Resources

Singapore offers a range of assistance schemes to help businesses succeed. We have compiled a list of business grants and initiatives in this one-stop resource page for you, categorised by the stage and function of your businesses.

Look for Business Grants & Initiatives Here

Start-up (1-3 Years Old)

Innovation

Startup SG Tech (Micro)
Startup SG
Provides funding for startups to carry out Proof-of-Concept and Proof-of-Value trials for innovative technologies.

Startup SG Equity (Micro)
Startup SG

To catalyse private sector investments into local-based technology startups with strong IP and global potential.

As part of the Startup SG Equity scheme, the government will:
(i) Co-invest with independent, qualified third party investors into eligible startups; and
(ii) Invest in selected venture capital firms that will in turn invest into eligible startups, through a fund-of-funds approach.

The investment cap for general tech startups is $2M, and $12M for deep tech startups. The co-investment ratio for first institutional round for general tech startups is 7:3 up to the first $250K; 1:1 thereafter, up to $2M. The co-investment ration for deep tech startups is 2:1 up to the first $1M (for the first round of financing, otherwise 1:1) from SEED Capital, 1:1 thereafter, up to $4M; 1:2 thereafter, up to $8M; and 1:3 thereafter, up to $12M.

Early-stage deep tech startups based in Singapore, with a primary focus on Advanced Manufacturing, Pharmbio/Medtech, Agri-food tech. Minimum fund size of S$30M. The Investee Fund can invest up to 20% of its fund size per investee company. Total investments by the Investee Fund into Singapore-based deep tech startups should minimally be matched against EDBI’s capital commitment using a 1:1 ratio or at least 20% of the total fund size.

Startup SG Accelerator (Micro)
Startup SG
Supports incubators and accelerators in strategic growth sectors that take on the role of catalysing growth opportunities for high potential startups through their programmes, mentorship and provision of resources.

Startup SG Founder (Micro)
Startup SG
Provides mentorship and startup capital grant to first-time entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas.

Through SSGF, first-time founders can access funding through a startup grant and mentorship from Accredited Mentor Partners (AMPs). This includes pitch training, networking opportunities with investors and corporates, secretarial and accounting support.

With effect from 1 April 2024, EnterpriseSG will support all successful startup grant recipients on a 1:1 support ratio, for a grant amount from S$20,000 to S$50,000. Applicants will have to work with their respective AMPs and submit their applications to EnterpriseSG. Following which, applicants are required to inject co-matching paid-up capital into the startup at a 1:1 ratio to the grant quantum that they are applying for(e.g. S$20,000 capital is required for S$20,000 grant quantum).

Co-matching capital may also originate from AMP’s/ third party’s investment into the startup (e.g. convertible / SAFE notes) in lieu of paid-up capital. Applicants are required to provide at least 50% of the co-matching capital in the form of paid-up capital on ACRA Bizfile at point where application is submitted to EnterpriseSG.

Startup SG Talent (Micro)
Startup SG
Supports startups’ talent needs.

Schemes under this pillar include: EntrePass, T-Up, Global Ready Talent Programme (GRT), Tech@SG Programme, Global Tech Talent Alliance (GTTA), and Innovation & Enterprise Fellowship Programme (IFP).

Startup SG Infrastructure (Micro)
Startup SG
Provides physical spaces (e.g. LaunchPad @one-north, LaunchPad @ JID, Singapore Water Exchange) for startups to grow, experiment, and flourish.

SEEDS Capital (Micro, SME)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)
As the investment arm of Enterprise Singapore, SEEDS Capital seeks to catalyse smart monies in Singapore-based, early-stage technology startups. SEEDS co-invests with institutional investors in innovative startups with strong intellectual content and global market potential.

SEEDS Capital co-invests in startups with the following ratio:

For first institutional round and before:
- General Tech: 7:3 up to the first $250,000 from SEEDS Capital; 1:1 thereafter, up to S$2 milllion
- Deep Tech: 2:1 up to the first S$1 million from SEEDS Capital; 1:1 thereafter, up to S$4 million; 1:2 thereafter, up to S$8 million; 1:3 thereafter, up to S$12 million
For second institutional round and onwards:
- General Tech: 1:1 thereafter, up to S$2 million
- Deep tech: 1:1 thereafter, up to S$4 million; 1:2 thereafter, up to S$8 million; 1:3 thereafter, up to S$12 million

Vibrant Heartlands Programme for Merchants’ Associations (Micro, SME)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)
The Vibrant Heartlands Programme for Merchants’ Associations (VHMA) supports MAs in organising events that boost activity and footfall in HDB estates. Activities can include art installations, workshops, and festivals tailored to each neighbourhood’s needs.

VHMA offers two tiers of support:

– Standard tier (For bite-sized events): 90% grant on qualifying costs of $3,000 per application, with pre-scoped activities (e.g. workshops, games)
– Upsized tier (For larger-scale customisable events): 90% grant on qualifying costs of up to $200,000 per application

Events can be held in public or common spaces within HDB estates, with approvals. The programme runs from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, and all activities must be completed by then.

Enhanced Visual Merchandising Programme (Micro, SME)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)
The Enhanced Visual Merchandising Programme supports heartland shops in improving content creation and shopfront design through training, consultancy, and makeovers.

Shops can receive up to $60,000 in grants for larger-scale, customised projects – covering items like lighting, signages, flooring, and more. Interactive or sensory features are also supported, and shops may appoint their own vendor with approval.

To qualify, heartland shops must:

Be registered and incorporated in Singapore
Have at least 30% local shareholding
Have a group annual turnover not exceeding $100 million, or group employment not exceeding 200 employees
Not have previously applied (directors/shareholders/related companies in the same trade)
Operate a physical shopfront in HDB estates
Complete the programme and training sessions
Commit to using the solution for at least 12 months

Business Development/Leadership

Enterprise Financing Scheme (EFS) (Micro, SME, MNC)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)

Provides support for businesses at various stages of growth to access financing and stronger support for young businesses. EFS covers seven different areas – green growth projects, working capital, fixed assets, venture debt, trade, projects, and mergers & acquisitions.

Green Loan: Supports local enterprises embarking on their sustainability journey. Open for applications until 31 Mar 2026. All applications must reach ESG and be approved by a partner FI by 31 Mar 2026.
SME Working Capital Loan: Finances SME operational cashflow needs. Maximum loan quantum at S$500,000.
SME Fixed Assets Loan: Meant for SMEs to finance their investments in domestic and overseas fixed assets at up to S$30 million/borrower.
Venture Debt Loan: Flexible repayment plans for early-stage/deep tech start-ups with irregular cash flow. Maximum loan quantum supported at $8 million.
Trade Loan: For enterprises with trade financing requirements. As announced in Budget 2025, enhancement to maximum loan quantum for EFS-Trade at S$10 million will be made permanent from 1 Apr 2025.
Project Loan: For enterprises to finance secured overseas projects.
Mergers & Acquisitions Loan: Finances the expansion of local or overseas enterprises. Enhanced until 31 Mar 2026, to include domestic M&A activities.
Foreign-based Financial Institutions / Multilateral Development Bank Loans: Supports Singapore enterprises’ internationalisation efforts. Open for applications until 31 Mar 2026. All applications must reach EnterpriseSG and be approved by a participating Financial Institution (FI) by 31 Mar 2026.

SG:D Spark (Micro, SME)
Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
Aimed at addressing the key challenges and supporting the growth of promising Singapore-based ICM startups through selected Government tools as well as creation of a vibrant, collaborative ecosystem and network.

IMDA Licensing (Micro, SME, MNC)
Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
IMDA’s one-stop online services portal provides licence applicants with information they need to complete their applications.

IMDA Regulations (Micro, SME, MNC)
Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
IMDA has put in place a number of guidelines, acts and code of practices, which bring clarity to the industry as well as provide more informed choices for consumers.

Digital Industry Singapore (DISG) (Micro, SME, MNC)
Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
A joint office of the Economic Development Board (EDB), Enterprise Singapore (ESG) and Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA). DISG will build up both the consumer technology and enterprise technology segments of the ecosystem.

Business Grants Portal (Micro, SME)
Government
One-stop portal for businesses to apply for grants according to their needs without having to approach multiple agencies.

Some of the grants you can apply on the Business Grants Portal for:

Business Adaptation Grant (Enterprise Singapore)
Market Readiness Assistance (Enterprise Singapore)
Enterprise Development Grant (Enterprise Singapore)
Business Improvement Fund (Singapore Tourism Board)
Leisure Events Fund (Singapore Tourism Board)
Experience Step-Up Fund (Singapore Tourism Board)
Aviation Development Fund (Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore)
Agri-Food Cluster Transformation Fund (Singapore Food Agency)
Electric Vehicle Common Charger Grant (Land Transport Authority)
Productivity Solutions Grant

Cashflow & Costs

Tax Exemption Scheme for New Start-Up (Micro, SME, MNC)
Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS)
Tax exemption applicable for all new incorporated Singapore companies in the first 3 consecutive year assessment, except those with principal activity as investment holding and undertakes property development for sale and investment.

75% exemption on the first $100,000 of normal chargeable income; and a further 50% exemption on the next $100,000 of normal chargeable income.

* Normal chargeable income refers to income to be taxed at the prevailing Corporate Income Tax rate of 17%.

CIT Rebate Cash Grant (Micro, SME, MNC)
Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS)
As announced in Budget 2025, to provide support for companies’ cash flow needs, a CIT Rebate of 50% of the corporate tax payable will be granted to all taxpaying companies, whether tax resident or not, for YA 2025.

