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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=ZH-CN link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-SG>…………………………………………………………<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-SG><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-SG style='font-size:18.0pt;font-family:Algerian;color:#C00000'>LAUNCH OF COMMERCIALIZATION GRANT CALL FOR SMART INNOVATION GRANT 2.0 <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-SG style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#C00000'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-SG style='font-size:16.0pt'>CALL IS OPEN FROM July 1<sup>st</sup> TO Aug 31<sup>st</sup>, 2025.</span></b><b><span lang=EN-SG style='font-size:16.0pt;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-SG style='font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0070C0'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-SG>The Singapore-<b>MIT</b> Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART)’s successful Innovation Grant is back as Innovation Grant 2.0.</span><span lang=EN-SG style='mso-fareast-language:EN-SG'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-SG>With the potential for up to S$800,000 per project in funding and a suite of venture building support, it may be just what your idea needs to reach its commercial potential.</span><span lang=EN-SG style='mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-SG style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-SG>The Singapore-<b>MIT</b> Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) formed an Innovation Centre in Singapore to support Singapore-based faculty and researchers to advance basic research with commercial potential in the marketplace. In the span of seven years, this initiative has led to the incubation and incorporation of a portfolio of <b>54 companies</b> with a cumulative valuation of <b>US$1.3 billion.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-SG style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:11.65pt'><b><span lang=EN-SG style='font-size:14.0pt'>TRANSLATING YOUR RESEARCH IDEAS TO </span></b><b><span lang=EN-SG style='font-size:16.0pt'>IMPACT<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:11.65pt'><b><span lang=EN-SG style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;mso-line-height-alt:11.65pt'><span lang=EN-SG>SMART Innovation Grant 2.0 is looking to support passionate <b>faculty and researchers</b> with <b>innovative ideas</b> and <b>disruptive technology</b> to explore its commercial potential, possibly through a new venture. Our three-phase grant program can <b>provide up to S$800,000 to crystallize research ideas into real-world, high-impact ventures.</b> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;mso-line-height-alt:11.65pt'><span lang=EN-SG>Through SMART Innovation Centre's <b>Adaptive Innovation™ Framework</b>, coupled with a dedicated mentorship program, researchers will be empowered with entrepreneurial skills that will enable them to push lab-grown innovative technologies to commercial ventures. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;mso-line-height-alt:11.65pt'><span lang=EN-SG>Beyond funding, education, and mentoring, your new venture will also benefit from <b>MIT’s reputation and network</b>, giving you unparalleled <b>global access to capital, markets, and human resources.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;mso-line-height-alt:11.65pt'><b><span lang=EN-SG><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:11.65pt'><b><span lang=EN-SG style='font-size:14.0pt'>HOW TO GET STARTED<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:11.65pt'><b><span lang=EN-SG style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;mso-line-height-alt:11.65pt'><span lang=EN-SG>If you think you have a disruptive technology with commercial potential. Then <b>join the community of vibrant entrepreneurial researchers.</b> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;mso-line-height-alt:11.65pt'><span lang=EN-SG>Apply online for access to the three-phase program. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;mso-line-height-alt:11.65pt'><span lang=EN-SG><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;mso-line-height-alt:11.65pt'><span lang=EN-SG>1. <b>Phase I Venture Exploration Workshop*</b>, successful applicants will be enrolled in a 16-week program comprising training through fundamentals of the <b>Adaptive Innovation™ Framework</b> and dedicated mentorship to help prepare their application for Phase II. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;mso-line-height-alt:11.65pt'><span lang=EN-SG>2. Phase II Venture Design Funding (S$ 300,000) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;mso-line-height-alt:11.65pt'><span lang=EN-SG>3. Phase III Venture Execution Funding (S$ 500,000) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;mso-line-height-alt:11.65pt'><span lang=EN-SG><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;mso-line-height-alt:11.65pt'><span lang=EN-SG>*Phase I Venture Exploration Workshop is mandatory to qualify for Phase II Venture Design Funding and Phase III Venture Execution Funding.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;mso-line-height-alt:11.65pt'><span lang=EN-SG>Note: Acceptance into the Phase I program does not guarantee an award for Phase II and Phase III funding grants.