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Join us for the HHP MISSION Stream 1 Virtual Launch Roadshow on 31 July 2026, 4:30pm - 5:30pm.

Click here to register (Registration closes on 24 July).

HUMAN HEALTH AND POTENTIAL MISSION

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Find out more about the funding schemes for HHP MISSION.

Last updated 15 July 2026
OVERVIEW OF FUNDING SCHEMES

  • 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.

Overview of HHP MISSION Funding Schemes


Stream 1

Stream 2

Funding Quantum

Up to S$5M

Up to S$15M

Duration

Up to 3 years

Up to 5 years

Funding Model

Grants

Contracts

Leadership Model

Investigator-led projects

Led by Programme Directors

Timeline

First call opens in August 2026

Details to be released later date


STREAM 1

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 is expected to be in 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

  • The focus areas for Stream 1 will be announced during the virtual launch roadshow on 31 July 2026.

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.

Institutional Quota for HHP MISSION Stream 1 funding scheme

Institution

Max. No. of Applications

National University of Singapore (NUS)

5

Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

5

A*STAR

5

All other public research institutes in Singapore

2

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

[1] The STEMPA guidebook is currently hosted on the BMSIPO website. A dedicated STEMPA website will be launched to consolidate these resources in due course.

STREAM 1 FUNDING CALL (COMING SOON)

Further details, including key dates and application requirements, are expected to be released in August 2026.

STREAM 2

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.