Land Transport Innovation Fund (LTIF)
The Land Transport Innovation Fund (LTIF) supports innovation and technology development in Singapore's land transport sector. LTA has committed S$25 million over five years to kick-start mobility-related research and trials for the industry. The fund aims to create innovative transport solutions through strong public-private partnerships and is designed to grow the land transport industry into one enabled by technology while developing a highly competent workforce. The initiative supports the Land Transport Industry Transformation Map 2025 objectives for a sustainable, resilient, and cost-effective transport system.
Eligibility Criteria
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Singapore-based organisations involved in land transport innovation
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Solutions must address land transport challenges and opportunities
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Projects should demonstrate scalability and technology readiness
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Applicants should set up base in Singapore to run projects
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Must own, manage and exploit intellectual property rights developed
How to Apply
1. Review innovation calls and problem statements on LTA Innovation Portal 2. Prepare proposal addressing specific transport challenges 3. Submit application through official channels 4. Evaluation based on innovation impact, scalability, and technology readiness 5. Successful applicants receive funding support for solution development and adoption
Claims and Disbursement
Funding provided based on project milestones and deliverables. Recipients must demonstrate progress, meet technical requirements, and provide regular reporting on innovation outcomes and industry adoption.
Frequently Asked Questions
Up to S$2 million in grant support for solution development and industry adoption
All aspects of land transport including mobility solutions, infrastructure, technology integration, and workforce development
Innovation impact, scalability, technology readiness, alignment with transport objectives, and potential for industry adoption
Yes, organisations should set up a base in Singapore to run the project and manage IP rights
The broader initiative aims to create 8,000 new jobs in the land transport sector by 2030
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