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Under this category, proposals should address the specific challenge statement and be submitted by the specified closing date.
When submissions are closed: Submissions for CIE are currently closed. For enquiries, you can reach us at <a href="mailto:HDB_CoolideasENT@hdb.gov.sg">HDB_CoolideasENT@hdb.gov.sg</a>.
When there is a call for submission: We are calling for proposals to address the following challenge statement(s). Submit your proposals and queries to <a href="mailto:HDB_CoolideasENT@hdb.gov.sg">HDB_CoolideasENT@hdb.gov.sg</a>.
 
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 <a href="/-/media/about-us/our-role/create-smart-and-sustainable-homes/cool-ideas-enterprise/Challenge-statement---Vertical-mobility-devices.pdf" target="_blank">How might we design alternative vertical mobility solutions for direct access to lifts at multi-storey apartments?</a> 
 Deadline for submission: 23 February 2026</li>
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Challenge Statement Category

Under this category, proposals should address challenges in any of the following categories: Energy, Urban Greenery, Living Environment, Waste and Water, and Building Technology
We are looking for solutions that can be developed and piloted in our Living Labs such as Punggol, Yuhua, Teck Ghee, and
Tengah. Fill in the <a href="/-/media/about-us/our-role/create-smart-and-sustainable-homes/cool-ideas-enterprise/Proposal-Template-(1).docx" target="_blank">application form</a> and send it to <a href="mailto:HDB_CoolideasENT@hdb.gov.sg">HDB_CoolideasENT@hdb.gov.sg</a> to apply at any time.
Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
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 <li>Impact on HDB and/or HDB residents</li>
 <li>Technology readiness level</li>
 <li>Innovativeness</li>
 <li>Scalability of projects across HDB estates</li>
 <li>Competency of team</li>
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Open Category

Can individuals apply or is CIE only open to enterprise? 
Individuals can also apply for CIE, if they have existing or near-ready solutions to be test-bedded and implemented. Individuals who wish to tap on CIE to test-bed or implement a solution must register a company or partner an enterprise.
Is there a cap on the amount of funding I can receive? 
All successful applicants will receive funding support of up to 70% of their development cost. There is no cap on the funding quantum.
Who owns the Intellectual Property (IP) for the developed solution? 
The ownership of the foreground IP will be based on inventive contribution. The background IP will reside with the original owner.
Can foreign companies take part? 
Foreign companies can take part in CIE as part of a consortium with at least 1 participating company being a local Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) involved in a substantive and meaningful way.

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