At a glance
Programme detail
Summary
Organisations
Temasek Foundation / A*STAR / Enterprise Singapore / Eco-Business
Support type
Competitive challenge grants; separate potential development funding and equity investment
Status
Open
Tracks
Decarbonisation, Cool Earth and Oceans
Grand Winner grants
S$1 million each for three winners
Deadline
12 February 2027, 23:59 SGT
Local ownership
No local ownership requirement
What does it support?
The Decarbonisation and Cool Earth tracks cover emissions reduction and responses to heat and climate resilience. The Oceans track extends the competition to maritime and blue-economy solutions, marine circularity, water and aquaculture.
The proposed work should develop, demonstrate or pilot a solution with a practical use in Singapore or the wider region.
Who can apply?
Technology ventures, startups and innovation teams worldwide may apply. A demonstrated proof of concept is expected, normally at technology readiness level 6 or above. Applicants should show how the solution can be applied in Singapore or the region.
Pilot and industry-partner arrangements depend on the award. The published application information does not require every applicant to have a Singapore consortium in place before applying.
How does the support work?
Grand Winner grants are awarded competitively; reaching the finalist stage does not itself confer the grant. Separate potential A*STAR development funding for selected Decarbonisation finalists is capped at S$2 million in aggregate, rather than per finalist.
Selected Oceans ventures may also be considered for up to S$500,000 of Asia Ocean Fund equity investment, subject to due diligence. That investment is distinct from the competition's grant awards.
What expenditure can qualify?
The grants support development, demonstration and pilot work under the prize terms. A detailed eligible-expenditure breakdown depends on the applicable award agreement, so a venture should confirm how its proposed budget will be treated before committing expenditure.
Key conditions
- Present a demonstrated technology with a credible Singapore or regional application.
- Plan for selected Decarbonisation and Cool Earth projects to pilot in Singapore; Oceans projects may pilot in Southeast Asia.
- Be prepared for an in-person finalist pitch in Singapore in May 2027.
- Assess the conditions of each grant, development-funding offer or equity investment separately.
Timing and application process
Applications opened on 10 September 2026. Choose the appropriate track and submit through the official competition application route by 12 February 2027 at 23:59 SGT. Shortlisting is expected in March, followed by the Grand Finale in Singapore in May 2027.
Important programme distinctions
This is a competitive climate-technology challenge rather than a standard percentage reimbursement programme. Its three award routes have different economics: Grand Winner grants, separate potential A*STAR development funding and potential Asia Ocean Fund equity. A venture should assess both pilot-location commitments and the terms of the specific support offered.