Overview

The SMI works with the stakeholders to identify and fund new strategic programmes & initiatives for:-

• Research & development
• Policy Research
• Education & Training

Across the 4 maritime sub-clusters:-

• Maritime Services
• Port
• Shipping
• Offshore and Marine Engineering (Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering, Offshore, Subsea, and Downhole)

Funding for technology R&D and policy research will be provided through competitive thematic grant calls

• Support up to 100% of the approved direct costs
• Qualifying Applicant: Public sector research performers*
• Qualifying Project:
  • Beneficial to Singapore's maritime industry in terms of the expected R&D outcomes or development of human capital
  • Clear outcomes, milestones, budget, and measurable KPIs
  • R&D activities conducted in Singapore
  • PI and co-PI should be based in Singapore
  • Only projects not funded by other Government agencies will be considered

  *These include MOE-funded Institutes of Higher Learning (IHL) and A*STAR Research Institutes (RI). Other public sector research performers will be considered on case-by-case basis.