GAP Funding

What is it about?

Research commercialisation grants of up to $250,000 each will be awarded to teams to develop SUTD IP into a working prototype with the intent of starting a spinoff company. Proposals are evaluated based on the technical innovation, commercial feasibility, and the capability of the team.

Teams will receive regular consultations and ecosystem support from our in-house venture partners and mentors-in-residence.

You can expect:

•  Up to $250,000 funding

•  Dedicated mentor support

•  In-house venture partner support

•  Incubation Resources

•  Tailored Programme guidance

•  Investor pitching opportunities

•  Team matching opportunities

Terms & Conditions

Awarded teams must go through and complete the ARISE (Accelerating Research and Innovation for SUTD Entrepreneurs) Programme
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Awarded funds are subjected to indirect research cost and will be disbursed through reimbursements
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Funds are to be utilized according to the list of fundable items and within the awarded project duration
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SUTD VIE reserves the right to make any changes to any guidelines and submission templates
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Eligibility

right_arrowSUTD IP must form the core of the business.
right_arrowThe project applied must not be previously incorporated.
right_arrowPrincipal Investigator leading the team must be a faculty member.
               Team members can include students/alumni/researchers and/or                                 external parties. 

Eligibility

right_arrowSUTD IP should form the core of the business.

right_arrowThe project should not have been carried out by an incorporated company. 

right_arrowPrincipal Investigator leading the team should be a faculty member. Team members could include students/alumni/researchers and/or external parties.

Application Process

Research Commercialisation Projects

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Research Commercialisation Teams