Healthier Dining Innovation Grant

Who qualifies

• Eligible F&B operators generally need at least 3 outlets, or at least 3 ordering platforms for event caterers and digital F&B operators.
• Service providers such as culinary institutions and ingredient suppliers are not eligible.
• For existing participants, no new application is entertained until the ongoing HDI project is completed.
• Only one qualifying area may be selected in each application.
• Non-qualifying costs include production costs, products or services from related companies, normal kitchen equipment, late charges, operational costs and overheads, above-the-line advertising, and marketing or promotional materials. GST is not covered.

What it funds

• R&D, product development, prototyping, IP
• Employee training, upskilling, course fees
• Core capabilities — strategy, HR, finance, branding, processes

Costs covered: Hardware, machinery, IT equipment; Course fees and trainer costs; Physical materials and consumables consumed by the funded project (e.g. construction materials, prototypes); Explain in notes.

Recorded cap: S$5,000.

Each HDI award is up to S$5,000; the official guideline states that non-HDP operators may receive up to one in each of four qualifying areas and HDP operators up to two in each area.

Payment: Paid after the company incurs the cost and files a claim.

How to apply

Select one qualifying area, obtain the required quotations, complete the HDI Application Form and email it with the quotations to HPB_Healthy_Eating@hpb.gov.sg. HPB states that applications are subject to team approval and successful applicants receive a Grant Award Letter.

1. Select one qualifying area: Research & Development, Purchase of Healthier Ingredients, Culinary Training or Recipe Reformulation.
2. Source the product or service and obtain 2 competitive quotes from different service providers, or provide a past purchase price and alternative quote as permitted by the guideline.
3. Complete the HDI Application Form.
4. Email the completed form and quotations to HPB_Healthy_Eating@hpb.gov.sg by the 15th of the monthly application cycle.

Before applying

• The project must not have commenced before the date of the Letter of Offer.
• The project must not receive another source of government or non-government funding.
• The project must not obtain goods or services from the applicant's parent, subsidiary, or associate company.

Documents

• Completed HDI Application Form — The official form says to complete Sections A to C. Agency document ↗
• 2 competitive quotes for each claim item from different service providers — The application form names this requirement.
• Company update form (if applicable) — Applicable to existing HDI Participants if company particulars changed.

Claiming support

Claims must be made during the 12-month HDI Validity Period from the date of the Letter of Offer. Prepare and submit the listed documents to HPB; HPB reviews and notifies approval within 3 calendar months. A one-time validity extension may be requested in writing at least 1 month before expiry and is subject to HPB approval.

During the 12-month HDI Validity Period

Contact: HPB_Healthy_Eating@hpb.gov.sg

Application window: Applications may be made at any time during the scheme, but fixed monthly cycles commence on the first working day and complete applications with supporting documents should reach HPB by the 15th; HPB may vary, amend or stop the scheme.