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Looking to develop a start-up in the advanced manufacturing environment? Embark on your start-up journey with the help of AM.NUS through the Startup, Entrepreneur 3D Printing Programme (SE3D). Explore the possibilities through Centre provided AM workshops and utilise the plethora of 3D printing facilities and equipment at AM.NUS. Explore further at the 3D Printing Experiential Corner at Makerspace (located at Innovation 4.0, Level 1), which is free to use for all NUS students and staff. 

 

Available Grants

List of grants available for start-ups

Grant AM.NUS FLY Programme
Grantor NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE (NUS)
Industry Sector Engineering, Construction, Healthcare
Cash Funding Up to $5k (Up to S2.5k in 2nd year)
Project Term Up to 12 mths (2nd year extension subject to review)
Eligibility 1) Junior faculty member
2) Senior faculty member with new POC idea at TRL (Technology Readiness Level) 1, 2
(*RA/RF : To seek support and apply through their respective supervisor)
More Info https://am.nus.edu.sg/contact-us/
Namic
Grant Grant for Parts Analysis and Design for Additive Manufacturing
Grantor NATIONAL ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING INNOVATION CLUSTER (NAMIC) & ESG
Industry Sector Engineering, Construction, Healthcare
Grant Support In-kind support by NAMIC & AM.NUS for part identification and analysis
Project Term Up to 9 mths
Eligibility 1 IHL/RI + 1 End User + 1 Service Bureau
More Info https://namic.sg/namic-esg-open-grant-call/
Namic
Grant NAMIC PEP (Fast Track Project)
Grantor NATIONAL ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING INNOVATION CLUSTER (NAMIC)
Industry Sector Engineering, Construction, Healthcare
Cash Funding Up to $25k
Project Term Up to 12 mths
Eligibility 1 IHL/RI + 1 Industry
More Info https://namic.sg/grants/
Namic
Grant NAMIC PEP (Full Project Funding)
Grantor NATIONAL ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING INNOVATION CLUSTER (NAMIC)
Industry Sector Engineering, Construction, Healthcare
Cash Funding Up to $250k
Project Term 6-24 mths
Eligibility 1 IHL/RI + 1 Industry
More Info https://namic.sg/grants/
A Star
Grant IAF-PP
Grantor Agency for Science Technology and Research
Industry Sector Engineering, Construction, Healthcare
Cash Funding Up to $25 mil
Project Term Lead to industry investment in 3-5 years
Eligibility Programme Director should:
1) Hold at least 0.7 FTE primary appointment in IHL/RI
2) Run a lab or research programme in SG
More Info https://www.a-star.edu.sg/Research/funding-opportunities/grants-sponsorship/iaf-pp
A Star
Grant IAF-ICP
Grantor Agency for Science Technology and Research
Industry Sector Engineering, Construction, Healthcare
Cash Funding Up to $25 mil
Project Term Up to 3 years (36 mths)
Eligibility All public research performer institutions in SG only
More Info https://www.a-star.edu.sg/Research/funding-opportunities/grants-sponsorship/iaf-icp
A Star
Grant AME-IRG/YIRG
Grantor Agency for Science Technology and Research
Industry Sector Engineering, Construction, Healthcare
Cash Funding IRG: Up to $750k
YIRG: Up to $300k
Project Term Up to 3 years (36 mths)
Eligibility All public research performer institutions in SG only
More Info https://www.a-star.edu.sg/Research/funding-opportunities/grants-sponsorship/ame-irg-yirg
A Star
Grant BEP (A*STAR)
Grantor Agency for Science Technology and Research
Industry Sector Healthcare, Biomedical
Cash Funding Up to $500k
Project Term 12-18 mths
Eligibility 1 Clinical PI + 1 Technical PI (from A*STAR)
More Info https://www.a-star.edu.sg/Research/funding-opportunities/biomedical-engineering-programme-2020
Grant NMRC Centre Grant (CG)
Grantor National Medical Research Council
Industry Sector Healthcare
Cash Funding Main Pot: Tier 1 ($8-20 mil); Tier 2 ($5-8 mil). Collab Pot: $3-8 mil
Project Term Up to 4 years (48 mths)
Eligibility Public Healthcare Institutions/Clusters subject to respective eligible pots
More Info https://www.nmrc.gov.sg/grants/competitive-research-grants/nmrc-cg

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