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National Graduate Research Innovation Programme (GRIP)
A Venture Building Programme to Build Investible Deep Tech Companies
To empower aspiring founders, NTU I&E is launching a new venture building programme - the National Graduate Research Innovation Programme (GRIP) in partnership with NUS. National GRIP combines the strengths of two incubator programmes – the Graduate Research Innovation Programme 2.0 (GRIP 2.0) from NUS and Lean Launchpad (LLP2.0) from NTU. Together, both programmes have successfully incubated over 400 startup teams and close to 160 spin-offs since they were launched.
National GRIP offers a comprehensive framework to accelerate the journey from scientific research to market-ready solutions. It equips startup teams with the tools, knowledge and network to refine their ideas, validate market needs, and design robust business models. Whether you have a technology, an innovative business solution beyond the ideation stage or are interested to leverage NTU's extensive technology offerings, we invite you to connect with us.
Registration is now open to select 15 high-calibre teams for Phase 1, commencing in January 2025. Apply for the programme here or find out more about the programme below. For any enquiries, please email [email protected].
Our goal is to assemble a talented and gritty pool of founders with diverse and multi-disciplinary expertise. We seek well-balanced teams composed of individuals who offer complementary strengths and perspectives.
Register your interest if you are:
- A postgraduate student, researcher, faculty member or NTU alumnus.
- A professional with industry experience looking to switch careers and become an entrepreneur or be part of a founding team using NTU's Intellectual Property.
1. Fully subsidised programme fees of S$90,000 per team.
2. Open to individuals – join an existing team or form your own.
3. Leverage our tech offerings (via the NTU Tech Portal) to explore commercialisation opportunities.
4. Access to early-stage funding* during the programme:
- Proof-of-Concept Grant (Decentralised GAP) of up to S$250,000
- Proof-of-Value Grant of up to S$500,000
- I&E Seed Fund
5. Investment by NTU associated investors
6. Access to NTU Makerspace Central and guidance by Lead Technologist for development of Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for field trials and market testing.
7. 8 months incubation and venture building support by NTUitive.
*Eligibility criteria apply.
- Phase 0 (dates and format - to be announced soon)
Phase 1 Dates
| Phase 1 (P1) | Phase 1 - Discovery (by NTU) | Dates in 2025 |
| Week 1 | P1 Bootcamp 1 | 10-Jan (Fri) |
| P1 Bootcamp 2 | 11-Jan (Sat) | |
| Week 2 | P1 Deep Dive 1/3 | 16-Jan (Thurs) |
| Week 3 | P1 Workshop 1 | 23-Jan (Thurs) |
| CNY Break | ||
| Week 4 | P1 Deep Dive 2/3 | 6-Feb (Thurs) |
| Week 5 | P1 Workshop 2 | 13-Feb (Thurs) |
| Week 6 | P1 Deep Dive 3/3 | 20-Feb (Thurs) |
| Week 7 | P1 Workshop 3 | 27-Feb (Thurs) |
| Week 8 | Team Presentation Day | 6-Mar (Thurs) |
- Phase 2 (March to May 2025 - detailed schedule to be announced soon)
