Singapore Food Story R&D Grant Call

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TRL 1: Basic principles observed and reported

The lowest level of technology readiness. Scientific research begins to be translated into applied research and development. Formulation of basic theories/principles which have the potential to be further developed into applied research. The project may be limited to a literature review, fundamental investigations and paper studies.

TRL 2: Technology concept and/or application formulated

Once basic principles are observed, practical applications can be formulated. Conceptual development of application and technology. The project may involve analytic studies such as numerical simulations and experimentation to support the basic theories.

TRL 3: Analytical and experimental critical function and/or characteristic proof of concept

Active research and development initiated. Proof of concept is established through laboratory studies which aim to validate analytical predictions of separate components of the technology. Examples include components that are not yet integrated or representative.

TRL 4: Laboratory testing of prototype components or processes

Design, development and lab testing of technological components are performed. Lab-scale tests on the prototype where separate components of the technology have been integrated to establish that they will work together. This is a relatively “low fidelity” prototype in comparison with the eventual system.

TRL 5: Laboratory testing of an integrated system

The basic technology components are integrated with realistic supporting elements to be tested in a simulated environment. Bench-scale tests in a simulated environment (e.g. laboratories or other environments under controlled conditions) for optimisation/performance enhancement of the technology/prototype. This is a “high fidelity” prototype system verified.

TRL 6: System/subsystem model or prototype demonstration in a relevant environment

The prototype, which is well beyond that of level 5, is tested in a relevant environment. Pilot-scale tests of the system or process demonstration in a relevant operational environment and the prototype system verified.

TRL 7: System prototype demonstration in an operational environment

The prototype is near, or at, the planned operational system level. Demo-scale tests in the actual operational environment. The final design is virtually complete. The goal of this stage is to remove engineering and manufacturing risks.

TRL 8: The actual system is completed and qualified through tests and demonstrations

Technology has been proven to work in its final form under the expected conditions. Successful implementation of demo-scale tests where true system development is achieved. In most of the cases, this level represents the end of true system development.

TRL 8: The actual system is completed and qualified through tests and demonstrations

TRL 9: System ready for full-scale deployment

The technology in its final form is ready for commercial deployment.

Singapore Food Story R&D Grant Call

Background of Singapore Food Story R&D Programme

Singapore Food Agency

Who can apply for the SFS R&D Programme 2.0 grants?

What grants are available?

Seed Grant

Scope of Seed Grant call

How to apply for the Seed Grant

Research Translation Grant

Scope of Research Translation grant call

How to apply for the Research Translation Grant

Future Foods Main Grant on Process Development

Second Future Foods Main Grant on Nutrition and Functionality

Scope of Second Future Foods Main Grant Call

How to apply for the Second Future Foods Main Grant on Nutrition and Functionality

Food Safety Main Grant

Scope of Food Safety Main Grant Call

How to apply for the Food Safety Main Grant

Technology Readiness Levels (TRL)

Last Updated 27 April 2026