Singapore's National Deep Tech Commercialisation Platform
Commercialising The CURIOUS
The National GRIP (Graduate Research Innovation Programme) empowers Singapore innovators to transform lab research discoveries into globally competitive market-ready ventures.
Enabling commercial outcomes for universities nationwide
Creating lab-to-market deep tech success stories
Weaving access to capital sources across the value chain
About National GRIP
Bridging scientific discovery and commercial application
The National GRIP (Graduate Research Innovation Programme) is Singapore's national initiative transforming cutting-edge research from our Autonomous Universities (AUs) and Research Institutes into market-ready deep tech startups. Established with the strategic vision of positioning Singapore as a global innovation hub, this programme bridges the critical gap between scientific discovery and commercial application.
Launched by the National Research Foundation (NRF) and executed in partnership with Singapore's leading academic institutions — National University of Singapore (NUS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) — National GRIP builds on Singapore's world-class research infrastructure and talent pipeline.
Why National GRIP
Everything a deep-tech founding journey needs
Structured Venture Building
Complete startup journey support with founder matching to create balanced, investment-ready deep tech teams
Funding & Development Resources
Access to dedicated funding, grants, fellowships and direct connections to venture capital networks
Industry-Connected Mentorship
Personalised guidance from experienced Venture Advisors and Commercial Champions with market-specific expertise
Advanced Development Infrastructure
Leverage Master Engineers and laboratory facilities from partner universities to accelerate your innovations to market
Who The Programme Is For
Built for four kinds of innovators
University Researchers
PhD candidates, Masters students, Post-Docs, Fellows, and academic staff from NUS, NTU, and other Autonomous Universities
Research Institute Innovators
Technical experts from research Institutes, including Scientists, Engineers, and Research Associates
Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Business professionals seeking to form deep tech ventures based on scientific breakthroughs from research institutions
Experienced Founders
Established business leaders looking to commercialize disruptive deep tech innovations from university research
Programme Structure
Twelve months, three phases
Discovery
Validate your innovation's market potential by transforming research into customer-validated solutions, connecting with complementary co-founders, and developing a strategic IP roadmap.
Venture Creation
Develop your research into a viable business by creating a compelling business model, developing attractive financial projections, and mastering the perfect investor pitch.
Incubation
Supercharge growth with premier resources including NUS/NTU facilities, access to industry veterans, founder stipends, and connections with industry partners and early customers.
The Grand Finale
Lift Off Day
Pitch to investors seeking deep tech opportunities, showcase your startup to Singapore's angel investors and VCs, create competitive funding opportunities, and gain momentum for successful market entry
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Success Stories
At ChemT Biotechnology, our AI-powered platform is revolutionizing biologics manufacturing. Our first product, Chemplify, expands T-cells up to 10 times faster at lower costs, with more cell types like CHO in our pipeline. The National GRIP is providing crucial access to NUS/NTU's ecosystem as we pursue regulatory approval—helping us make life-saving biological treatments more affordable worldwide.
National GRIP Phase 1 was intense—but worthwhile. It challenged our assumptions, strengthened our team, and helped us shift focus to a high-potential market segment. We're moving forward with greater confidence and direction.
In 10 weeks, we explored 7 customer segments and pinpointed the top one with data-backed clarity. Mapping the industry value chain gave us strategic focus we didn't have before. This level of insight usually takes months—this programme made it happen fast.
With over 60 interviews and guidance from the pool of more than 10 mentors, National GRIP has been instrumental in helping Battery Shield take off.
Open To All Autonomous Universities and Research Institutes
Inclusive innovation across Singapore's research ecosystem
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