Active companies that have employed at least one local employee in 2024 (referred to as “local employee condition”) will receive a minimum benefit of $2,000 in the form of a CIT Rebate Cash Grant. The total maximum benefits of CIT Rebate and CIT Rebate Cash Grant that a company may receive is $40,000. Depending on the company’s eligibility for CIT Rebate Cash Grant, the amount of CIT Rebate that may be granted is as follows:

If company meets local employee condition and receives CIT Rebate Cash Grant of $2,000:

If CIT Rebate ≤ $2,000, no CIT Rebate to be given.
If CIT Rebate > $2,000, CIT Rebate (capped at $40,000) less $2,000 to be given.

If company does not meet local employee condition and does not receive CIT Rebate Cash Grant of $2,000

If CIT Rebate > $0, CIT Rebate (capped at $40,000) to be given.

The CIT Rebate Cash Grant seeks to provide support for smaller companies which may otherwise receive little or no CIT Rebate. To be eligible for the CIT Rebate Cash Grant, a company must be an active company and must have met the local employee condition.

Enterprise Innovation Scheme (EIS) (Micro, SME, MNC)
Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS)
To encourage businesses to engage in research and development (“R&D”), innovation and capability development activities.

Existing tax measures will be enhanced and a new tax measure will be introduced. In addition, eligible businesses may opt to convert up to $100,000 of the total qualifying expenditure for each Year of Assessment (“YA”) into cash at a conversion rate of 20%.

The EIS is available for YA 2024 to YA 2028.

Corporate Volunteer Scheme (CVS) (Micro, SME, MNC)
Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS)
To encourage corporate volunteerism, businesses may claim 250% tax deduction on qualifying expenditure incurred from 1 Jul 2016 to 31 Dec 2026 when they send their employees to volunteer and provide services, including secondments, to Institutions of a Public Character (IPCs). Activities include those conducted virtually (e.g. online mentoring and tuition support for youths/ children) or outside of the IPCs’ premises (e.g. refurbishment of rental flats). The qualifying expenditure is subject to a cap of $250,000 per business per Year of Assessment (YA). A qualifying expenditure cap of $50,000 is also imposed on each IPC per calendar year.

Inclusive Business Programme (Micro, SME)
SG Enable
This programme supports inclusive businesses by directly allocating them HDB shop spaces when at least 20% of their employees are persons with disabilities. In addition, inclusive businesses that are SMEs will enjoy a 30% rental discount for their first three years of tenancy, with the option of renewing for another 3 years.

Business Adaptation Grant (BizAdapt) (Micro, SME)
Enterprise Singapore
For local companies that export to and/or have operations in overseas markets, and are impacted by tariffs. Offers up to two years of support, capped at $100,000 per enterprise, with advisory for:
1. Free Trade Agreements and trade compliance,
2. Legal and contractual matters, and
3. Supply chain optimisation and market diversification
4. Reconfiguration costs for enterprises with manufacturing operations overseas or locally, such as logistics and inventory holding costs.

Jobs and Skills

Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) (Micro, SME)
Workforce Singapore (WSG)
The ETSS offers additional support for SMEs in the form of higher course fee subsidies. SMEs can receive SkillsFuture funding, of up to 90% of the course fees when they sponsor their employees to attend SSG supported courses. The following types of training are covered under the Enhanced Training Support for SMEs:

CET Centre courses and CET courses offered by the Autonomous Universities, Polytechnics, ITE and the National Institute of Early Childhood development (NIEC): Up to 90% of course fees
Certifiable courses (Conducted by External Training Providers): Up to 70% of course fees
In-house certifiable training: Course fee subsidies at $15 per hour

Course Fee and Absentee Payroll Funding (Micro, SME)
Workforce Singapore (WSG)
Course Fee and Absentee Payroll Funding are available for employers who sponsor employees for training.

SMEs are eligible for Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS), an enhanced subsidy on top of the baseline amount, for Singapore Citizen (SC), Permanent Resident (PR), or Long-term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) holder trainees, where applicable.
Breakdown of Funding Support:
– Courses conducted by Continuing Education and Training (CET) Centres: Up to 90% of course fee subsidies
– Courses conducted by other training providers with SkillsFuture-approved certifiable courses: Up to 70% of course fee subsidies
– In-house certifiable training: Course fee subsidies at $15 per hour

Absentee Payroll Funding for SSG-approved courses for Employers:
– Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents: $4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year
– Singapore Citizens aged 30 and above, earning a monthly salary ≤ $2,500: 95% of hourly basic salary, capped at $13 per hour

Jobs-Skills Integrators (JSIT) (Micro, SME)
SkillsFuture Singapore
The Jobs-Skills Integrator (JSIT) initiative is a new introduction to Singapore’s training and placement ecosystem announced at Budget 2023.

JSITs are intermediaries who will work with industry, training and employment facilitation partners to optimise training provision and job matching services for companies and individuals. They will help to aggregate manpower and skills demand, activate supply of training, and help match skilled workers to jobs.

SkillsFuture Singapore, together with Workforce Singapore, and Enterprise Singapore will pilot JSITs in the Precision Engineering, Retail and Wholesale Trade sectors.

The appointed JSITs will start to establish their network of partners which could include but are not limited to:

Trade associations and chambers or any other business organisations
Unions or any other worker representative groups
Training providers
Employment agencies
Other industry intermediaries such as SkillsFuture Queen Bees and Skills Development Partners

JSITs in the 3 pilot sectors are seeking the partners listed above for collaboration.

SkillsFuture Workforce Development Grant (WDG) (Micro, SME)
SkillsFuture Singapore
Announced at the Committee of Supply 2025, the SkillsFuture Workforce Development Grant (WDG) forms part of the Enterprise Workforce Transformation Package (EWTP), which also includes the redesigned SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC).

This new grant brings together existing Government workforce transformation schemes under SkillsFuture Singapore and Workforce Singapore (e.g. WSG’s Career Conversion Programmes, SSG’s NACE Workplace Learning Projects).

More information will be available as WDG is progressively rolled out in 2026.

Company Training Committee (CTC) Grant (Micro, SME)
National Trade Union Congress (NTUC)
The new NTUC CTC Grant is managed by NTUC’s e2i (Employment and Employability Institute) to support applicants that have formed CTCs to implement transformation plans that will lead to better worker and business outcomes. The NTUC CTC Grant provides funding support of up to 70% of the qualifying cost for each project.

VentureForGood (VFG) (Micro, SME)
raiSE
To provide support to the growth stage of Singapore social enterprises in creating social impact, such as inclusive products or services or inclusive employment of disadvantaged individuals. For new and existing social enterprises that are just starting up, they can apply for a grant with funding of up to $300,000.

Career Health SG (Micro, SME, MNC)
MOM, WSG, SkillsFuture
A portal with tools to guide employers in talent attraction and retention strategies.

Company Above 3 Years Old

Business Development/Leadership

Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) (Micro, SME, MNC)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)

Businesses can tap on support for projects in 3 key areas – core capabilities, innovation and productivity, and internationalisation.
From 1 Apr 2023, SMEs can receive up to 50% support for EDG (sustainability-related projects may be supported at up to 70% from 1 Apr 2023 to 31 Mar 2026).

Enterprise Financing Scheme (EFS) (Micro, SM E, MNC)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)

Green Loan: Supports local enterprises embarking on their sustainability journey. Open for applications until 31 Mar 2026. All applications must reach ESG and be approved by a partner FI by 31 Mar 2026.
SME Working Capital Loan: Finances SME operational cashflow needs. Maximum loan quantum at S$500,000.
SME Fixed Assets Loan: Meant for SMEs to finance their investments in domestic and overseas fixed assets at up to S$30 million/borrower.
Venture Debt Loan: Flexible repayment plans for early-stage/deep tech start-ups with irregular cash flow. Maximum loan quantum supported at $8 million.
Trade Loan: For enterprises with trade financing requirements. As announced in Budget 2025, enhancement to maximum loan quantum for EFS-Trade at S$10 million will be made permanent from 1 Apr 2025.
Project Loan: For enterprises to finance secured overseas projects.
Mergers & Acquisitions Loan: Finances the expansion of local or overseas enterprises. Enhanced until 31 Mar 2026, to include domestic M&A activities.
Foreign-based Financial Institutions / Multilateral Development Bank Loans: Supports Singapore enterprises’ internationalisation efforts. Open for applications until 31 Mar 2026. All applications must reach EnterpriseSG and be approved by a participating Financial Institution (FI) by 31 Mar 2026.

Enterprise Leadership for Transformation (ELT) (SME)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)

Supports business leaders of promising SMEs in their business transformation goals over 9-10 months, building their business growth capabilities.
Offers access to an alumni network for peer learning and collaboration.
The ELT will be delivered by a network of partners including Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs), financial institutions, and industry experts.
The course fee is on average S$26,000 per participant before subsidies. Companies eligible for subsidies pay approximately S$4,200 (inclusive of GST) per participant.

SME Centres (Micro, SME)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)

SME Centres provide business diagnosis and advisory services, capability workshops and group based upgrading projects for micro and small enterprises.
SME Centres will take on the role as growth partners for promising micro and small enterprises, to jointly develop business plans and support implementation efforts.
Specialist Advisors at SME Centres will provide in-depth support to enterprises in specific areas such as digitalisation and financing advice. Firms can approach any of the SME Centres for an appointment.

Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) (Micro, SME)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)

Businesses can access a wide range of pre-scoped solutions, including IT solutions and equipment improve business productivity.
Support level is up to 50% of eligible costs for local SMEs, companies can receive up to $30,000 to improve business productivity.

