[CLOSED] GBIC 2.0 Research & Innovation (R&I) Challenge Call for Decarbonisation

[CLOSED] GBIC 2.0 Research & Innovation (R&I) Challenge Call for Decarbonisation

Background

The GBIC Programme is an integrated research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) hub set up under the Urban Solutions and Sustainability (USS) domain, administered by BCA. In 2022, the National Research Foundation, Singapore (NRF) allocated an additional $45 million to BCA to enhance the GBIC Programme (GBIC 2.0) to support the research, prototyping, and demonstration of green building technologies, further pushing the boundaries of energy efficiency in buildings.

Objective

Aligned with the Singapore Green Building Masterplan (SGBMP), the Challenge Call aims to support the key target on “achieving 80% improvement in energy efficiency for best-in-class green buildings by 2030”.

This necessitates exploring innovations and various ways to improve buildings’ energy efficiency.

Scope of Challenge Call

The Challenge Call will focus on novel solutions with significant impact on energy savings without compromising thermal comfort and indoor air quality. This includes passive, active, and smart strategies under three broad areas:

      1.Innovative Cooling Technologies

      2.Data-Driven Smart Building Solutions

      3.Advanced Building Ventilation Solutions

This call aims to engage local and global technology firms, Singapore-based Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs), and local research institutes (RIs) with relevant technology or innovative solutions to accelerate SGBMP’s 80% energy efficiency improvement target and beyond.

Eligibility

Open to local and global technology firms, IHLs and RIs. Industry-led proposals will be assessed more favorably. IHLs and RIs are strongly encouraged to co-create innovative solutions with the industry to drive further commercialization and market adoption.

[CLOSED] Application

Interested applicants are required to submit proposals through the Integrated Grant Management System (IGMS) with the supporting documents by 13 September 2024, 2355 hours (Singapore time). The closing date is extended to 27 September 2024, 5:00 pm (Singapore Time).

Briefing

The post-launch virtual briefing was conducted on 24 July 2024 (Wednesday), 2pm. Please click the link to download the Presentation Materials for the Briefing Session.

For more details on GBIC 2.0 R&I Challenge Call for Decarbonisation, please refer to the documents below.

For enquiries, please email the GBIC Secretariat at [email protected].

 

Enclosed Documents (please click the links below to download):

           1.GBIC 2.0 R&I Challenge Call for Decarbonisation

           2.Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Challenge Call (As of 29 July)

           3.Application Form and Document (As of 30 August), including:

a)     Full Proposal Template

b)     Budget Template

c)     Capability Indicators

d)     Applicant’s CV

e)     Terms & Conditions of Grant

f)      Guidelines for Management of Research Grant

This Challenge Call is supported by National Research Foundation, Singapore (NRF), in collaboration with industry partner, IPI.