MTC MedTech Programmatic Seed Grant

Objective

The MTC MedTech Programmatic Seed Grant is a Thematic Grant Call for the MedTech sector with the objective of building capabilities in the focus areas of Sensor Development & Miniaturization, and Resilient & Sustainable MedTech Manufacturing.

The thematic grant call will provide proof-of-concept funding for developing high-potential technologies within the specified strategic themes to optimize resources for subsequent full programmatic grants. Projects in these focus areas are expected to have the potential to form a future pipeline for, and eventually feed into, the recently launched MedTech Catapult and/or support the growth of the local MedTech industry.

Eligibility

All public sector research performers from public healthcare institutions (such as SingHealth Cluster Institutions) are welcome to apply.

Funding Details

Typically up to S$350K per project (including 30% overheads) for up to 12 months. 

Submission/Application procedure

1. Interested applicants need to completed proposal online via the iGrants. 

2. Each application must be endorsed by Research Office of the Lead PI's institution prior to submission by 26 July 2024, 5pm. This is to ensure that there is organisational support for the PI to participate in the grant call.

Note: SingHealth PIs are to refer to their respective Institutional Research Administrators for guidance on internal deadlines and submission procedures set by their institutions.

Contact person

MTC Programmatic Secretariat

Email: programmatic_mtc@hq.a-star.edu.sg

Additional Information

mtc-programmatic-medtech-application-form.docx

mtc-medtech-programmatic-seed-grant-call-information.pdf

 mtc-sector-areas-21-nov-2023.pdf

astar-guidelines-2020.pdf

astar-tncs-2020.pdf

mtc-medtech-programmatic-seed-grant-call-frequently-asked-questions.pdf