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Programme

Building Innovation That Scales

Structured pathways from research to commercial success

Our Programme

The National GRIP isn't just an incubator—it's your launchpad to joining Singapore's elite deep-tech entrepreneurs. Our proven framework has launched alumni into partnerships with Siemens and Pfizer, and secured places in Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy Fellows programme. Your breakthrough awaits...

Build Your Founding Team First

We connect you with Singapore's top deep-tech talent through exclusive events, building high-performing founding teams across NUS, NTU, A*STAR and beyond:

  • Strategic team matching for breakthrough partnerships

  • Cross-institutional network across Singapore's research institutions

  • Future-proof team foundations before market challenges emerge

From Concept to Scale: The Deep-Tech Pathway

Month 1

Month 2

Phase 1: Discovery

Turning Vision into Validated Reality

Transform your research into commercially viable solutions:

  • Market-validated solutions that address real customer pain points
  • Strategic IP protection that secures your competitive advantage
  • Solid business foundation  built for sustainable growth

Gateway Challenge : Demonstrate your progress to our expert evaluation panel of experienced entrepreneurs and industry leaders to advance to Phase 2.

Month 3

Month 4

Phase 2: Venture Creation

Building Investment-Ready Business

Create the business infrastructure and pitch that turns investor meetings into funding commitments:
  • Business models  that capture maximum market value
  • Financial projections that attract serious investor interest
  • Pitch perfection  that turns conversations into term sheets

The Investor Challenge : Present live to Singapore's leading VCs and industry executives. Secure investor interest to unlock Phase 3's accelerated growth track.

Month 5

Month 12

Phase 3: Incubation

Scaling to Market Leadership

Access exclusive resources as you scale from startup to market leader:
  • Direct infrastructure access to cutting-edge NUS, NTU, and A*STAR facilities 
  • Expert mentor network  connecting you with deep-tech entrepreneurs who've scaled successfullly
  • Strategic partnership pipeline  delivering direct introductions to corporations seeking your technology
  • Investment-ready mastery  through comprehensive sessions that turn pitches into funding commitments

       The Grand Finale          
Lift Off Day: YOUR Showcase

Singapore's premier demo day where innovation leaders emerge

Showcase 
to Asia's investors/decision makers

Secure funding 
through strategic matchmaking

Gain momentum
for market entry and scaling

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

Investors Showcase

  • Showcase your startup to Singapore's angel investors and VCs
  • Create competitive funding opportunities through      investor matchmaking
  • Gain the momentum and visibility needed for                successful market entry

Investors Showcase

  • Showcase your startup to Singapore's angel investors and VCs
  • Create competitive funding opportunities through investor matchmaking
  • Gain the momentum and visibility needed for successful market entry

Unparalleled Access to Decision Makers

500+

Investors from our exclusive network of VCs, Corps and government partners

C-Suite

Strong presence of executives and founders attending your pitch

Meetings

Secure follow-up sessions with interested investors

Ready to join Singapore's premier deep-tech ecosystem?
Your breakthrough starts here...

Beyond Launch : Spotlight on Post-Programme Wins

Enabling the Hydrogen Mobility Ecosystem in Southeast Asia

Our startup HYDGEN recently signed a landmark MoU with Spectronik to advance decentralised green hydrogen infrastructure for fuel cell-powered transportation. This strategic partnership positions both companies at the forefront of sustainable mobility solutions in the region, demonstrating the tangible business opportunities that emerge from the programme.
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Breakthrough Recognition on the Global Stage 

In an extraordinary achievement, co-founders of our startups Lincore and CRecTech Pte Ltd were selected for the prestigious Breakthrough Energy Fellows program established by Bill Gates. The startups are advancing breakthrough decarbonization solutions, with this fellowship unlocking access to elite mentorship, capital, and a worldwide community of climate tech pioneers.