Global Innovation Alliance Co-Innovation Programmes

What are the GIA Co-Innovation Programmes?

They are programmes under Enterprise Singapore's Global Innovation Alliance that support Singapore-based companies collaborating with overseas partners on R&D projects to develop new products or solutions with strong market potential.

Is CIP one single grant?

Not exactly. CIP operates as an umbrella for multiple bilateral and multilateral co-innovation programmes. Each individual call may involve different partner countries, application periods, themes and programme-specific requirements.

How much funding support is available?

For eligible CIP calls launched from 1 April 2026, companies may receive up to 70% support for qualifying cost items under the Enterprise Development Grant (Co-Innovation Programme), subject to eligibility and assessment.

Is there a fixed maximum grant amount?

Enterprise Singapore does not state a single programme-wide funding cap on the main CIP page. The eventual support quantum depends on the specific call, qualifying costs, approved project scope and agency assessment.

Does my company need to be locally owned?

Yes. The Singapore applicant should have at least 30% of its ordinary shares held directly or indirectly by Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents.

Does the applicant need to operate in Singapore?

Yes. The lead applicant should be a business entity that is registered or incorporated and operating in Singapore.

Do I need an overseas partner before applying?

A CIP project requires collaboration with an overseas partner. Companies looking for collaborators may use partner-search platforms such as b2match or IPI's Innovation Marketplace, while some calls provide dedicated matching channels.

What types of projects are suitable?

Projects should involve genuine innovation collaboration, such as joint R&D, leading towards the development of a new product or solution with strong market potential rather than routine market-entry or ordinary commercial activities.

Are all countries covered under CIP?

No. Co-innovation opportunities are offered through specific programmes and calls involving selected overseas markets or international networks. The list of participating countries and programmes changes as calls open and close.

Are applications always open?

No. Each programme has its own application status and deadline. Some may be ongoing, while others operate through time-limited calls. Companies should check the relevant programme page before preparing an application.

Can different CIP calls focus on different technologies or sectors?

Yes. Individual calls may establish their own thematic areas, technology priorities or collaboration requirements. Companies therefore need to assess both the general CIP criteria and the requirements of the specific call.

What documents are typically required for application?

Enterprise Singapore lists project proposal information, a recent ACRA business profile, recent financial statements or management accounts, and relevant quotations such as those for equipment, software, materials or professional services.

When should a company start preparing for a CIP call?

Ideally before the relevant call closes. Companies may need time to identify an overseas partner, define the joint R&D scope, allocate responsibilities, develop the commercial case and prepare supporting documents.

How can RIC support a CIP application?

RIC can help assess programme and call fit, structure the Singapore project's funding architecture, define the collaborative R&D scope, align project costs and deliverables, strengthen execution readiness, and support subsequent grant and claims requirements.