Ref: MINT Fund · Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) · reviewed 05 Jul 2026
Maritime Innovation and Technology (MINT) Fund
MPA's fund for maritime tech, with two live schemes: MINT-RPD co-funds applied R&D and product development done in Singapore, and MINT-STARTUP gives start-ups that finish PIER71 or partner accelerators up to S$100,000 for proof-of-concept and pilot projects. Both are geared to getting new tech deployed in the port and shipping sector.
MINT-STARTUP: S$100,000; MINT-RPD: scoped per project
Who qualifies
- ✓Maritime tech developers and marine/port equipment makers incorporated in Singapore
- ✓Maritime companies with in-house R&D (paid-up capital of at least 50% of project cost for RPD)
- ✓Tech start-ups under 10 years old that completed PIER71 or MPA partner accelerators
- ✓Start-ups within SME limits (turnover under S$100m or under 200 staff)
What it pays for
- Applied R&D and product development with commercialisation potential
- Test-bedding of tech in Singapore's port and maritime facilities
- Manpower and equipment engaged for the project
- POC, proof-of-value and pilot projects (start-up track)
How to apply
Rolling for the two schemes; themed calls for proposals open and close throughout the year
- 1Confirm your project is maritime-relevant and core development will happen in Singapore
- 2For the start-up track, complete PIER71 Accelerate or a partner acceleration programme first
- 3Submit your proposal to MPA (or via active calls for proposals)
- 4Get MPA approval before starting - costs incurred pre-approval don't qualify
Advisor's note
The S$100k start-up money is gated behind finishing PIER71 or a partner accelerator - there's no walk-up application. Several themed MINT calls (eBL, additive manufacturing) are marked closed; the two core schemes are what's open. Page verified updated 3 Jul 2026.
Planning a digitalisation or overseas-expansion project? From 30 September 2026 those run under the EDGE grant, which replaced the EDG grant, PSG grant and MRA grant. Our team delivers EDGE projects end to end.
Common questions
How much does the MINT Fund cover?
Co-funding of manpower, equipment and operating expenditure (MINT-RPD); grant of up to S$100,000 (MINT-STARTUP), mINT-STARTUP: S$100,000; MINT-RPD: scoped per project. MPA's fund for maritime tech, with two live schemes: MINT-RPD co-funds applied R&D and product development done in Singapore, and MINT-STARTUP gives start-ups that finish PIER71 or partner accelerators up to S$100,000 for proof-of-concept and pilot projects. Both are geared to getting new tech deployed in the port and shipping sector.
Who is eligible for the MINT Fund?
Maritime tech developers and marine/port equipment makers incorporated in Singapore Maritime companies with in-house R&D (paid-up capital of at least 50% of project cost for RPD) Tech start-ups under 10 years old that completed PIER71 or MPA partner accelerators Start-ups within SME limits (turnover under S$100m or under 200 staff)
What does the MINT Fund pay for?
Applied R&D and product development with commercialisation potential Test-bedding of tech in Singapore's port and maritime facilities Manpower and equipment engaged for the project POC, proof-of-value and pilot projects (start-up track)
How do I apply for the MINT Fund?
1. Confirm your project is maritime-relevant and core development will happen in Singapore 2. For the start-up track, complete PIER71 Accelerate or a partner acceleration programme first 3. Submit your proposal to MPA (or via active calls for proposals) 4. Get MPA approval before starting - costs incurred pre-approval don't qualify
How long does the MINT Fund take?
Rolling for the two schemes; themed calls for proposals open and close throughout the year
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