Heartland Enterprises (Micro, SME)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)
Access a suite of programmes and solutions tailored to help heartland businesses boost revenue, enhance operational efficiency and attract more customers. Schemes include:

Business Productivity Solutions
Capability Development
Enhanced Visual Merchandising Programme
Heartland Enterprise Placemaking Grant (HEPG)
Heartland Innovation and Transformation Programe (HIT)

Heartland Enterprise Placemaking Grant (Micro, SME)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)
The Heartland Enterprise Placemaking Grant (HEPG) encourages heartland merchants to organise innovative placemaking activities. These include community engagement activities, public art installations, workshops, and thematic festivals. These activities will complement regular events in the heartlands organised by the local Community Clubs and Merchants’ Associations, contributing to business growth and footfall in the heartlands.

The HEPG defrays up to 50% of eligible cost for selected placemaking activities organised by heartland merchants in the heartlands, capped at S$10,000 support per project.

Supportable areas include:

Third-party consultancy
Hardware, equipment and software
Marketing
Professional services (e.g. event management, branding/creative works, audit)

However, the HEPG does not support operational costs and commonly found placemaking activities in the heartlands, such as festive light ups, bazaars and traditional night markets.

Heartland Innovation & Transformation (HIT) Programme (Micro, SME)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)
As part of Our Heartlands 2025 initiative, we want to create a hotbed of innovation and entrepreneurship to revitalise our local neighbourhoods. The new Heartland Innovation & Transformation (HIT) Programme is a 12-month programme for heartland enterprises aspiring to testbed their innovation ideas, to build capabilities and scale.

Enterprises on board the programme will have access to:

Mentorship from successful entrepreneurs;
Networking opportunities through events and fireside chats;
Curated training courses by Heartland Enterprise Centre Singapore (HECS) and selected Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs);
Facilitated access to infrastructural resources at Centres of Innovation and IHLs;
Affordable modular spaces at temporary locations in the pilot site of Ang Mo Kio Town Centre, or direct allocation of the Housing and Development Board’s (HDB) vacant shop spaces through the HDB Enhanced Entrepreneur Scheme, to be rented from HDB at valuer-assessed market rent with 10% rental discount on the 1st term of the 3-year tenancy.

Scale-up SG (SME, MNC)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)
Scale-up SG is a 12-18 months programme that helps selected high-growth potential local companies scale effectively, become leaders in their fields and be groomed into future global champions. The programme aims to accelerate the companies’ growth so that they are able to contribute significantly to Singapore’s economy and create good jobs for Singaporeans.

Programme is by invitation only. ESG will reach out to selected companies to engage you on your growth needs.

Singapore Global Enterprise (SGE) Initiative (SME, MNC)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)
To nurture and support promising local enterprises tailored to specific needs in areas such as innovation, internationalisation and fostering of new partnerships with other firms.

Singapore Global Executive Programme (SGEP) (SME, MNC)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)
Help local enterprises build a pipeline of young local talent with the potential to take on regional or global leadership positions.

Co-development of structured career progression pathway for graduates or employees with less than 3 years of work experience: Includes rotations, meaningful global attachments and connection opportunities with like-minded peers.

GoBusiness e-Adviser for Government Assistance (Micro, SME)
Government
Businesses can get customised guidance on government assistance. The e-adviser will recommend the most relevant government assistance to businesses via a guided set of questions on business needs.

Business Grants Portal (Micro, SME)
Government
One-stop portal for businesses to apply for grants according to their needs without having to approach multiple agencies.

You can apply on the Business Grants Portal for:

Business Adaptation Grant (Enterprise Singapore)
Market Readiness Assistance (Enterprise Singapore)
Enterprise Development Grant (Enterprise Singapore)
Business Improvement Fund (Singapore Tourism Board)
Leisure Events Fund (Singapore Tourism Board)
Experience Step-Up Fund (Singapore Tourism Board)
Aviation Development Fund (Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore)
Agri-Food Cluster Transformation Fund (Singapore Food Agency)
Electric Vehicle Common Charger Grant (Land Transport Authority)
Productivity Solutions Grant

SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) (SME)
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)
Additional support for employers investing in workforce and enterprise transformation. Eligible employers will receive a one-off $10,000 credit per firm to cover up to 90% out-of-pocket expenses for workforce and/or enterprise transformation.

As announced at Budget 2025, the current SFEC, originally set to expire in Jun 2025, will be extended until the redesigned SFEC is ready in second half of 2026, to allow companies time to use their remaining credits and plan their transformation efforts accordingly.

From second half of 2026, the SFEC will be redesigned to better support employers for your workforce transformation needs under the Enterprise Workforce Transformation Package (EWTP). All eligible companies that qualify for the current SFEC will get a fresh $10,000 credit in an online wallet. The credit can be used to immediately offset out-of-pocket expenses for eligible workforce transformation initiatives and courses.

All eligible employers have been notified. No application is necessary.

Digital Industry Singapore (DISG) (Micro, SME, MNC)
Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
A joint office of the Economic Development Board (EDB), Enterprise Singapore (ESG) and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA). DISG will build up both the consumer technology and enterprise technology segments of the ecosystem.

Healthier Ingredient Development Scheme (HIDS) (Micro, SME, MNC)
Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS)
To encourage food manufacturers to innovate and market a wider variety of healthier ingredients and products suited to local tastes, as well as supports the industry in promoting the uptake of healthier ingredients in Singapore’s food service.

HIDS was further enhanced in 2021 to comprise 2 sub-schemes:

Healthier Choice Symbol Development Scheme (HDS): Worth up to $200,000/project of grant support to support the R&D of products to obtain the Healthier Choice Symbol (HCS) certification. (HDS is offered for products that are not yet HCS certified.)
Go-to-Market Scheme (GTMS): Worth up to $300,000/year of grant support to support the commercialisation and marketing of Healthier Choice Symbol (HCS) products. (*GTMS is offered for products that are already HCS certified.)

As a HIDS partner, you will receive up to $500,000/project in product development and marketing support from the Health Promotion Board (HPB) for the development or improvement of qualifying healthier ingredient(s) as well as for the commercialisation, marketing, and promotion efforts of these ingredients.

As an HIDS participant, you will get listed on HPB’s website and other publicity platforms as a supplier contact. Coupled with the nationwide public education campaigns that HPB will be running to promote the availability of healthier food options, this could potentially widen your reach to new F&B businesses looking for suitable suppliers for their healthier offerings.

Jobs & Skills

Capability Transfer Programme (Micro, SME, MNC)
Workforce Singapore (WSG)
Provides funding support of up to 50% for businesses to:

Bring foreign specialists into Singapore to train their local employees in new capabilities on a time-limited basis.
Send local trainees for overseas training attachments to acquire new capabilities.
Support local specialists (who were previously trained by foreign specialists or trained overseas) conducting capability transfer training for locals.

Funding support for the CTP can include components such as attachment-related costs and salary support for foreign specialists, local specialists, and local trainees on overseas attachments to acquire new capabilities. In the case of industry-wide projects, funding for equipment cost and venue cost may also be considered on a case-by-case basis. Support levels will be determined by Workforce Singapore (WSG) in consultation with relevant sector agencies, on a co-funding basis where applicable.

GoBusiness Support and Programmes (Micro, SME, MNC)
Workforce Singapore (WSG) and SkillsFuture Singapore
Businesses can explore information and resources on relevant jobs and skills initiatives under SkillsFuture Singapore and Workforce Singapore via this one-stop portal to support their training and human capital development needs.

Career Conversion Programme (CCP) (Micro, SME, MNC)
Workforce Singapore (WSG)
Provide salary support to employers for reskilling mid-career individuals. Long-term unemployed or mature jobseekers aged 40 and above are eligible for higher salary support of 90%. WSG offers CCPs in around 30 sectors to help mid-career jobseekers or existing employees reskill and take on new job roles with good prospects and opportunities for progression.

Types of CCPs:

Place-and-Train (PnT): Companies hire jobseekers and put the individuals through on-the-job training (OJT) or industry-recognised training to take on a new growth job role.
Attach-and-Train (AnT): Companies act as host employers to provide jobseekers with training and work attachments, in growth job roles where there are good prospects for placement.
Job Redesign (JR) Reskilling: Companies sends existing employees for reskilling, to take on growth job roles aligned to Industry Transformation Maps/Jobs Transformation Maps. Growth jobs roles are emerging or good job opportunities with long-term prospects for progression, identified in each sector in response to how the industry is expected to transform over time.

Place-and-Train CCPs / JR-Reskilling CCPs:
a. WSG funding support will be provided to Employers.
b. Employers will co-fund the remaining salary.

Funding Rates for Place-and-Train CCPs / JR-Reskilling CCPs:

The standard rate (SCs/PRs below age of 40) of salary support and course fee subsidy is up to 70% of monthly salary for CCP training duration (capped at $5,000 per month).
Enhanced wage support levels and course fee subsidy (for mature or long-term unemployed Singapore Citizen / Permanent Resident trainees) is up to 90% of Monthly Salary for CCP training duration (capped at $7,500 per month).

Attach-and-Train CCPs:
a. WSG funding support will be provided to Trainees.
b. Hosting Employers will co-fund at least an additional 10% of prevailing salary

Funding Rates for Attach-and-Train CCPs:

The course fee subsidy for Attach-and-Train PCPs is up to 70% for all SCs and PRs.
WSG funds 50-70% of prevailing salary for Attach-and-Train training duration (capped at $5,000 per month), and the hosting employer co-funds at least an additional 10% of prevailing salary.

SGUnited Mid-Career Pathways Programme for Host Organisations (Micro, SME, MNC)
Workforce Singapore (WSG)
The SGUnited Mid-Career Pathways Programme was introduced to support mid-career individuals to widen their professional networks and gain new, in-demand skills while preparing for more permanent jobs in the future. The Government will fund 70% of the training allowance for the duration of the event. The monthly training allowance provided may vary depending on the scope of the attachment.

Trainees of such programmes will receive a training allowance of $1,800 to $3,800 per month for the duration of the attachment. The approved monthly training allowance may vary depending on the scope of the attachment proposed by the host organisation. The government co-funds the training allowance with the host organisation.

