The Liveability Challenge 2027 is a grant from Temasek Foundation (organised by Eco-Business) for global call for innovators with deep-tech solutions at proof-of-concept or TRL 6 and above in Decarbonisation, Cool Earth or Oceans. It provides S$1 million grant to each of the top three solutions across tracks; Decarbonisation finalists may get up to S$2 million A*STAR development funding; select Oceans ventures up to S$500,000 Asia Ocean Fund equity, for decarbonisation · climate resilience · oceans · deeptech. The current deadline is 12 February 2027.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | S$1 million grant to each of the top three solutions across tracks; Decarbonisation finalists may get up to S$2 million A*STAR development funding; select Oceans ventures up to S$500,000 Asia Ocean Fund equity (S$1 million grant to each of the top three solutions across tracks; Decarbonisation finalists may get up to S$2 million A*STAR development funding; select Oceans ventures up to S$500,000 Asia Ocean Fund equity) |
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| Provider | Temasek Foundation (organised by Eco-Business) |
| Where | Pan-India |
| Stage | Early Revenue, Growth, Prototype |
| Sector | decarbonisation · climate resilience · oceans · deeptech |
| Deadline | 12 February 2027 |
What is The Liveability Challenge 2027?
The Liveability Challenge 2027 — S$1 million grant to each of the top three solutions across tracks; Decarbonisation finalists may get up to S$2 million A*STAR development funding; select Oceans ventures up to S$500,000 Asia Ocean Fund equity — Global call for innovators with deep-tech solutions at proof-of-concept or TRL 6 and above in Decarbonisation, Cool Earth or Oceans; a Singapore or Southeast Asia pilot can follow the finale. Finalists outside Singapore get travel and accommodation to the Grand Finale. It is run by Temasek Foundation (organised by Eco-Business).
This is equity funding — the investor (often through a fund) takes a stake in your company in exchange for capital, rather than lending or granting money. You give up some ownership; you don’t repay it like a loan. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.
It is aimed at businesses in decarbonisation · climate resilience · oceans · deeptech. Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.
Who is eligible for The Liveability Challenge 2027?
Global call for innovators with deep-tech solutions at proof-of-concept or TRL 6 and above in Decarbonisation, Cool Earth or Oceans; a Singapore or Southeast Asia pilot can follow the finale. Finalists outside Singapore get travel and accommodation to the Grand Finale.
How much does The Liveability Challenge 2027 give, and in what form?
S$1 million grant to each of the top three solutions across tracks; Decarbonisation finalists may get up to S$2 million A*STAR development funding; select Oceans ventures up to S$500,000 Asia Ocean Fund equity, as s$1 million grant to each of the top three solutions across tracks; Decarbonisation finalists may get up to S$2 million A*STAR development funding; select Oceans ventures up to S$500,000 Asia Ocean Fund equity.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of support is this?
This is equity funding — the investor (often through a fund) takes a stake in your company in exchange for capital, rather than lending or granting money. You give up some ownership; you don’t repay it like a loan.
Who runs this programme?
The Liveability Challenge 2027 is offered by Temasek Foundation (organised by Eco-Business). Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
The programme lists a deadline of 2027-02-12. Government timelines can change, so confirm the current date on the official programme page before you apply.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.
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Source and verification
No official page is linked for this programme yet. Verification date pending. Government programmes change — confirm current eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official programme page before you apply. CapEasy is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government authority.