
Up to two years for general secondments; AI-focused secondments typically up to one year

REQUIREMENTS

Business entity must be registered/incorporated in Singapore
At least 30% local equity held by Singaporeans and/or Singapore PRs
Must be financially able to complete the project
For AI-specific projects, aligns with AISG secondment period (typically one year)

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Part of Singapore’s RIE 2025 plan to foster an innovation-driven economy

SUPPORT RATE

Support Rate

Up to 70% (SMEs/startups)
Up to 30% (LLEs)

Qualifying Expenditure Details

Secondment expenses such as researcher salaries, living allowances, airfare, and related contracted research & engineering costs

SUPPORTED PROJECTS

R&D in artificial intelligence, microelectronics, manufacturing automation, materials research, bioengineering, nanotechnology, genomics, proteomics, and medical technology
AI-specific projects resulting in new products, processes, or hires
Overseas research costs such as living allowances and airfare

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