Job Redesign Initiatives (Micro, SME, MNC)
Workforce Singapore (WSG) and SkillsFuture Singapore
To support companies in redesigning job roles to drive business transformation, various sector-specific initiatives and tool-kits are available. Co-developed with industry and government partners, these initiatives and toolkits will help guide companies to undertake a systematic approach towards job redesign, and tap on ready-to-go and industry-relevant solutions.

Employment Support for Ex-Offenders (Micro, SME, MNC)
Workforce Singapore (WSG)
The employment support programme for ex-offenders provides employers with an alternative pool of trained and skilled workers.

National Centre of Excellence for Workplace Learning (NACE) (Micro, SME)
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)
Businesses can tap on this to build their in-house training system and workplace learning capabilities, as well as certify workplace trainers using best-in-class training practices through customised solutions.

All eligible employers have been notified. No application is necessary.

Skills Framework (Micro, SME, MNC)
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)
Businesses can use the Skills Framework to design their human resource strategy and talent development plans. Each framework provides key information on the sector, career pathways, job roles, existing and emerging skills required, and suggested training programmes.

SkillsFuture Series (Micro, SME, MNC)
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)
Businesses can use these short, industry relevant programmes to train employees in emerging and priority areas, namely data analytics, finance, tech-enabled services, digital media, cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, advanced manufacturing, and urban solutions.

SkillsFuture Work-Study Programmes (SF-WSP) (Micro, SME, MNC)
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)

Businesses can groom and hire fresh talent through WSP from the Certificate to Post-Graduate levels. Businesses will jointly design and deliver with Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and appointed private providers.

SkillsFuture Queen Bee (SFQB) (SME)
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)
Businesses can build industry relevant skills by participating in projects and training programmes curated by the SFQB companies. Participating SMEs can also access a skills support ecosystem through advisory from the SFQBs to diagnose and identify their skills needs.

SkillsFuture e-Adviser for Skills Training (Micro, SME, MNC)
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)
Support skills development of the workforce to keep up and advance with the business as it transforms and grows. Help business owners get personalised recommendations on skills training courses and SkillsFuture initiatives relevant to their business as part of the SkillsFuture Movement.

SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) (Micro, SME, MNC)
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)
The SCTP is a Train-and-Place scheme, open to all Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents who are looking for training opportunities to transit to a new sector or job role.

Key features of the SCTP include:

Industry-relevant courses in sectors with good hiring opportunities such as Infocomm and Technology, Professional Services and Advanced Manufacturing.
Modular training courses of three to 12 months duration.
Flexibility of part-time or full-time courses.
Skills and training advisory prior to course enrolment to help trainees select suitable courses that match their strengths and interests.
Employment facilitation services and career advisory to enhance trainees’ employment prospects.
Baseline subsidy of up to 70% of course fees.
Enhanced funding subsidy of up to 90% of course fees for Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and above under SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy.
Additional course fee support of up to 95% of total course fees for Singapore Citizens who meet the following criteria:
- ComCare Short-to-Medium-Term Assistance (SMTA) recipients;
- Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) recipients;
- Long Term Unemployed (LTU); or
- Persons with Disabilities who are registered with SGEnable.

More information will be available as WDG is progressively rolled out in 2026.

Open Door Programme (ODP) (Micro, SME, MNC)
SG Enable
Supports employers to hire, train, and integrate persons with disabilities into the workforce through recruitment, job support services, training grant as well as a Job Redesign Grant which covers up to 90% of costs incurred, capped at $20,000 per person with disability.

Up to 90% of course fee subsidy for co-workers that take up SG Enable’s list of curated training courses.

Enabling Business Hubs (Micro, SME, MNC)
SG Enable
Developed by SG Enable, Enabling Business Hubs (EBHs) have Centres for Inclusive Employment for employers which act as one-stop hubs for industry-specific training and employment facilitation for persons with disabilities. EBHs also bring training and employment opportunities for persons with disabilities closer to their homes. They support persons with disabilities through customised job support and a structured work environment with inclusive practices.

Employers can participate in learning journeys at the hub to better understand how job redesign and adoption of technology can occur in a real-world setting to facilitate the employment of persons with disabilities and implement these at their workplaces.

The first EBH – EBH@Jurong – has been set up and is located next to Lakeside MRT. EBH@Jurong aims to bring training and employment opportunities closer to the homes of persons with disabilities living in the West, including those with higher work support needs. EBH@Jurong has a Centre for Inclusive Employment in the Logistics sector to onboard more inclusive employers and create job opportunities for persons with disabilities in the sector.

Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) (Micro, SME)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)

Businesses can access a wide range of pre-scoped solutions, including IT solutions and equipment to improve business producitivity.
Support level is up to 50% of eligible costs for local SMEs, companies can receive up to $30,000 to improve business productivity.

Tech @ SG Programme (Micro, SME, MNC)
Economic Development Board (EDB)
Aims to help fast-growing companies access the critical talent they need to grow and scale their business in Singapore and the region.

TechSkills Accelerator (TeSA) (Micro, SME, MNC)
Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
Supports both current information and communications technology (ICT) professionals and non-ICT professionals to upgrade and acquire new skills and domain knowledge that are in demand, and to stay competitive and meet the challenges of a fast-moving digital landscape. TeSA’s Company-Led Training Programme will be enhanced to provide more support for businesses looking to hire and train mature PMETs aged 40 and above.

As an employer, you will:

Receive funding support from IMDA, WSG, SSG or NTUC to implement the respective training programme.
Be able to employ ICT professionals who undergo/have undergone training and be equipped with the relevant skills and aptitude to meet the needs of your company.
Be able to upskill and deepen the skills of existing employees who are mid-level ICT professionals.

TechSkills Accelerator (TeSA) for ITE and Polytechnics (TIP) Alliance (Micro, SME, MNC)
Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
The TechSkills Accelerator (TeSA) for ITE and Polytechnics Alliance (TIP Alliance) is an industry-driven collaboration committed to empowering Polytechnic and Institute of Technical Education (ITE) students and graduates with the necessary skills to excel in diverse tech roles across industries.

Internship – co-funding for monthly stipend to cover the cost of training during the internship.
Apprenticeship – support for monthly stipend/salary, and local/overseas training of trainees.
Work-study upgrading – grants to defray the costs of providing on-the-job training, as well as co-funding for monthly stipend to cover cost of training polytechnic/ITE upgraders during work attachments.

Company-led Training Programme (CLT) (Micro, SME, MNC)
Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
The Company-Led Training (CLT) programme aims to accelerate the professional development of tertiary graduates and mid-career professionals including mature PMETs, through an on-the-job training programme to help them achieve competencies for jobs in demand by industry, especially those that support the digital economy sector transformation efforts.

The CLT programme aligns to the Skills Framework of ICT and focuses on developing tech skills. Through this programme, participants can take IT courses in Singapore designed to build expertise in thesel areas, especially in new areas like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), Data Analytics, Blockchain, etc.

Tech Immersion and Placement Programme (TIPP) (Micro, SME, MNC)
Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
The Tech Immersion and Placement Programme (TIPP) is a professional conversion programme that aims to convert non-ICT professionals into industry-ready ICT professionals. They will be required to find placement in tech job roles, after undergoing a short intensive and immersive training programme delivered by industry practitioners.

Through the immersive IT training courses offered in Singapore, trainees will build an impressive portfolio of ICT projects. They also get to interact with leading experts in the respective fields to help them prepare for roles in the ICT industry such as web developers, user experience designers, and data analysts.

Allows companies to recruit from a pool of trained ICT professionals who have undergone 3 to 4 months of immersive bootcamp-like training in the areas of data science, software development, user experience design, and digital marketing.

These professionals are ready to take on in-demand entry-level tech roles such as agile software developer, mobile app developer, user experience designer, and data analyst.

TechTalent.SG (Micro, SME, MNC)
SGTech
A web search portal which serves as a community of tech talents and hirers.

Enabling Employment Credit (EEC) (Micro, SME, MNC)
Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS)
Provides wage offsets to employers of Singaporean persons with disabilities aged 13 and above and earning below $4,000/month. They receive a wage offset of up to 20%, capped at $400/month. In addition, employers hiring local employees with disabilities who have not been working for at least six months will receive up to additional 20% wage offset, capped at $400 per month for each employee, for the first nine months of employment.

As announced at the Budget 2025, the Government will extend the Enabling Employment Credit (EEC) for another three years from 2026 to 2028.

Senior Employment Credit (Micro, SME, MNC)
Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS)
Provides wage offsets to help employers that employ Singaporean workers adjust to the higher Retirement Age and Re-employment Age. Higher support will be given for the older age bands.

For wages paid between 1 Jan 2024 and 31 Dec 2026, employers will receive up to 7% of the wages for Singaporean workers aged 60 and above earning up to $4,000 per month, depending on their age and wage.

As announced at the Budget 2025, the Government will extend the Senior Employment Credit (SEC) until 2026. The qualifying age group for the highest SEC wage support tier will be raised to 69 years in 2026, up from 68 years in 2025.

CPF Transition Offset (Micro, SME, MNC)
Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS)
To alleviate the rise in business costs due to the increase in CPF contribution rates for senior workers, the Government will provide employers with a transitionary wage offset equivalent to 50% of each year’s increase in employer CPF contribution rates for every Singaporean and Permanent Resident worker they employ aged above 55 to 70.

The offset to employers will be based on employees monthly incomes paid up to the CPF salary ceiling.

As announced at the Budget 2025, the Government will extend the CPF Transition Offset until 2026.

Uplifting Employment Credit (Micro, SME, MNC)
Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS)
To support the employment of ex-offenders, the UEC will be given to employers who hire local ex-offenders (Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident) earning below $4,000 and released within three years prior to employment.