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;mso-line-height-alt:11.65pt'><span lang=EN-SG>Note: Based on the milestone of your project, you may apply for both Phase II & Phase III together upon completion of Phase I<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;mso-line-height-alt:11.65pt'><span lang=EN-SG><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;mso-line-height-alt:11.65pt'><span lang=EN-SG><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;mso-line-height-alt:11.65pt'><b><i><span lang=EN-SG style='font-size:18.0pt;color:red'>APPLICATION DEADLINE: 31<sup>ST</sup> August 2025<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:11.65pt'><b><span lang=EN-SG style='font-size:16.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-SG>For more information, please contact<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="mailto:IGINFO@smart.mit.edu">IGINFO@smart.mit.edu</a><span class=apple-converted-space> </span></span><span class=apple-converted-space><span lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=apple-converted-space><span lang=EN-SG><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-SG>or visit our website:<span class=apple-converted-space> </span> <a href="https://ddei5-0-ctp.trendmicro.com:443/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fsmart.mit.edu%2finnovation%2dcentre%2four%2dprogram%2finnovation%2d2%2d0&umid=BD01C0E6-37BB-E106-AEED-30CAD80C636D&auth=146d7ac271cb81a53802810e8fcad10467d2d32a-f6827149fe85e853e597056bba44d0c8aff6b105">https://ddei5-0-ctp.trendmicro.com:443/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fsmart.mit.edu%2finnovation%2dcentre%2four%2dprogram%2finnovation%2d2%2d0&umid=BD01C0E6-37BB-E106-AEED-30CAD80C636D&auth=146d7ac271cb81a53802810e8fcad10467d2d32a-f6827149fe85e853e597056bba44d0c8aff6b105</a></span><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-SG><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-SG>Link to download the application form: <a href="file:///C:/Users/smrjayar/SMART%20IC%20Dropbox/Jaya/IG%202.0/Templates%20for%20Innovation%202.0/Phase%201/SMART_Innovation_Grant_Phase_I_Venture_Exploration_Workshop%20-%202025.doc">Application form</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-SG><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-SG>Please submit your completed application to</span><span lang=EN-SG style='font-family:"Open Sans",sans-serif;color:#707372;background:white'> </span><span lang=EN-SG><a href="mailto:igsubmit@smart.mit.edu">IGsubmit@smart.mit.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span lang=EN-SG style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span lang=EN-SG><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><i><span lang=EN-SG>SMART Innovation Grant 2.0 is open to all researchers, scientists, and engineers in Singapore at public institutions of higher learning (including but not limited to NUS, NTU), research centres (including but not limited to A*STAR or CREATE), and public hospitals and medical research centres.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span lang=EN-SG style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-SG style='mso-ligatures:none'><img border=0 width=141 height=140 style='width:1.4708in;height:1.4583in' id="Picture_x0020_3" src="cid:image001.png@01DBE6AF.7D583680" alt="A qr code with a few black squares Description automatically generated"></span><span lang=EN-SG><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-SG><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:20.0pt;color:#C00000'>Roadshow Registration, please scan the QR code below:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#C00000'>We are organizing a <u>roadshow</u> at NTU. We welcome everyone to join us for this roadshow</span></b><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#C00000;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-SG style='font-family:Roboto;color:#202124;background:white'>Date: 17 July 2025</span><span lang=EN-SG><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span lang=EN-SG style='font-family:Roboto;color:#202124'>Time: 3<span style='background:white'>.00PM - 4.00PM</span><br>Event Address: <span style='background:white'>Theatre, NTU Innovation Centre, Level 3, 71 Nanyang Drive, #03-01, Singapore 638075</span></span><span lang=EN-SG style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#202124'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-SG style='font-size:14.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span lang=EN-SG style='font-size:14.0pt'>Register with us now <o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span lang=EN-SG style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span lang=EN-SG><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-8alMxBf3sOet6e2tUEL14VVXikVoVEMtTdit2yuJswkOFg/viewform?usp=dialog">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-8alMxBf3sOet6e2tUEL14VVXikVoVEMtTdit2yuJswkOFg/viewform?usp=dialog</a><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span lang=EN-SG><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-SG style='mso-ligatures:none'><img border=0 width=162 height=166 style='width:1.6875in;height:1.7291in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image002.png@01DBE6AF.7D583680"></span></b><b><u><span lang=EN-SG><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-SG style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:16.0pt;color:#C00000'>Registration for Roadshow ends 15 July 2025 noon.</span></b><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:16.0pt;color:#0070C0'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p></div></body></html>