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Public Utilities Board

Competitive Funding for Water Research

Funds basic, applied, and translational water research that addresses current and future national needs in water security, sustainability, and resilience.

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Recorded status: Could not determine from official pages; explain in notes — PUB's listing shows RFP 2301, launched 26 October 2023, as the latest call; its page calls it an open RFP but gives no application deadline, so current acceptance cannot be determined.

Who qualifies

  • Must be registered in Singapore.
  • The grant is open to Singapore-registered businesses and organisations, whether in the public or private sector.
  • It is targeted at companies testing new water technology, and prioritises projects that help technology providers establish a strong track record.

What it funds

  • R&D, product development, prototyping, IP
  • Energy efficiency, decarbonisation, green certification, waste reduction

Costs covered: Internal staff salary attributable to the project; Hardware, machinery, IT equipment; Course fees and trainer costs.

PUB states no general scheme cap. For RFP 2301, the maximum was S$1.5 million for the novel-ideas and technologies track and S$2 million for the translation and scale-up track.

Payment: Not stated on official pages.

How to apply

PUB accepts either a joint application from the technology provider and adopter, or an individual application from either party, who may be conditionally awarded the grant before the other party is appointed. Email PUB at PUB_Research@pub.gov.sg to apply; proposal-specific instructions are in each request for proposals.

  1. Choose either a joint application by the technology provider and adopter, or an individual application by either party.
  2. Email PUB at PUB_Research@pub.gov.sg for the application instructions.

Claiming support

The official pages do not state claim mechanics.

Contact: PUB_Research@pub.gov.sg

Application window: PUB launches request-for-proposals in specific areas and/or an open category. RFP 2301 was launched 26 October 2023, but its captured page gives no application deadline; the 2 November 2023 date is only an information-session RSVP deadline.

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