The UEC provides a wage offset of up to 20% of the employees’ monthly income, capped at $600 per month for each employee for the first nine months of employment. The scheme will be applicable to ex-offenders hired from April 2023 to December 2028.

Global Business Leaders Programme (Micro, SME, MNC)
Economic Development Board (EDB)

Through GBLP, EDB will partner key companies to support Singaporean middle to senior managers who are nominated by their companies to access developmental opportunities that will better prepare them for regional or global corporate leadership roles. These include:

Overseas work assignments for development and exposure: Funding support for individuals identified by companies to take on critical overseas work assignments for training and exposure. This includes co-funding for executive management programmes to deepen skillsets required to support these overseas assignments.
Networking and mentoring opportunities for leadership development: Individuals under the GBLP will also be onboarded to the recently launched Singapore Leaders Network (SGLN) Fellowship programme, run by the Human Capital Leadership Institute, with support from EDB. This 9-month cohort-based programme allows individuals to access mentors, grow their professional networks and global perspectives to take on senior leadership positions.

Jobs Transformation Map (Micro, SME, MNC)
Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
Technology is radically transforming the workforce. To ensure that I&C professionals are equipped to take advantage of the opportunities that the digital economy brings, the I&C Jobs Transformation Map (JTM) was published to provide insights into the technologies that are changing the future of tech jobs and how workers and employers can successfully navigate these changes through job redesign and reskilling I&C professionals.

IMDA’s TechSkills Accelerator (TeSA), is a national initiative that aims to equips individuals with the necessary digital skills and stay competitive. It also provides employers with guidance in redesigning tech jobs for at-risk workers.

Innovation

A*STAR Collaborative Commerce Marketplace (ACCM) (SME, MNC)
Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
An online platform that enables businesses to network, form relationships, and foster collaborations among local companies and large multinational companies.

Operation & Technology Roadmap (OTR) (SME, MNC)
Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)

Initiative that supports companies in mapping their current and emerging technology needs to support future growth.

Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI) (Micro, SME, MNC)
Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)

SIFBI undertakes R&D and innovation in food, to boost local production capabilities and tap opportunities from global demand for safer, healthier, and more sustainable food.
SIFBI brings together research capabilities across A*STAR covering biotransformation, fermentation, nutrition, food process engineering, agri-food technology, alternative protein, waste valorisation, and safety research under 1 roof.

Tech Access Initiative (Micro, SME)
Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
Businesses can access a comprehensive suite of A*STAR’s advanced manufacturing equipment and biotech/biomedical scientific services, under the guidance of technical experts.

Headstart Programme (SME)
Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
Improves SMEs’ access to intellectual property (IP) by providing royalty-free and exclusive licenses for up to 36 months, for IP co-developed with A*STAR.

MedTech Catapult (SME)
Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
To accelerate the development of novel life sciences tools and medical devices, and build a go-to medical device product development platform in Singapore. Offers in-house engineering capabilities and will work closely with partners to translate intellectual property from technologies to commercial products, with a focus on sustainable design.

Nucleic Acid Therapeutics Initiative (Micro, SME)
Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
Aims to build Singapore into a regional hub for nucleic acid therapeutics (NAT) research, clinical translation, and commercialisation.

Key Research Pillars:

Innovative developments and emerging technologies in ribonucleic acid (RNA) therapeutics.
Building up Singapore’s resilience against future pandemics through developing accessible novel RNA based vaccines.
Production of consistent, high-quality, mRNA, siRNA and antisense oligonucleotide (ASO), to support commercialisation in startups, spinoffs and foster collaborations with industry.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centre of Excellence for the Manufacturing Sector (Micro, SME)
Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
An initiative that brings stakeholders across industry, research and the startup ecosystem together to develop AI-enabled solutions and improve the productivity and competitiveness of
the sector.

Companies will work with a dedicated team to develop AI-based solutions, receive training and technical consultancy on the development and management of AI models that are directly relevant to their challenges. Learn ways to better optimise their data infrastructures, including techniques such as data correction and AI model retraining and updates, and ensuring the ongoing relevance and accuracy of AI applications within their operations.

National Semiconductor Translation and Innovation Centre (NSTIC) (Micro, SME)
Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
Provide researchers and companies access to a common semiconductor manufacturing platform infrastructure including scientists and engineers, cleanroom facilities and industry-ready equipment. This will support companies with their translational research and development, semiconductor prototyping, testing, and small volume manufacturing. NSTIC will also train local R&D talent and provide companies access to intellectual properties (IPs) developed by A*STAR, NTU, NUS and SUTD.

Technology for Enterprise Capability Upgrading (T-Up) (SME, MNC)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)

Get up to 70% support of allowable costs as an SME or startup, or up to 30% support as an LLE. Both support levels are capped at S$250,000 per project.
Identify and execute suitable R&D or innovation projects for a period of up to two years through the attachment of research scientists, engineers and technical experts from A*STAR’s research institutes and institutes of higher learning.
Funding includes overseas costs such as living allowances and airfare of contracted research scientists and engineers.
Collaborate with R&D institutions for effective technology transfer, build up your R&D capabilities, and identify critical technologies for sustainable growth.

Centres of Innovation (COIs) (Micro, SME)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)
Supports businesses in the development and testing of new technology products, through provision of technical consultancy services, access to specialty equipment, and IP translation services.

Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) (Micro, SME, MNC)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)

Businesses can tap on support for projects in 3 key areas – core capabilities, innovation and productivity, and internationalisation.
From 1 Apr 2023, SMEs can receive up to 50% support for EDG (sustainability-related projects may be supported at up to 70% from 1 Apr 2023 to 31 Mar 2026).

Open Innovation Network (Micro, SME, MNC)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)
Gateway to open innovation challenges, news and resources for businesses to learn more about open innovation, find new opportunities to develop new products with market-fit, and address their business needs.

VHMA offers two tiers of support:

Standard tier (For bite-sized events): 90% grant on qualifying costs of $3,000 per application, with pre-scoped activities (e.g. workshops, games)
Upsized tier (For larger-scale customisable events): 90% grant on qualifying costs of up to $200,000 per application

Events can be held in public or common spaces within HDB estates, with approvals. The programme runs from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, and all activities must be completed by then.

To qualify, heartland shops must:

Be registered and incorporated in Singapore
Have at least 30% local shareholding
Have a group annual turnover not exceeding $100 million, or group employment not exceeding 200 employees
Not have previously applied (directors/shareholders/related companies in the same trade)
Operate a physical shopfront in HDB estates
Complete the programme and training sessions
Commit to using the solution for at least 12 months

Open Innovation Platform (SME, MNC)
Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
Provides a structured process to support businesses in identifying possible areas of digital innovation and matching them with solution providers. Includes a one-stop self-help platform for easy access to expertise and collaboration opportunities.

Research and Innovation Scheme for Companies (RIS(C)) (SME, MNC)
Economic Development Board (EDB)
A grant to support companies in conducting R&D activities in Singapore. It aims to lower the cost of innovation to support local technology development and innovation.

Corporate Venture Launchpad 3.0 (MNC)
Economic Development Board (EDB)
CVL 3.0 is for companies looking to unlock greater corporate innovation from Singapore. The programme supports multinational companies, large local enterprises, regional family businesses and high growth companies in Singapore to drive venture creation and startup partnerships. Support is complemented by our appointed Venture Studio and Open Innovation (OI) Partners.

Venture Creation Programme:

Participating companies will be required to dedicate full-time employees to be the venture lead (and other members as relevant) of the sprint team, provide adequate C-level attention towards supporting the sprint team and commitment for resourcing the setup of the venture upon successful concept validation.
Any venture launched from the Corporate Venture Launchpad shall be headquartered in Singapore.

Corporate Startup Partnerships:

Participating companies will be required to have dedicated resources to drive startup partnerships.
In collaboration with the OI Partner, participating companies must provide adequate C-level attention towards supporting the enhancement of processes and capabilities for driving effective startup partnerships, and to commit to signing pilot agreements with startups.

Other Requirements

Full details of eligibility criteria, programme conditions and deliverables are available through any of the appointed Venture Studio and OI Partners.
Each appointed Venture Studio or OI Partner may have additional requirements depending on their methodologies for ensuring successful concept validation sprints or startup partnerships.
Interested companies should discuss this with an appointed Venture Studio or OI Partner to find out more and assess best fit.

Kickstart Fund (KF)
Singapore Tourism Board
Aimed at adding to the existing quality tourism software and enhancing the vibrancy of Singapore as a tourist destination, the Kickstart Fund (KF) supports the creation and test-bedding of innovative consumer- or business-focused concepts and events with strong tourism potential and scalability.

Grantee will receive funding support capped at a maximum grant of up to $250,000 per edition (multi-edition supported, up to 4 editions over maximum 4 years), for qualifying third-party project-related cost:

Professional Services (including audit and survey)
Production (including equipment and materials)
Marketing

IPI Singapore (Micro, SME, MNC)
Innovation Partner for Impact (IPI)
Online marketplace and consultancy for businesses to connect with providers of suitable technology IP and demand-led innovation opportunities for business needs.

Innovation Advisors Programme (Micro, SME, MNC)
Innovation Partner for Impact (IPI)
Businesses can be guided by innovation mentors who will advise them in the development of innovation strategies, new products and solutions to address market needs, and connect businesses to technology and business partners.

National Innovation Challenges (NIC) (Micro, SME, MNC)
National Research Foundation (NRF)
Initiative for businesses to develop solutions that address listed challenges. NIC has allocated up to S$2 million in funding for each challenge.

