FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

• HHP MISSION will fund thematically defined translational research, focusing on Biotech and MedTech. It will also support emerging opportunities in healthspan extension.

• Stream 1 and Stream 2 funding schemes are designed to address different bottlenecks and risk profiles.

  • Stream 1 de-risks and validates emerging ideas through discrete projects, while Stream 2 supports integrated, larger scale programmes.

Funding Quantum and Duration

• Stream 1 funding scheme focuses on smaller, early-stage projects with a maximum funding quantum of S$5M, over a period of up to 3 years.

Frequency of Funding Scheme Cycle

• The first call for Stream 1 will open on 31 August 2026.

Scope

• Each call will be structured around thematic focus areas aligned with HHP MISSION priorities. Proposals that fall outside these focus areas may also be considered, subject to a strong justification of their alignment with MISSION's objectives.

• Successful proposals are expected to:

  • Address the thematic focus areas identified by MISSION

  • Tackle key scientific and/or technical bottlenecks with clear translational relevance

  • Demonstrate a clear line-of-sight to downstream development opportunities and potential commercial impact

• Click here ↗ (opens in new tab) to learn more about the first wave of thematic focus area and illustrative challenge statements for the inaugural HHP MISSION Stream 1 funding call.

Eligibility Criteria for Stream 1

The Lead Investigator (Lead-I) should:

• hold at least 0.7 FTE primary appointment in a Singapore publicly funded research organisation or institute of higher learning;

• run a laboratory or research programme that carries out research in Singapore; and

• have a track record of leadership ability in coordinating research programmes and providing mentorship to research team, as well as having productive research outcomes.

Exceptions to eligibility criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis with the submission of a waiver request. Please write to the HHP MISSION Programme Office before the submission of your application, at least seven days before the funding scheme cycle closes.

Institutional quota

• To support a focused and competitive evaluation process, an institutional quota will apply to Stream 1 submissions.

Note: Institutions are encouraged to align their internal review and selection processes to support institutional prioritising to adhere to the quota prior to submission.

STEMPA (Shorten Time to Execute Multi-party Project Agreements) Compliance

• All Stream 1 projects will be subjected to STEMPA Regulations and Guidelines. For more information/resources on STEMPA, please refer to the STEMPA Guidebook available on Multiparty Research Agreements - STEMPA ↗ (opens in new tab) or contact the STEMPA Secretariat at stempa_secretariat@stempa.sg ↗ (opens in new tab).

Funding Quantum and Duration

• Stream 2 supports larger-scale research programmes comprising multiple R&D workstreams. These programmes will be led by a Programme Director and awarded to research performers through contractual arrangements rather than grants although IP ownership will follow the standard inventorship-based principles.

• Funding of up to S$15M may be provided over a period of up to five years.

Archetype of HHP MISSION Programme Director

• HHP MISSION Programme Directors may be selected from both local and international talent pools and will be required to undertake a full-time, Singapore-based appointment under the HHP MISSION Office for the duration of the programme.

  • Candidates holding appointments at local research institutions will be expected to transition to a full-time role within HHP MISSION for the duration of the programme, such as through a secondment mechanism, subject to the policies and approval processes of their home institution.

• A successful candidate is expected to demonstrate strong programme leadership capabilities, industry experience, and a proven track record in research translation and innovation.

  • Candidates may include industry-experienced programme leads or principal investigators with experience managing industry-oriented initiatives. Given the full-time commitment required, principal investigators should be prepared to step away from the day-to-day leadership and management of their research laboratories for the duration of the programme.

• More details about Stream 2 will be released at a later date.