A*STAR / AI Singapore – T-Up
Max Support
70% for SMEs
Cap
S$250,000 per project
Processing Time
2-4 weeks
Overview
T-Up (Technology for Enterprise Capability Upgrading) provides secondment of researchers and engineers to SMEs for technology capability upgrading.
Support Details
SMEs Support
Up to 70%
Large Local Enterprises
Up to 30%
Cap
S$250,000 per project
Eligibility Criteria
- Singapore-registered SME
- Technology capability upgrade need
- Project suitable for researcher secondment
Application Process
1
Submit Request
Submit technology capability needs to A*STAR
2
Matching
A*STAR matches with suitable researcher/engineer
Grant application approval: 2–4 weeks. Claim disbursement: 4–6 weeks after submission.
Common Reasons for Rejection
- No clear technology need
- Project not suitable for secondment
Best Practices
Identify Clear Tech Need
Plan for Knowledge Transfer
Quick Checklist
- SME
- Technology upgrade need
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