Background

Led by Land Transport Authority (LTA) in partnership with Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), the Accelerating Co-Innovation for Transformation and Export (Xcite) innovation call aims to work with the industry to develop innovative solutions that leverage technologies such as artificial intelligence, image analysis and automation to help enhance productivity and efficiency in transport operations and maintenance. 

We invite start-ups, SMEs, Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and research institutes to showcase your innovative solutions to drive transformation in Singapore’s land transport sector.

Why Participate

Solution providers will have the opportunity to collaborate with LTA, EnterpriseSG and SCDF to develop and pilot solutions before scaling up the developed solutions. Eligible companies may also receive funding support from EnterpriseSG for their projects. 

Eligibility

This call is open to all start-ups, SMEs, Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and Research Institutes (RIs)*.

Grant eligibility: 

Shortlisted Singapore start-ups and SMEs can apply for EnterpriseSG’s Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) if they fulfil the following criteria:

•   Be a business entity registered and operating in Singapore

•   Has a group annual sales turnover of not more than S$100 million; or have group employment size of not more than 200 employees 

•   Have a minimum of 30% local shareholding

•   Be in a financially viable position to start and complete the project

*Non-Singapore registered business entities, IHLs, and RIs may partner a Singapore start-up or SME that fulfils the above criteria for grant support

Evaluation Criteria

The submitted proposals will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

•   Technical feasibility and innovativeness of the solution

•   Business feasibility of solution

•   Capacity and expertise to execute the projects

•   Clarity and comprehensiveness of proposal and test plans

•   Cost reasonableness of proposal

Kindly refer to the Statement Details page Statement Details (innovation-challenge.sg) to submit your solutions according to the project requirements.

                                  *Timeline is subject to changes