National Robotics Programme (NRP) (Micro, SME, MNC)
National Robotics Programme (NRP)
To step up Singapore’s robotics capabilities in sectors such as manufacturing and logistics, facilities management and healthcare. Support business transformation through robotics and
strengthen Singapore’s position as a global hub for businesses, innovation, investors and talent.

Digitalisation

Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) (Micro, SME)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)

Businesses can access a wide range of pre-scoped solutions, including IT solutions and equipment to improve business productivity.
Support level is up to 50% of eligible costs for local SMEs, companies can receive up to $30,000 to improve business productivity.

Singapore Digital (SG:Digital) (Micro, SME)
Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
Singapore Digital (SG:Digital) is leading our digital transformation and is a nation-wide movement to unify Singapore’s digitalisation efforts. Whether it is help for different industries to start their digitalisation journey, or creating new ecosystems, opportunities and capabilities for the future, SG:Digital is set to take us ahead as a leading digital global node.

SMEs Go Digital (Micro, SME)
Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
Businesses can tap on support available under SMEs Go Digital, a whole-of-government programme that helps businesses develop digital capabilities.

Industry Digital Plans (under SMEs Go Digital) (IDP) (Micro, SME, MNC)
Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
Businesses can use Industry Digital Plans (IDPs) as a step-by-step guide on sector-specific digital solutions to adopt at each stage of business growth. IDPs for more sectors are progressively being developed. Businesses can adopt a wide range of pre-approved SME-friendly generic or sector-specific digital solutions, which include artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and cloud solutions, with funding support from the Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG).

Advanced Digital Solutions (under SMEs Go Digital) (Micro, SME)
Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
From 1 Apr 2022, businesses can access up to 70% funding support to adopt advanced digital solutions leveraging artificial intelligence and cloud technologies. These solutions will help businesses deepen their digital capabilities to strengthen business continuity measures and build resilience.

Chief Technology Officer-as-a-Service (CTOaaS) (under SMEs Go Digital) (Micro, SME)
Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
Supports SMEs to uncover their digitalisation needs and transform their business operations through professional IT consultancies offering end-to-end digital advice, from digital consultancy tailored to business needs, to downstream project implementation.

First-time usage of the digital advisory and project management services is available at no cost to eligible enterprises. Subsequent usage or enhancement of services will be based on commercial agreements, should the enterprises want to continue to engage the digital consultants.

GoCloud (Micro, SME)
Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
Supports local ICT SMEs to transform traditional software architecture and development practices to applications deployed and delivered as Cloud Native applications using Microservices and DevOps, so that they can be more agile, flexible and scalable.

For training, ICT SMEs will be able to tap on government funding if courses are aligned to Skills Framework for ICT and TeSA CITREP endorsed. Funding up to 90% is available.
For consultancy and coaching, IMDA will provide companies with up to 50% support, capped at $15,000, to engage services from a panel of Cloud Service Providers that have been appointed by IMDA.

Accreditation@SGD (Micro, SME)
Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
Establish credentials for promising and innovative Singapore-based Info-Comm and Media (ICM) companies. It helps accredited companies offer assurance of product core functionalities and ability to deliver.

Digital Leaders Programme (SME, MNC)
Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
Enables promising, high-potential local companies to become digital leaders by equipping them with digital capabilities and talent to transform their business models and capture new growth opportunities.

Emerging Technology Programme (Micro, SME)
Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
Focusing on supporting 4 key emerging technology domains – AI, Communications and Connectivity, Digital Trust, and Green Computing.

Hawkers Go Digital (Micro)
Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
To help stallholders progress alongside Singapore’s digitalisation, stallholders are encouraged to adopt a contactless digital payment option by positioning a unique SGQR label at their stall. By using a SGQR, stallholders will be able to receive digital payments through 19 different payment schemes, including DBS PayLah!, GrabPay and Singtel Dash.

Cashflow & Costs

Global Trader Programme (GTP) (SME, MNC)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)

Provides a reduced corporate tax rate of 5%, 10% or 15% on qualifying trading income for 5 years.
Qualifying trading income includes income from physical trading, brokering of physical trades, derivative trading income, and income from structured commodity financing activities.

Accessibility Fund (Micro, SME, MNC)
Building and Construction Authority (BCA)
To promote an accessible built environment, BCA has launched Accessibility Fund that provides grants to building owners for upgrading their existing buildings with essential accessibility and Universal Design features.

For private buildings built before the implementation of Code on Barrier-free Accessibility in Buildings 1990 that do not have Basic Accessibility features, eligible firms will receive up to 80% co-payment of the construction cost of the Basic Accessibility Features such as:

Accessible entrance;
Ramps;
Accessible toilet;
Signage accessibility features;
Lifts compliant with SS 550 (up to S$200,000/lift); and
Accessible car park lot.

For private buildings built before the implementation of Code on Accessibility in the Built Environment 2013 that have Accessibility features, the fund would co-pay up to 60% of the construction cost of Universal Design Features cited below:

Grab bars for ambulant disabled and elderly urinals/WC;
Child-friendly WC/urinal/wash basin;
Lactation room;
Diaper-changing room;
Hearing enhancement systems;
Braille and tactile features; and
Family car park lot

The EIS is available for YA 2024 to YA 2028.

Refundable Investment Credit (RIC) (Micro, SME, MNC)
Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS)
Support qualified firms in developing high-value and substantive economic activities in key sectors and new growth areas in Singapore. It will be awarded on an approval basis, through the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG). The credits are to be offset against Corporate Income Tax payable. Any unutilised credits will be refunded to the company in cash within four years from when the company satisfies the conditions for receiving the credits.

The RIC will support high-value and substantive economic activities such as:

Investing in new productive capacity (e.g., new manufacturing plant, production of low-carbon energy);
Expanding or establishing the scope of activities in digital services, professional services, and supply chain management;
Expanding or establishing headquarter activities, or Centres of Excellence;
Setting up or expansion of activities by commodity trading firms;
Carrying out R&D and innovation activities; and
Implementing solutions with decarbonisation objectives.

Overseas Humanitarian Assistance Tax Deduction Scheme (“OHAS”) (Micro, SME, MNC)
Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS)

Provide individual and corporate donors with 100% tax deduction for qualifying overseas cash donations. Qualifying overseas cash donations must meet the following two conditions to be eligible for tax deductions:

Donation must be made through a designated charity. Designated charities should have emergency humanitarian assistance as part of their charitable objectives, as well as enhanced governance and controls against illicit fund flows. Charities that qualify will be invited to participate in the pilot.
Donation must be made towards a fund-raiser for emergency humanitarian assistance with a valid Fund-Raising for Foreign Charitable Purposes (“FRFCP”) permit from the Commissioner of Charities (“COC”). Designated charities are required to apply for a FRFCP permit from the COC prior to commencement of a fund-raising appeal for an emergency humanitarian assistance cause.

Scheme will be piloted for four years from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2028.

Business Adaptation Grant (BizAdapt)
ESG

For local companies that export to and/or have operations in overseas markets, and are impacted by tariffs. Offers up to two years of support, capped at $100,000 per enterprise, with advisory for:
1. Free Trade Agreements and trade compliance,
2. Legal and contractual matters, and
3. Supply chain optimisation and market diversification
4. Reconfiguration costs for enterprises with manufacturing operations overseas or locally, such as logistics and inventory holding costs.

Sustainability

3R Fund (SME, MNC)
National Environment Agency (NEA)
Supports organisations/companies to reduce waste disposed of at NEA’s incineration plants and disposal facilities through the implementation of waste minimisation and recycling projects. Projects that result in an increase in the quantity of solid waste (this excludes toxic and chemical wastes) recycled or a reduction in the quantity of solid waste generated are eligible. The minimum tonnage eligibility is 100 tonnes reduced, reused or recycled over the whole project duration.

Grant support of up to 80% of qualifying costs, subject to a cap of $1 million per project or per applicant.

For organisations applying for multiple onsite waste treatment systems within the same premises or in different premises, the qualifying costs of the system will be tiered accordingly as below:

2nd system – 70% of Project Qualifying Costs
3rd system – 60% of Project Qualifying Costs
4th system or more – 50% of Project Qualifying Costs

Packaging Partnership Programme (PPP) members are eligible for up to double the funding compared to non-members.

Energy Efficiency Fund (E2F) (SME)
National Environment Agency (NEA)
Offers 70% support for manufacturing companies, including SMEs, to adopt pre-approved energy-efficient technologies. This funding covers technologies like replacing compressed air systems with air blowers and upgrading boilers to heat pumps, helping businesses reduce energy costs.

Eligible companies with annual sales under $500 million can apply for this funding. The grant simplifies the process by waiving the usual measurement and verification requirements for projects under $50,000.

For larger projects, companies can submit a third-party assessment report instead of standard verification, and 70% support is available for the assessment cost. This reduces upfront costs and makes energy-efficient upgrades more accessible, driving long-term savings and sustainability for your business.

Packaging Partnership Programme (PPP) (SME, MNC)
National Environment Agency (NEA)
The Packaging Partnership Programme (PPP) is an initiative in partnership between the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) and National Environment Agency (NEA) to support companies in their journey towards adopting sustainable packaging waste management practices.

This Programme aims to implement outreach initiatives, share knowledge and industry best practices through workshops and trainings to stakeholders of the various relevant industries (e.g. manufacturers, importers, service providers) in Singapore, to familiarise companies with the Mandatory Packaging Reporting (MPR) requirements and to build industry capability in sustainable packaging waste management.

Energy Efficiency Grant (EEG) (Micro, SME, MNC)
Enterprise Singapore

The Energy Efficiency Grant (EEG) aims to help businesses within selected sectors to cope with rising energy costs, through co-funding investments in more energy-efficient equipment.

Base Tier (applicable for Construction, Food Services, Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Maritime, and Retail sectors): The EEG will provide up to 70% support for SMEs and up to 30% for non-SMEs respectively to adopt pre-approved energy-efficient equipment that may be sector specific. Grant support for qualifying costs will be capped at S$30,000 per company per year.

