[New] Green Buildings Innovation Cluster 2.0: 2nd Thematic Challenge Call

Background

The Green Buildings Innovation Cluster (GBIC) Programme serves as an integrated research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) hub under the Urban Solutions and Sustainability (USS) domain, administered by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA). In 2022, the National Research Foundation, Singapore (NRF) enhanced the programme through GBIC 2.0 with an additional $45 million funding allocation to BCA. This investment aims to advance research, prototyping, and demonstration of cutting-edge green building technologies, pushing the boundaries of building energy efficiency.

Objective

The Challenge Call supports the Singapore Green Building Masterplan's (SGBMP) ambitious target of "achieving 80% improvement in energy efficiency for best-in-class green buildings by 2030". This initiative drives innovation in green solutions to enhance building energy efficiency significantly.

Scope of Challenge Call

This 2nd Thematic Challenge Call focuses on energy reduction in four high-intensity building typologies:

- Healthcare facilities
- Retail developments
- Mixed developments
- Hotels

Building owners and developers are encouraged to undertake demonstration projects targeting a 75% improvement in energy efficiency compared to 2005 baseline levels.

For the healthcare sector specifically, we welcome solution providers and research institutions to develop:

- Innovative cooling technologies

- Advanced building ventilation solutions

These solutions should deliver energy savings of at least 25-30% above current best-in-class technologies, while demonstrating compelling return on investment potential for successful commercialisation and widespread adoption.

Eligibility

1. GBIC Demonstration Scheme

- Open to Singapore-registered building owners/developers

- Demonstration projects must be conducted in Singapore and commence after award

- All participating industry partners must be Singapore-registered entities

- Overseas companies must either register in Singapore or partner with a Singapore-based distributor

2. GBIC Research & Innovation (R&I) Scheme

- Open to local and global technology firms

- Open to Singapore-based Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and research institutions (RIs)

- All R&I and test-bedding activities must be conducted in Singapore

Application Process

Submit your proposals through the following channels:

·        - GBIC-Demonstration applications: Email completed application forms to [email protected]

·         - GBIC-R&I applications: Submit completed application forms via the Integrated Grant Management System (IGMS) with all supporting documents

Submission deadline: 14 August 2025, 5:00 PM (Singapore Time)

Virtual Briefing Session

A post-launch virtual briefing will be held on:

• - Date: 7 July 2025 (Monday)
• - Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Register by 4 July 2025 via: GBIC2.0 2nd Thematic Challenge Call Briefing Registration.

Meeting links will be sent upon registration confirmation.

Further Information

For detailed information about the Green Buildings Innovation Cluster 2.0 2nd Thematic Challenge Call, please refer to the documents below.

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

Enclosed Documents (Please click the links to download the files and templates)

1. GBIC 2.0 2nd Thematic Challenge Call (As of July 2025)

2. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Challenge Call

3. Industrial Briefing Presentation Material

4. Application Forms and Documents

a) GBIC Demonstration Scheme

- GBIC-Demo Application Form

b) GBIC R&I Scheme (click this link to download the files and templates) (As of July 2025)

- Full Proposal Template

- Budget Template

- Capability Indicators

- Applicant's CV

- Terms & Conditions of Grant

- Guidelines for Management of Research Grant