Deadline Date: July 30, 2026
The SIIRD Strategic Sector Programme is a Singapore–Israel joint R&D initiative that supports collaborative innovation projects focused on Smart Cities technologies and urban development solutions.
The program focuses on Smart Cities innovation, smart mobility and transport systems, connected public transport, autonomous vehicles, smart traffic management, mobility-as-a-service (MaaS), electric vehicle charging infrastructure, urban IoT platforms, city-wide sensor networks, real-time data analytics, predictive maintenance, smart utilities including water and energy systems, secure IoT integration, climate resilience and adaptation, flood management, coastal protection, water resource resilience, climate risk analytics, urban sustainability, green buildings, energy-efficient building design, green construction materials, renewable energy integration, carbon footprint monitoring, smart building management, and multidisciplinary urban innovation through joint international R&D and pilot projects.
The SIIRD Strategic Sector Programme is part of the Singapore-Israel Industrial R&D and Technological Innovation Fund, which promotes collaboration between companies in both countries to develop innovative technologies through joint projects. It supports feasibility studies, R&D initiatives, and pilot programs that contribute to technological advancement and commercialization.
The Strategic Sector Programme differs from other SIIRD tracks as its annual focus area is jointly selected by the governing board in alignment with national priorities of both Singapore and Israel. The current cycle emphasizes Smart Cities as a multidisciplinary innovation domain.
The program encourages Israeli and Singaporean companies to collaborate on advanced technological solutions that address urban challenges. It provides funding support to enable joint development of innovative products and systems across multiple sectors within the Smart Cities ecosystem.
Key application areas include smart mobility systems such as connected transport networks, autonomous vehicles, intelligent traffic management, and electric vehicle infrastructure. It also includes urban IoT systems that integrate large-scale sensor networks, real-time analytics, and predictive maintenance for city operations.
Additional focus areas include climate resilience technologies aimed at improving flood management, coastal protection, and water resource stability, as well as climate risk assessment tools. The program also supports urban sustainability initiatives, including energy-efficient buildings, renewable energy integration, green construction materials, and smart building management systems.
The program offers grants of up to USD 3,000,000 or 66 percent of total project costs, whichever is lower, with a conditional grant structure involving royalty obligations upon commercialization. Projects are expected to run for up to three years, starting at Technology Readiness Level 3–4 and progressing to TRL 7–8.
Eligible consortia must include at least one Israeli industrial company and one Singaporean business entity, along with mandatory research partners from both countries. The total consortium may include up to six entities across both sides, with additional optional partners allowed.
For more information, visit Israel Innovation Authority.
