Healthier Dining Innovation Grant (HDIG)
The Healthier Dining Innovation Grant (HDIG) is a funding scheme administered by the Health Promotion Board (HPB) designed to help F&B operators take the first step towards capability upgrading and undertake food-innovation related activities. The grant helps reduce costs incurred in developing healthier dishes across four key areas: Research & Development, Purchase of Healthier Ingredients, Culinary Training, and Recipe Reformulation. The grant is part of HPB's broader Healthier Dining Programme (HDP) which aims to make healthier dining options more accessible to Singaporeans. The HDIG supports the purchase of healthier ingredients such as wholegrains, Healthier Choice Symbol (HCS) sauces, and lower-sodium salt from HPB accredited suppliers.
Eligibility Criteria
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Food Partners and/or Beverage Partners with ≥3 physical F&B outlets (restaurants, quick service, bakeries, institutional caterers, cafés, kiosks, brand chains)
- 02
F&B companies operating solely on digital platforms with ≥3 ordering platforms (website, phone, email, mobile app)
- 03
Event caterers with ≥3 ordering platforms
How to Apply
1. Review the list of supportable activities 2. Get quotation from HPB's accredited Healthier Ingredient Suppliers (for wholegrains) or other vendors 3. Provide comparison quote from at least one other supplier for price reasonableness 4. Download application form and submit with quotations to HPB_Healthy_Eating@hpb.gov.sg 5. Application cycles are monthly from 1st working day; complete by 15th of each month
Claims and Disbursement
1. Receive Grant Award Letter from HPB 2. Submit vendor details at Vendor@Gov, HDI Progress/Final Report & Grant Claim Form, original invoices/receipts, Grant Award Letter softcopy, and ACRA registration 3. Actual expenses (excluding GST) must match supporting documents; invoices addressed to your company 4. HPB reviews and seeks clarification if needed 5. Claim approval and disbursement within 3 calendar months
Frequently Asked Questions
S$5,000 per application.
Yes, at least one alternative quote is required for price reasonableness.
Within 12 months from the Grant Award Letter date.
Within 3 calendar months from the submission date.
No, GST is excluded from claimable expenses.