STEMPA
The STEMPA (Shorten Time to Execute Multi-party Project Agreements) Initiative is an HHP-EXCO-endorsed and ecosystem-aligned initiative. The STEMPA initiative provides structured solutions for the public sector to streamline multi-party research agreements and overcome collaboration delays.
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What to Expect with STEMPA
- Targeted rollout of STEMPA is on 1 April 2026.
- To be implemented for the Open Fund − Large Collaborative Grant (OF-LCG) and may apply to other grant programmes.
- Between September 2025 to March 2026, STEMPA will collaborate with institutions to provide briefings to the community (e.g., researchers, research admin, and legal divisions) to ensure awareness and readiness by full rollout on 1 April 2026.
REQUIRING FASTER AGREEMENT TURNAROUND
SUBMISSION WINDOW • 4 MONTHS
All parties must sign and submit the Research Collaboration Agreement to the grantors within 4 months. Funding will be released only upon successful submission.
ENABLING FASTER AGREEMENT TURNAROUND
STEMPA enables swift execution of Research Collaboration Agreements by streamlining the contracting process via the establishment of ecosystem-wide aligned principles and offering practical tools:
(1)
Pre-Aligned
Positions
No need for re-negotiations
There will be clear definitions of IP ownership, data ownership, and revenue sharing, some of which are enforced.
(2)
Guidance Documents
Institutional clarity on process
Resources such as a Structured Negotiation Framework and a Data Sharing Guidebook will be provided.
(3)
Standing Escalation Committee
Escalation protocol for impasses
An ecosystem-wide, standing committee comprising institutions’ top executives has been formed to resolve outstanding negotiation roadblocks.
Learn MoreSTEMPA MANIFESTO
Accelerating Research. Empowering Progress.
STEMPA is our commitment to making public sector research in Singapore faster, clearer, and more impactful.
Through standardised frameworks and strong support, STEMPA empowers teams to focus on what truly matters: solving real-world problems.
This is a collective step forward and we invite all partners to support and champion its implementation.
The STEMPA Manifesto is supported by,
A joint initiative developed by,
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