A*STAR HBMS IAF - Industry Collaboration Projects (IAF-ICP) Till 31 March 2021

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Background

Industry Alignment Fund - Industry Collaboration Projects (IAF-ICP) is intended to support public research performers in strategic R&D projects with industry by applying and commercialising public sector research capabilities, IPs and technologies towards industry-relevant challenges. This grant is different from typical academic grants, as proposals will be assessed primarily on their potential economic impact.

This includes:

• the level of the industry partner's commitment to R&D in Singapore;

• potential for job creation;

• potential for product development, manufacturing and other significant economic activity; and

• technology-and people-capabilities developed locally-based company (SME, LLE and/or MNC)

IAF-ICP is governed by a Strategic Oversight Committee (SOC) comprising MD A*STAR, MD EDB, CE SPRING and CEO NRF. The SOC makes decisions on all IAF-ICP policies and project approvals.

Please note w.e.f. 28 September 2020,

The IAF-ICP Implementing Agency (IA) is streamlining the application process and will be trialing a new one-stage only proposal evaluation between now and 31 Mar 2021 [i.e. applicants will now only need to submit the full proposal (FP) for IAF-ICP]. There is no requirement to submit the Letter of Intent (LOI). Kindly see appended email below.

Do note that this will only be applicable to all new IAF-ICP submissions submitted between now and 31 Mar 2021.　Ongoing submissions will proceed as per the two-stage (LOI and FP) process. There is no change in the evaluation criteria.

Objective

Supports strategic R&D projects with industry by applying and commercializing public sector research capabilities, IPs and technologies towards industry-relevant challenges.

Funding Details

• Realistic quantum and duration corresponding to scope of work

• The maximum duration of IAF-ICP projects should not exceed 3 years (36 months).

Eligibility Criteria

Principal Investigator (PI) should

• Hold a primary appointment in public research performer institutions in Singapore;

• 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.

Submission

Interested applicants please submit a Full Proposal and the relevant documents (see attached revised Full proposal template and the relevant documents provided by IAF-ICP Implementing Agency)

Endorsements of the following are required for PI & Co-I (if any):

1. Host Institution’s Research Director (or equivalent)
2. Innovation & Enterprise Office (IEO)
3. • SingHealth Cluster institutions - SingHealth Intellectual Property Office (SHIP)
   • Non SingHealth Cluster institutions (e.g. Co-I is from NUHS) - respective institution’s IEO
4. SingHealth Group Chief Research Officer (GCRO)

Contact Person

1. IAF-ICP Implementing agency
   Email: IAF_ICP@a-star.edu.sg  
    

2. SingHealth Office of Research
   Name: Iris Soh
   Email: iris.soh.s.j@singhealth.com.sg

Additional Information

Please refer to the website here (internet accessible link).

IAF-ICP Documents.zip