At a glance
Agency
Building and Construction Authority
Support type
Co-funding
Maximum public rate
Up to 50%
Collaboration
Mandatory industry + public research alliance
Typical maturity
TRL 4-7
Maximum project duration
3 years
Application cycle
Rolling
What does it support?
BETA supports applied R&D and innovation projects in Built Environment transformation areas including Integrated Planning and Design, Advanced Manufacturing and Assembly, and Sustainable Urban Systems.
The project should address a meaningful industry problem, align with participating firms' business goals and create a credible pathway to commercialisation and sector impact.
Who can apply?
The project must be led by an alliance of Built Environment-related companies and public research performers, such as local universities or research institutes. It must demonstrate commercial potential and sector relevance, and its duration must not exceed three years.
How does the support work?
Eligible projects can receive up to 50% co-funding, with participating firms providing matching cash contributions. Where non-Singaporean private entities act as research performers, BCA states that co-funding is capped at 30%.
No universal public project-dollar cap is stated.
What expenditure can qualify?
Qualifying R&D and innovation costs are subject to BCA assessment and budget review. The funding is designed around the approved collaborative R&D workplan rather than a standard off-the-shelf cost package.
Key conditions
The alliance structure is fundamental. The project should generally sit in the TRL 4-7 range, have strong commercialisation potential, support Built Environment transformation and be completed within three years. Participating firms must provide the required cash contribution.
Timing and application process
BCA describes BETA Catalyst Funding as an ongoing programme and accepts applications throughout the year. The agency indicates that the process can take several months from proposal development to Letter of Award.
A practical route is to define the industry problem, secure the company and research partners, establish IP and commercialisation objectives, allocate technical work packages and budgets, and engage BCA before finalising the proposal.
Is this scheme relevant to your project?
A strong fit is a collaborative, industry-led technology project with genuine R&D content and a public research partner. A weak fit is a single-company technology purchase, early exploratory research with no commercial route, or a project without the required alliance structure.
How Reeve | R&D supports the scheme
Reeve | R&D can manage the incentive workstream - eligibility assessment, project structuring, funding or tax-benefit modelling, application preparation, agency interaction and post-award requirements - while the company remains the formal applicant where required by the programme.
Frequently asked questions
How much can BETA fund?
Up to 50% of qualifying costs for eligible projects, subject to BCA assessment and the programme rules.
Is a research partner mandatory?
Yes. The project must be led by an alliance of BE companies and public research performers.
What technology maturity is expected?
BCA states that projects should generally show commercialisation potential at TRL 4-7.
How long can a project run?
Up to three years.
Official programme sources
www1.bca.gov.sg (opens in a new tab)Last verified: 2026-10-01