Industry Alignment Fund — Pre-Positioning Programme (IAF-PP)

Grant quantum varies by programme, maximum duration 5 years

The Industry Alignment Fund – Pre-Positioning Programme (IAF-PP) aims to develop industry-ready capabilities and deepen alignment of public sector research through multidisciplinary and integrated programmes with early industry involvement. Programmes supported should lead to industry participation within 3–5 years. The IAF-PP supports programmes aligned with HHP (Health & Human Potential) or MTC (Manufacturing, Trade & Connectivity) domain themes and strategies. The programme is governed by a Strategic Oversight Committee co-chaired by CEO A*STAR and MD EDB, with CEO NRF also participating.

Eligibility Criteria

Programme Director must hold at least 0.7 FTE primary appointment in Singapore publicly funded research or tertiary education institution

Must run a laboratory or research programme that carries out research in Singapore

Track record of leadership ability in coordinating research programmes and providing mentorship

Demonstrate productive research outcomes

Frequently Asked Questions

5 years (60 months).

HHP (Health & Human Potential) or MTC (Manufacturing, Trade & Connectivity) domain themes.

Programme Director must hold at least 0.7 FTE at a Singapore publicly funded institution.

Programmes expected to lead to industry participation within 3–5 years.

Information expected between January and March 2026.