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Support & Funding

Support & Funding. From research to venture.

The entry point for NUS researchers and early-stage founders commercialising their work. Find the programme that fits your stage — and the funding that gets you to the next one.

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Funding Database
Research translation NRF Central Gap Fund Up to S$500k NUS researchers translating IP toward a venture
New & early-stage start-ups NUS Venture Initiation Programme Up to S$50k NUS-affiliated founders at idea-to-MVP stage
New & early-stage start-ups / Social enterprises NUS Venture Initiation Programme / Impact Track Up to S$50k Early-stage ventures with a measurable social mission
Growth-stage start-ups Startup SG Equity Co-investment, matched Tech start-ups raising a qualifying round
Research translation Startup SG Tech Grant POC up to S$250k POV up to S$500k Start-ups commercialising proprietary technology
Research translation DeGap Gap funding Research teams de-risking toward translation
Aspiring student entrepreneurs / New & early-stage start-ups Smart Innovation Centre / Ignition Grants Seed ignition grant Student and early founders validating an idea
Expanding overseas Overseas Market Expansion Support Market-entry support Start-ups scaling into international markets
Programmes

Two structured routes from research to venture. Pick the one that matches where you are.

Not sure which path fits?

Three programmes and seven funding categories is a lot to weigh up. Tell us where you are — founder, researcher, or social-impact — and we'll route you to the right team.

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