Industry Alignment Fund — Pre-Positioning Programme (IAF-PP)
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
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Programme Director must hold at least 0.7 FTE primary appointment in Singapore publicly funded research or tertiary education institution
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Must run a laboratory or research programme that carries out research in Singapore
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Track record of leadership ability in coordinating research programmes and providing mentorship
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Demonstrate productive research outcomes
How to Apply
HHP IAF-PP and MTC IAF-PP applications for RIE2025 are CLOSED. Information on RIE2030 funding initiatives expected between January and March 2026. Applications should be emailed directly to respective secretariats (HHP or MTC).
Claims and Disbursement
Grant disbursement follows A*STAR's standard project milestone and reporting requirements.
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.