Maritime

Maritime Industry Grants and R&D Tax

Singapore is one of the world’s leading maritime centres, home to cutting-edge port infrastructure, advanced shipbuilding, and a thriving ecosystem of marine technology. As the industry embraces digitalisation, automation, and sustainability, innovation is becoming essential to staying competitive.

At FI Group, we help maritime companies turn their R&D efforts into financial advantage, through R&D tax incentives and innovation grants that support smarter, greener operations.

Innovation in the Maritime Sector

The maritime industry is undergoing a major transformation, with innovation spanning across:

Smart port and logistics technologies
Autonomous vessels and navigation systems
Green shipping solutions and alternative fuels
Advanced ship design and retrofitting
Digital twins, AI, and predictive maintenance

These activities often involve technical uncertainty and experimentation, making them eligible for R&D tax relief.

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Combining Grants and R&D Tax Incentives

Many businesses don’t realise they can benefit from both government grants and R&D tax incentives, and combining them strategically can significantly boost your innovation budget.

At FI Group, we help you:

Identify eligible projects for both grants and tax incentives
Sequence funding to avoid overlaps and maximise returns
Navigate compliance with local regulations and reporting requirements

Whether you’re developing autonomous navigation systems, improving vessel efficiency, or digitising port operations, we ensure you get the full financial support you deserve.

Innovation deserves more than one reward, let us help you claim them all.

Why FI Group?

We specialise in helping maritime businesses turn innovation into impact.

Sector Expertise: Our consultants understand marine engineering, logistics, and digital transformation
Proven Results: Thousands of successful claims across global transport and infrastructure sectors
End-to-End Support: From identifying eligible activities to submitting claims

Let us help you navigate the funding landscape, while you focus on navigating the seas.