STDP Thematic Grant Call (Biomass dMRV)

Key Details:
OSTIn’s Thematic Grant Call 2026 – Call for Letter of Intent (LOI)
Period of Application: 15 Jan 2026 to 27 Feb 2026, 1700H
Link to form: Letter of Intent Template & Submission

Grant Call Details

Program Intent

The Biomass Digital Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (dMRV) Grant Call supports Singapore’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 through the development of dMRV methodologies incorporating satellite remote sensing data/solutions.

This program aims to support Singapore’s strategic need to secure high integrity carbon offsets annually by 2050, while positioning the nation as a leading Geospatial Centre for Southeast Asia and the Equatorial Belt.

Strategic Alignment

This initiative directly supports Singapore’s national climate objectives by:

Enhancing the integrity and transparency of carbon offsets critical to Singapore’s net-zero pathway
Positioning Singapore as a leading Geospatial Centre for Southeast Asia and the Equatorial Belt
Supporting sustainability agendas and sustainable development whilst creating economic opportunities in green finance and technology sectors

Target Ecosystems

Green Carbon Systems: Carbon stored in terrestrial forests and vegetation across Southeast Asia, including above-ground and below-ground biomass in forests, plantations, and other vegetated areas.
Blue Carbon Systems: Carbon stored in coastal and marine ecosystems, including mangroves, seagrass beds, and seaweed habitats.

Technical Requirements

Proposals must demonstrate satellite remote sensing as the core technology for biomass monitoring and address measurable performance indicators including:
Accuracy improvements in biomass estimation
Temporal and Spatial resolution capabilities
Demonstration of AI/ML model performance with validated datasets and uncertainty quantification

Eligible Applicants

Primary Applicants: Local Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and Research Institutes (RIs) are eligible to serve as lead applicants.
Industry Participation: Industry applicants must partner with local IHLs/RIs as co-applicants. Industry partners* may include technology companies, carbon project developers, satellite operators, EO data providers and environmental consulting firms.

*International collaborations are encouraged but must demonstrate clear value to Singapore’s remote sensing capabilities, which should originate from Singapore.

IHL/RI Point of Contacts

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR): ng_yen_ting@a-star.edu.sg
Nanyang Technological University (NTU): eugene.see@ntu.edu.sg
National University of Singapore (NUS): emmilineang@nus.edu.sg
Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD): wendy_ho@sutd.edu.sg

Proposal Requirements

Applications must be submitted as a Letter of Intent following the prescribed template structure, consisting of a cover page (excluded from page limit) and a maximum 5-page response

Collaboration Incentives

Additional evaluation points will be awarded for:

Partnerships with relevant stakeholders across the carbon credit ecosystem (e.g., project developers, registries, Validation and Verification Bodies (VVBs), etc.)
Collaborations with research institutions from countries that have signed Article 6 agreements with Singapore
Demonstrated clear pathways for commercial deployment within 3-5 years post-project completion

Submission Process

Applications to be submitted electronically through the OSTIn website: www.space.gov.sg/resources/stdp

For enquiries on co-funding requirements, technical scope, application procedures, and eligibility, please contact OSTIn:

Dr. Lim Yuan Liang @ lim_yuan_liang@edb.gov.sg
Mr. Goh Justus @ justus_goh@edb.gov.sg
Mr. Irving Seah @ irving_seah@edb.gov.sg