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7th Singapore-German Call for Proposals for Joint R&D Projects of SMEs

Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) support joint R&D projects between Singaporean and German SMEs to develop innovative products, services, or processes with high market potential. Projects must be collaborative, balanced, and market-oriented, involving at least one SME from each country. Universities and research institutes may participate as additional partners or subcontractors under national rules.

The call is part of the ZIM (Central Innovation Programme for SMEs) on the German side. Project partners must submit both a jointly signed "Proposal Application Form" and national funding applications by October 8, 2025. Projects are reviewed continuously, and funding decisions are expected 4–5 months after the deadline.

Key requirements:

  • Project duration max. 2 years

  • Project must lead to new products/services/processes with international relevance

  • Project must show added value through international cooperation

  • A draft consortium agreement must exist at submission

  • German SMEs must apply under ZIM regulations

  • Singaporean companies must fulfill EnterpriseSG eligibility (≤200 employees or ≤100M S$ turnover)

Expected Outcome

The political objective is to strengthen the international competitiveness of SMEs through collaborative R&D leading to technological innovation and international market access. Cooperation between German and Singaporean companies aims to create added value through knowledge sharing, access to complementary infrastructures, and the development of internationally marketable solutions.

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Funding is provided for industrial R&D projects involving the development of innovative products, processes, or technical services that are intended for commercial application and international markets. The project must demonstrate a balanced cooperation and must not exceed 2 years in duration. Projects must include at least one SME from each country and may involve additional entities from other countries (not funded).

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Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) und das Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz (BMWK) fördern gemeinsame FuE-Projekte zwischen singapurischen und deutschen mittelständischen Unternehmen zur Entwicklung innovativer Produkte, Dienstleistungen oder Verfahren mit hohem Marktpotenzial. Voraussetzung ist eine gleichberechtigte, marktnahe Zusammenarbeit mit je einem KMU aus beiden Ländern. Weitere Unternehmen und Forschungseinrichtungen können nach nationalen Richtlinien beteiligt werden.

Die Förderung erfolgt im Rahmen des ZIM (Zentrales Innovationsprogramm Mittelstand). Zum 8. Oktober 2025 müssen ein gemeinsam unterzeichnetes „Proposal Application Form“ und die nationalen Förderanträge eingereicht werden. Die Begutachtung erfolgt fortlaufend, die Förderentscheidung wird 4–5 Monate später mitgeteilt.

Wichtige Voraussetzungen:

  • Projektlaufzeit max. 2 Jahre

  • Entwicklung neuer marktfähiger Produkte/Dienstleistungen/Verfahren

  • Nachweisbarer Mehrwert durch internationale Kooperation

  • Entwurf eines Kooperationsvertrags bei Antragstellung erforderlich

  • Deutsche KMU müssen unter ZIM-Richtlinie antragsberechtigt sein

  • Singapurische Firmen: ≤200 Mitarbeitende oder ≤100 Mio. S$ Umsatz