TECS


What Kind Of Projects Qualify?
~POC vs POV; Areas of Technology~


1. Your Project Must Be Either A:

Proof-Of-Concept Project (POC)
Your idea is at the conceptualization stage, and the technical / scientific viability still needs to be proven.

You should clearly explain the innovative science or technology concept behind the idea that is to be proven in the proposal. Individual applicants from public sector research institutes must demonstrate entrepreneurial commitment to continue their technology commercialisation work upon successful completion of the project.

Up to 100% of qualifying costs* for each project will be supported, subject to a maximum of S$250,000.

OR

Proof-Of-Value Project (POV)
You already have a technically / scientifically viable concept (proof-of-concept available), and you wish to carry out further R&D or develop a working prototype, to validate the commercial merit of an established concept.

You need to show the technology concept you are building on, and the commercial merit to be validated. You will also be required to demonstrate proof-of-interest from a potential customer or 3rd party investor, and the necessary business competencies to execute the project.

Up to 85% of qualifying costs* for each project will be supported, subject to a maximum of S$500,000.

*See “About TECS > What Costs Qualify For Support?”

2. Your Project Should Fall Under One Of The Following Areas:

 
1. Electronics, Photonics & Device Technologies
2. Chemicals, Advanced Materials & Micro / Nanotechnology
3. Information & Communication Technology (Excluding Interactive Digital Media)
4. Biomedical Sciences (Excluding Drug Discovery)