The NRF Proof-of-Concept (POC) grant scheme provides funding for proof-of-concept development to researchers in the institutions of higher learning (IHLs) , so as to facilitate the commercialisation of technologies developed in the IHLs.
The grant will go towards supporting the R&D costs related to the development in a proof-of-concept project.
The NRF Proof-of-Concept (POC) grant scheme provides funding for proof-of-concept development to researchers in the institutions of higher learning (IHLs) , so as to facilitate the commercialisation of technologies developed in the IHLs.
The NRF POC grant will be awarded through a competitive application process to support projects which are technically proven and have potential for commercially viability. The grant will go towards supporting the R&D costs related to the development in a proof-of-concept project. The development work must be conducted in the IHLs, and should yield results pertaining to viability for commercialisation.
Applicants awarded the grant will receive up to S$250,000 for their project, which should last no more than 1 year. The actual amount awarded will depend on the extent of work to be carried out.
For more details, please download the guidelines. Applicants are to use the submission template provided when making their submissions in the RITA system.
All IHL-based staff, researchers and students are invited to apply for the grant.
ELIGIBILITY
This call is open to all staff, researcher and students of Singapore public-funded universities (NUS, NTU and SMU), polytechnics and hospitals.
Staff and students of the Institutes of Technical Education (ITEs) and MOE-funded schools may also apply to the grant.
AWARD
S$250,000 for their project, which should last no more than 1 year.
SUBMISSION
13 Jul 2010 12.00am*
(*Note: With the exception of programs which do not require host institution endorsement such as the NRF Fellowships, the proposal has to be duly endorsed by the respective Host Institution before the Closing Date)
For any query, please email lee_ren_jie@nrf.gov.sg
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