About SIIRD
The Singapore Israel Industrial R&D Foundation (SIIRD) is a co-operation between the Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) and the Israel Innovation Authority to promote, facilitate and support joint industrial R&D collaboration between Singapore-based companies and Israel-based companies across different industries.
Through joint R & D collaboration and SIIRD’s funding, companies have:
- Created new/enhanced products and technology,
- Expanded product portfolio for customers,
- Created new markets, and
- Shortened time to bring new/enhanced products and technology into the market
SIIRD seeks to promote research and development in Singapore and Israel by helping Singapore-based and Israel-based companies with R&D Partner Search, and providing up to US$1M in funding for joint R&D projects or pilot projects between them.
How Funding Works
SIIRD provides financial support of up to US$1 Million in funding per R&D or pilot project done jointly between Singapore-based and Israel-based companies.
Find A Partner
SIIRD provides R&D Partnership Search assistance to Singapore-based and Israel-based companies across different industries who are keen on R&D collaboration.
Why Singapore
Strategically located at the crossroads of Asia, Singapore aims to serve as a compelling hub for small and big business companies from all over the world. The strategic geographical position is further complimented by a world-class infrastructure system that has been implemented to meet global business and industry needs. Singapore has top rated infrastructure in air, sea, telecommunications and industrial land creating a conducive environment for business to thrive.
Why Israel
Israel has implemented well defined scientific and technological policies and grants aimed at enhancing its competitive position. Israel maintains a level of quality across a broad spectrum of scientific fields and strives for high performance through concentration on several technological areas. The percentage of Israelis engaged in scientific and technological inquiry and the amount spent on R&D in relation to its GDP are among the highest in the world.