Overview for Applicants

The Design-2-Venture (D2V) Grant supports SUTD teams seeking to commercialise tested ideas or designs. Successful applicants will stand to receive up to S$10,000 in equity-free funding. Funded teams are expected to launch their solution into market and secure their first few paying customers within 12 months. Teams will also benefit from dedicated support through SUTD’s venture support ecosystem.

D2V is part of Design•AI Innovation and Venture Exploration (DIVE). DIVE is a platform that puts knowledge in action, cultivates entrepreneurial mindset, prepares students to create what doesn’t yet exist and bring it to the world to make meaningful impact. D2V and DIVE is supported by Office of Innovation and Enterprise

Start by register your interest HERE to ensure that you receive the latest updates.

The Info Sessions are over, but you may use the link below to download the slides presented.

D2V Grant Briefing.pdf

For further clarification, feel free to book a consultation session **here.**

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted by teams of 2 to 5 members, with at least one founding member affiliated with SUTD. Eligible SUTD-affiliated founding members should belong to one of the following groups:

Applicants are required to make a proposal submission using the template below:

Design-2-Venture Application Deck Guide.pptx

Submit your application using the form below by 11 May 4pm (“Deadline”) in order to be considered for the June 2026 Pitch.

>>> Design-2-Venture Grant Application Form <<<