NTUitive Gap Fund (POC) - 20th Grant Call
Empowering research teams to accelerate their journey from lab to market
About the Grant
The NTUitive Gap Fund provides support for projects beyond proof-of-concept, with the goal of translating promising research into commercially viable solutions. Successful awardees will receive up to S$250,000, with a project duration of 18 months.
This initiative is part of our continued commitment to driving impactful innovation, and our Venture Building team will support successful projects in navigating the commercialization pathway—from building business models to exploring market entry strategies and partnership opportunities.
For queries or more information, please contact us at gap_fund@ntu.edu.sg
Success Stories
- Submit a proposal application to NTUitive.
- Collaborate with our Technology Development and Venture Building team to refine the commercial perspective and business case.
- Shortlisted projects will be invited to prepare a presentation deck using our template.
- Project PI will present to an internal evaluation panel. Finalists will advance to the external evaluation panel for award consideration.
Applications will be selected based on the following criteria:
- Technical Innovation
- Value Proposition
- Market Opportunity
| Call Opens | 3 August 2026 |
| Submission Deadline | 18 September 2026 |
| Internal Panel Evaluation | 19 to 21 October 2026 |
| External Panel Evaluation | 16 to 20 November 2026 |
| Award Announcement | January 2027 |
| Project Start | Feb/March 2027 |
For queries or application submission, please contact us at gap_fund@ntu.edu.sg. All applications have to be submitted by 18 September 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.