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Overview
The Innovation Grant (iGrant) is set up to encourage and support the building and construction industry to conduct fast track, Proof-of-Concept (POC) type of R&D projects for subsequent quick deployment in a fast moving business environment.
The scheme facilitates the introduction of novel tools, methodologies and technologies that have high potential for mass scale market deployment. The key focus areas are:
iGrant allows industry to submit proposals on an ad-hoc basis via a 2-stage process.
Focus Areas
Funding Support
Stage 1 co-funds up to 70% of the qualifying costs or $20,000, whichever is lower, to allow applicants to jump start their R&D projects quickly.
Stage 2 co-funds up to 70% of the qualifying costs or $250,000, whichever is lower.
How to Apply
Pre-Application
- Before you apply, check that you have met all the criteria stated above. Please direct all enquiries to the following email addresses: Darren_TY_LIM@bca.gov.sg and Lai_joon_kit@bca.gov.sg
- Download the form and prepare all the supporting documents.
Application of Stage 1 Proof-of-Concept Study
- Mail in the completed application form together with the supporting documents to:
Building & Construction Authority
200 Braddell Road
Zero Energy Building Level 3
Singapore 579700
Attn: R&I Planning and Management Dept / iGrant Secretariat - All proposals received will be assessed by BCA based on the evaluation criteria.
- All applications are subject to BCA’s final approval.
Commencement of Stage 1 and Application of Stage 2
- A Letter of Offer (Stage 1) will be sent to you once your application is approved.
- Written acceptance of the terms and conditions of the award signed by the applicant, must reach BCA within the stipulated date of Letter of Offer.
- The duration for Stage 1, from commencement of POC study to submission of POC study report, shall not exceed 3 months.
- BCA will assess the POC study report to ensure the deliverables are met and if the project is eligible for funding under Stage 2 Project Implementation.
- Application for Stage 2: Project Implementation is to be submitted to BCA together with the POC study report.
Commencement of Stage 2: Project Implementation
- A Letter of Offer (Stage 2) will be sent to you once your application for Stage 2 is approved.
- Written acceptance of the terms and conditions of the award signed by the applicant, must reach BCA within the stipulated date of Letter of Offer.
- During the Project Implementation period, you should ensure that :
- Proper project records are maintained; e.g. project timeline, deliverables, and progress reports.
- Proper financial records are maintained; e.g. invoices and receipts relating to the project.
- The duration for Stage 2, from commencement of Stage 2 to submission of final project report, shall not exceed 2 years.
Completion of Stage 2 project Implementation
- BCA will assess the final project report to ensure the deliverables are met.
Qualifying Costs
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Qualifying costs, inclusive of GST (where applicable), are:
- Manpower-related costs
- Salaries of personnel directly involved in the project
- Training costs if training is a required part of the project
- Equipment, material, consumables and software costs
- Equipment
- Consumables / Materials
- Software
- Professional Services
- Consultancy
- Subcontracting
- Testing and certification fees
- Intellectual Property Rights (to be considered on a case-by-case basis)
- Licensing
- Royalties
- Technology Acquisition
- Other Operating Expenses
- Miscellaneous costs, eg transportation cost for project meetings
- Manpower-related costs
