Skip to main content
A Singapore Government Agency Website How to identify
Official website links end with .gov.sg
Government agencies communicate via .gov.sg websites (e.g. go.gov.sg/open). Trusted websites
Secure websites use HTTPS
Look for a lock () or https:// as an added precaution. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Government officials will never ask you to transfer money or disclose bank log-in details over a phone call.

Call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 if you are unsure something is a scam.

National Space Agency of Singapore (NSAS)

Space Technology Development Programme (STDP)

Singapore's R&D fund for development of space technologies

Last updated 27 March 2026

The Space Technology Development Programme (STDP) is a comprehensive initiative designed to foster innovation, support research and development, and accelerate the growth of Singapore's satellite technology ecosystem.

As of 2025, OSTIn has secured $210m to advance technological innovation. From 2025 onwards, STDP 2.0 will continue to support the development of space technologies that are important to national imperatives and/ or economic interest.

The STDP comprises three distinct funding archetypes, each tailored to address specific stages of technology development and industry needs:

Three archetypes of space development: Technology Development, Validation & Experimentation, and Space Access Programme.

These schemes aim to offer focused and expeditious support, enabling more flexible, efficient and targeted support to nurture a thriving space technology sector in Singapore.

Key areas of focus include Remote Sensing and Satellite Communications. However, NSAS is also exploring new opportunities emerging in the space economy, such as on-orbit servicing, in-space manufacturing and space life sciences, including whether Singapore’s strengths in domains like AI, robotics, materials science and life sciences can be pivoted to support space applications.

Application Process

STDP is open for local Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL), Research Institutions (RI), and industry partners. Interested foreign entities must seek local partners. The Application Process for each Archetype is as follows:

Archetype 1: Technology Development

This Archetype is for applicants seeking to develop space technologies & capabilities to address business or national needs, with a clear plan to delivery.

Archetype 1: Technology Development

For interested applicants, please complete and submit the Letter of Intent below:

Archetype 2: Validation & Experimentation

This Archetype is for applicants seeking to embark on smaller-scale, shorter projects for feasibility study, rapid prototyping and concept validation.

Archetype 2: Validation & Experimentation

For interested applicants, please complete and submit the Validation & Experimentation Proposal below:

Archetype 3: Space Access Programme (SAP)

This Archetype is for applicants seeking to test their technologies in space to achieve Space Heritage.

Examples of space testing includes: Advanced material testing, Solar cells, edge-computing, payload testing.

Interested participants can reach out to NSAS’s Technology Team for technical discussions via nsas_contact@space.gov.sg