Step-by-Step guide on applying for IPM

Before you apply

1. Learn more about IPM on the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore’s (IPOS) website.
   
   
2. Ensure that your business qualifies.
   Contact IPOS or SPRING Singapore if you need help.
   You can also email IPOS. 
   
   
3. Draw up a plan for your IP project.
   The plan can be for Phase 1 and/or Phase 2.
   
   
4. Contact IPOS to discuss your IP project.
   You will need to work closely with IPOS to ensure your business and project qualifies for the grant.

5. If your business and project qualify, IPOS will give you an Application Form.
   
   
6. Complete and submit the Application Form to IPOS.
   Instructions can be found in the Application Form.
   
   
7. Wait 4 weeks for IPOS to reply.
   Do not start on your project until you have received approval from IPOS.

8. Receive Letter of Offer from IPOS.
   
   
9. Accept the Letter of Offer and start on your project.
   
   
10. Keep proper financial records.
    E.g. expenses, invoices, receipts relating to the project.
    
    
11. Keep proper project records.
    E.g. scope, timeline, deliverables, progress reports, project sign-offs, and evaluation reports.

12. Complete your project and pay for all the costs.
    The grant is given on a reimbursement basis.
    
    
13. Fill in the claim form.
    IPOS will provide you with the claim form and procedures.
    
    
14. Submit the claim form together with your financial and project records. All claims must be submitted within 6 months of project completion.
    
    
15. Wait 4 weeks for IPOS to approve your claims.
    
    
16. Wait 4 weeks to receive the funds from SPRING.
    SPRING is in charge of auditing and disbursing the funds.