At a glance
Central Gap Fund is a national competitive grant from National Research Foundation Singapore (NRF) for the research & innovation sector. Funding is up to S$2M. Eligible applicants: See the official NRF scheme page: most schemes are open to researchers and institutions based in Singapore; conditions vary by scheme and call. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply via the official listing at www.nrf.gov.sg.
- Amount
- Up to S$2M
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
Central Gap Fund Find out how to apply for the NRF Central Gap Fund, which supports research translation into market-ready products and services that benefit Singapore. Last updated 8 July 2026 The National Research Foundation (NRF) Central Gap Fund (“Central Gap”) aims to support the translation of research outcomes into products, processes and/or services that generate economic and societal benefits for Singapore. The scheme provides a national-level platform to resource impactful projects and encourage collaboration across public research performers and/or industry. Eligibility Criteria Types of projects Projects from any area of science and engineering are eligible. However, only projects that aim to develop technologies of high impact and significant value for Singapore will be considered.
Who can apply
See the official NRF scheme page: most schemes are open to researchers and institutions based in Singapore; conditions vary by scheme and call.
How to apply
Apply through the channel stated on the official NRF scheme page (typically the IGMS grant management portal).
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