Advanced Tier (only applicable for companies in the Construction, Manufacturing, and Maritime sectors): Up to S$350,000 across Base and Advanced Tiers

EE equipment need not be pre-approved, but must demonstrate energy savings above 350tonnes lifetime carbon abatement
Lower of:
- Support levels under the Base Tier; or
- Grant quantum computed based on EE equipment’s expected lifetime energy savings

The grant application window for the EEG is from 1 Apr 2024 to 31 Mar 2026.

Resource Efficiency Grant for Emissions (REG(E)) (MNC)
Economic Development Board (EDB)
Provides support to manufacturing facilities and data centres to undertake eligible emissions reduction projects to sustain competitiveness in a low carbon future.

Projects must be undertaken in an industrial facility involved in manufacturing or data centre activities in Singapore and rojected to result in measurable and verifiable carbon abatement of at least 250 tonnes per annum, such as from energy efficiency improvements, reduction in emissions from non-CO2 greenhouse gases, recovery of flare gases.

The grant quantum will be calculated based on the corresponding support rate for the carbon abatement achieved by the project, capped at 50% of qualifying costs.

The scheme will be open till end-FY 2030. All applications must receive Final Approval from EDB by 31 Mar 2031.

Investment Allowance for Emissions Reduction (IA-ER) (SME, MNC)
Economic Development Board (EDB)

Supports manufacturing companies and data centres on projects which result in a measurable and verifiable improvement in energy efficiency (EE) or reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
The IA-ER is an enhancement of the former Investment Allowance (Energy Efficiency) (IA(EE)). The project eligibility criteria will be expanded to cover reduction in GHG emissions, in addition to improvements in energy efficiency.
The revised conditions will apply to projects approved by EDB from 1 Apr 2021 to 31 Dec 2026.

Enterprise Sustainability Programme (ESP) (SME)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)

Supports local enterprises to develop capabilities in sustainability, and seize opportunities in sustainability.
This includes supporting local enterprises to adopt sustainability practices; enhance their resource efficiency; and develop products and services to capture new business opportunities in sustainability.

Key components of ESP:

Develop sustainability capabilities in enterprises: Training courses, support for sustainability capability and development projects.
Strengthen sector-specific capabilities: Partnerships with Trade Associations & Chambers (TACs) to develop sustainability initiatives that address sector-specific sustainability needs to provide sustainability-related services to local enterprises.
Foster a vibrant and conducive sustainability ecosystem: Partnerships with service providers and enablers to strengthen the sustainability ecosystem in training, certification and financing.

Green Economy Regulatory Initiative (SME, MNC)
Ministry of Trade and Industry Singapore (MTI)
A one-stop platform for businesses with innovative sustainability solutions that face regulatory hurdles. Proposals submitted to GERI will be assessed on an expedited timeline, and could be trialed in regulatory sandboxes at a faster pace.

Enhanced Water Efficiency Fund (WEF) (SME, MNC)
Public Utilities Board (PUB)
From 1 July 2023, PUB has enhanced the funding to further encourage companies to seek continuous improvement in water efficiency to ensure a sustainable growth in long-term water demand in Singapore. Funding categories (1) Water Efficiency Assessment, (2) Pilot Study, (3) Recycling / Use of Alternate Sources of Water and (4) Adoption of Water Efficient Equipment would cover all stages from exploratory to actual implementation and co-fund projects that would enable companies to conserve water and improve water efficiency in their premises.

Future Energy Fund (Micro, SME, MNC)
Energy Market Authority (EMA)
To support investments in energy transition infrastructure such as undersea cables to import low-carbon electricity and new hydrogen terminals and pipelines. Import of up to 4GW of low-carbon electricity
by 2035, which will make up around 30% of Singapore’s electricity supply.

Low-Carbon Energy Research Funding Initiative (Micro, SME, MNC)
Energy Market Authority (EMA)
With 12 awarded projects to advance the research and development of low-carbon alternatives such as hydrogen, and enable decarbonisation of power and industry sectors. By connecting to regional power grids, we are able to access low-carbon electricity that would otherwise be hard to get. It also speeds up the development of renewable energy in the region, fostering more stable and resilient energy systems for the countries involved.

Sustainability Reporting Grant (SME, MNC)
Economic Development Board (EDB)
In view of the increasing demand for companies to publish climate-related disclosures, including upcoming regulations to mandate climate-related disclosures for some Singapore-incorporated companies, EDB and EnterpriseSG will launch a Sustainability Reporting Grant.

This grant will provide funding support for large companies with annual revenue $100 million and above, to cover a portion of their costs in producing their first sustainability report in Singapore. This will help companies kickstart their sustainability strategy and sustainability performance reporting journey. The disclosures are to be consistent with the International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB) standards. The grant defrays up to 30% of qualifying costs, capped at the lower of S$150,000 per company or 30 per cent of the qualifying costs in the preparation of their first sustainability report.

To enable SMEs to do sustainability reporting, EnterpriseSG will partner appointed sustainability service providers to launch a programme to help SMEs develop their first sustainability reports. EnterpriseSG will defray 70% of eligible costs for SMEs participating in the first year of the programme, and 50% of costs for the next two years.

Low-carbon Technology Translational Testbed (LCT3) (SME, MNC)
A*STAR
LCT3 is a new testbed at A*STAR’s ISCE² on Jurong Island to fast-track the scaling and adoption of low-carbon technologies like carbon utilisation and hydrogen.

It supports Singapore’s net-zero goals by enabling industry-led R&D, helping decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors, and creating opportunities to commercialise green innovations.

Companies can access LCT3 via pay-per-use or joint projects to test and scale solutions with clear commercial potential.

Centre for Energy and Emissions Modelling 2.0 (CE2M 2.0) (SME, MNC)
A*STAR
CE2M’s pilot showed the value of modelling sector interdependencies for net-zero planning. It combined two tools—SG-TIMES, which maps decarbonisation pathways, and SITEM, which models energy demand from vehicle electrification.

CE2M 2.0, launched in May 2024 for three years, will simulate various scenarios to support climate policy planning.

It will help the Government explore trade-offs, align national priorities, and shape strategies to meet Singapore’s climate goals.

Carbon Project Development Grant (SME, MNC)
EDB

The grant supports companies in their early stages of developing high-quality carbon projects and credits. Companies will receive support pertaining to the proposed carbon projects, such as performing carbon stock assessments, estimating GHG reductions, carbon data collection, and more.

To apply, carbon project developers require a demonstrable track record in having successfully developed high-quality carbon credit projects. Project developers will be expected to anchor a carbon development project team in Singapore.

Financial Sector Carbon Market Development Grant
MAS

Financial institutions are important in the carbon market value chain, and may face high upfront costs in developing needed expertise. With this grant, it helps relieve near-term cost barriers faced by financial institutions and build the foundation for their sustained involvement in carbon markets. Valid until 31 October 2028.

Others

The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) (Micro, SME, MNC)
Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
Helps to increase wages of workers through upgrading skills and improving productivity. It is implemented via government levers in the cleaning, security and landscape sectors. PW Mark will recognise firms that pay progressive wages and allow consumers and corporate buyers to identify and support these companies. Public service will procure goods and services only from firms that have the mark.

PWMs currently in effect:

Cleaning Sector (extended to in-house cleaners) from 1 Sep 2022
Security Sector (extended to in-house security officers) from 1 Sep 2022
Landscape Sector (extended to in-house landscape maintenance employees) from 1 Sep 2022
Lift and Escalator Sector
Retail Sector
Food Services Sector
Occupational PWs for Administrators and Drivers
Waste Management Sector

From 2022 to 2026, the Government is co-funding eligible wage increases given to lower-wage workers through the Progressive Wage Credit Scheme. Employers are encouraged to use this period of support to accelerate firm-level productivity improvements.

Market Expansion Overseas

Business Development/Leadership

Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) (Micro, SME, MNC)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)

Businesses can tap on support for projects in 3 key areas – core capabilities, innovation and productivity, and internationalisation.
From 1 Apr 2023, SMEs can receive up to 50% support for EDG (sustainability-related projects may be supported at up to 70% from 1 Apr 2023 to 31 Mar 2026).

Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) (Micro, SME, MNC)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)

Network of Singapore and overseas partners in major innovation hubs and key demand markets, with a focus on technology and innovation.
The Global Innovation Alliance continues to grow. The GIA is currently running Acceleration Programmes in 24 nodes worldwide, and Co-Innovation Programmes with 40 countries.

GIA+ Initiative (under GIA) (Micro, SME, MNC)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)
Supports Singapore-based startups to join global cohorts of best-in-class accelerator programmes. These programmes are designed to help startups scale overseas by connecting them with in-market experts to provide mentoring opportunities and resources that enable startups to refine their tech and business models, and expand their networks globally.

For eligible Singapore-based startups, the GIA+ Initiative offers financial support to defray the costs of participating in these programmes. The funding covers up to 50% of qualifying costs, capped at S$35,000 for General Tech programmes and S$50,000 for Deep Tech programmes. GIA+ Initiative will also cover programme fees and in-market costs such as cost-of-living allowances and airfare.

Singapore-based startups can choose from a list of curated accelerator partners offering competitive acceleration programmes.

Businesses may apply on the Business Grant Portal.

Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) Grant (SME)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)

Businesses can tap on the MRA for in-depth Free Trade Agreement (FTA) consultancy and support for overseas business development.
Under MRA, businesses may also apply for a premium subsidy when taking up trade credit insurance to protect themselves against buyer default.
Up to 50% of eligible costs for local SMEs, capped at S$100,000 per company per new market* from 1 Apr 2020 to 31 Mar 2026 that covers:
- Overseas market promotion (capped at S$20,000)
- Overseas business development (capped at S$50,000)
- Overseas market set-up (capped at S$30,000)

Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) (Micro, SME, MNC)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)
Consists of 3 main areas:

Trade in Goods – Reduction in import duties
Trade in Services – Singapore service suppliers enjoy preferential trade commitments from our FTA partners. – Serves as an “insurance policy” to deter a trading partner from changing their laws. – Helps service suppliers to seek recourse should a trading partner choose to contravene its FTA commitments.
Investment – Lowering of barriers to entry for Singapore’s investors by providing a predictable operating environment through agreed standards of protection for investors, and offering investors an avenue for recourse if FTA obligations are contravened.

Singapore Enterprise Centres (Micro, SME, MNC)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)
Offer in-market services such as business advisory, market information and business matching to help Singapore companies venture into overseas markets.

LEAD Trade Fairs and Business Missions (LEAD IFM) (SME)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)

Platform to reach out to global customers obtain feedback on products and services, and explore opportunities in overseas markets.
Receive support of up to 70% of eligible expenses, depending on the number of times company has participated in the event.
Eligible expenses include exhibition rental space, booth construction, publicity and fair or mission consultancy costs.

Private Credit Growth Fund (PCGF) (Micro, SME, MNC)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)
To grow more promising local enterprises into Singapore-based global champions, the Ministry for Trade and Industry and Enterprise Singapore will establish a S$1 billion Private Credit Growth Fund (PCGF). The fund provides non-dilutive customised financing to best meet the diverse needs of these promising local enterprises. The financing support is coupled with specialist advisory services from the fund manager. Enterprises will be able to access advice and guidance in areas such as Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), financial management, and supply chain improvement, among others.

Long Term Investment Fund (LTIF) (Micro, SME, MNC)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)
The Government will provide more than S$200 million in capital to establish a Long Term Investment Fund (LTIF). LTIF will make investments beyond the typical 3- to 7-year term of our existing Government-backed equity funds, in order to provide highly patient growth capital.

GlobalConnect@SBF (SME)
Singapore Business Federation (SBF)
Provides market advisory services and in-market business connections to Singapore businesses looking to expand or deepen their presence in key Southeast Asian and emerging markets.

Digital Industry Singapore (DISG) (Micro, SME, MNC)
Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
A joint office of the Economic Development Board (EDB), Enterprise Singapore (ESG) and Infocomm Media Authority (IMDA). DISG will build up both the consumer technology and enterprise technology segments of the ecosystem.

Mutual Recognition Arrangements (MRAs) (Micro, SME, MNC)
Singapore Accreditation Council
Provides company with the opportunity to speed up entry into overseas markets and reduce costs. Reduces barriers to trade by allowing goods and services to move freely across borders without the need for further testing, inspection or certification by the importing country.

Southeast Asia Manufacturing Alliance (SMA) (SME, MNC)
Economic Development Board (EDB)

The SMA is a tripartite programme between Economic Development Board (EDB), Enterprise Singapore (ESG) and private sector partners, to promote a network of industrial parks to manufacturers who are interested to invest in both Singapore and the region. The alliance will help businesses grow their manufacturing footprint in Southeast Asia and diversify their supply chains.
Eligible manufacturers may apply for a differentiated tier of benefits from the EDB, ESG and Strategic Partners:
(i) Grant of up to S$1.5m for eligible R&D and innovation activities undertaken in SG.
(ii) Partners companies on a one-to-one basis to provide customised services for supplier sourcing.
(iii) Access to dedicated supplier matching resources for manufacturing or i4.0 related solutions.
(iv) Differentiated prices on areas like lease logistics.
(v) Complementary business services e.g. assistance with regulatory requirements, discounted adminstration and recruitment fees, and more.

A*STAR Partners’ Centre @ Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP) (A*PC) (Micro, SME, MNC)
Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)

A*PC supports “regional-ready” Singapore enterprises as they embark on R&D and commercialisation in China via Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP), with the aim to capture opportunities in Jiangsu and the greater Yangtze River Delta (YRD) region.
A*PC’s partner companies can leverage A*STAR’s scientific expertise and capabilities to build R&D competencies and co-develop technologies with A*STAR in Singapore, focusing on areas such as biomedical sciences, nanotechnology, and advanced manufacturing, before productising these technologies for the China market. These companies can accelerate the pace of their R&D and innovation by tapping on A*PC’s facilities and laboratories.

Green Economy Agreements (SME)
Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI)
Green Economy Agreements seek to foster common rules and standards that promote trade and investment in green goods, services and technologies; develop interoperable policy frameworks to support the growth of new green growth sectors and capabilities; and catalyse technology development and cooperative projects in the emerging green economy.

GEAs can remove non-tariff barriers to trade in green goods and services. This will help reduce regulatory burdens on businesses and increase access to green goods and services in both Singapore’s and our partner countries’ markets.

Digitalisation

Digital Economy Agreements (DEAs) (SME)
Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI)
A Digital Economy Agreement (DEA) is a treaty that establishes digital trade rules and digital economy collaborations between two or more economies. Through DEAs with key partners, Singapore hopes to develop international frameworks to foster interoperability of standards and systems and support our businesses, especially SMEs, engaging in digital trade and electronic commerce.

The DEAs aim to build on Singapore’s extensive network of free trade agreements and other digital cooperation initiatives. They also complement Singapore’s leadership role at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) as the co-convener (together with Australia and Japan) of the Joint Statement Initiative on E-Commerce (JSI).

The DEAs establish common frameworks and rules for digital trade that will enable companies in Singapore to connect digitally with their overseas partners more seamlessly. The goals of the DEAs are ultimately to lower the cost of operations, increase business efficiency and create more seamless and easier access to overseas markets.

As a start, businesses in Singapore can participate in the following digitalisation initiatives. These are aligned to modules in the DEAs, which will help extend their benefits to their cross-border businesses and transactions when the DEAs enter into force.

Artificial Intelligence
APEC Cross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) System
Data Innovation
Data Protection Trustmark Certification
Nationwide E-Invoicing Network
SMEs Go Digital

Jobs & Skills

All eligible employers have been notified. No application is necessary.

Capability Transfer Programme (Micro, SME, MNC)
Workforce Singapore (WSG)
Provides funding support of up to 50% for businesses to:
(i) Bring foreign specialists into Singapore to train their local employees in new capabilities on a time-limited basis
(ii) Send local trainees for overseas training attachments to acquire new capabilities
(iii) Support local specialists (who were previously trained by foreign specialists or trained overseas) conducting capability transfer training for locals.

Cashflow & Costs

Double Tax Deduction for Internationalisation (DTDi) (SME, MNC)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)
Businesses are allowed a tax deduction of 200% on qualifying market expansion and investment development expenses.

You can automatically claim 200% tax deduction on the first S$150,000 of eligible expenses for nine activities per year of assessment. No prior approval from EnterpriseSG is required for the following activities:

Overseas market development trips/missions
Overseas investment study trips/missions
Overseas trade fairs
Local trade fairs
Virtual trade fairs
Product/service certification
Overseas advertising and promotional campaign
Design of packaging for overseas markets
Advertising in approved local trade publication

Eligible expenses on qualifying activities outside the nine areas, and expenses exceeding S$150,000 will require EnterpriseSG’s approval.

Employee overseas posting will be subsumed under the Overseas trade office from 1 January 2026. Companies applying for salaries of Singaporean/ Singaporean Permanent Resident posted overseas (previously supported under Employee overseas posting) should submit their application under Overseas trade office form.

Pioneer Certificate Incentive (PC) & Development and Expansion Incentive (DEI) (SME, MNC)
Economic Development Board (EDB)
The Pioneer Certificate Incentive (PC) and the Development and Expansion Incentive (DEI) aim to encourage companies to grow capabilities and conduct new or expanded economic activities in Singapore. Companies that carry out global or regional headquarters (HQ) activities of managing, coordinating and controlling business activities for a group of companies may also apply for DEI for the HQ activities.

An approved company under the PC or DEI is eligible for a corporate tax exemption or a concessionary tax rate of 5%, 10%, or 15%, respectively, on income derived from qualifying activities.

The tax incentives are valid until December 2028.

General Financing Assistance

Credit

Enterprise Financing Scheme – Trade Loan (EFS-TL) (Micro, SME, MNC)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)
The EFS-TL (formerly known as Loan Insurance Scheme Plus) supports enterprises’ trade financing needs. The enhanced risk-share of 70% will be maintained, while the maximum loan quantum is at S$10 million for young enterprises and enterprises trading in challenged markets.

Enterprise Financing Scheme – Merger and Acquisitions (M&A) (Micro, SME, MNC)
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)

Supports enterprises to scale and expand through M&A – including venturing into complementary businesses and emerging sectors.
As announced at Budget 2025, the Enterprise Financing Scheme – Merger & Acquisition (EFS – M&A) will be enhanced to 31 Mar 2026.

Cashflow & Costs

75% exemption on the first $100,000 of normal chargeable income; and a further 50% exemption on the next $100,000 of normal chargeable income.

*Normal chargeable income refers to income to be taxed at the prevailing Corporate Income Tax rate of 17%.

M&A Allowance (Micro, SME, MNC)
Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS)
Under the M&A scheme, an M&A allowance is granted to a company that acquires the ordinary shares of another company during the period 1 Apr 2010 to 31 Dec 2030 (both dates inclusive). The M&A allowance is allowed on a straight-line basis over 5 years and the allowance cannot be deferred.

Double Tax Deduction on Transaction Costs:

Under the M&A scheme, double tax deduction is granted on transaction costs incurred on qualifying share acquisitions completed during the period 17 Feb 2012 to 31 Dec 2030 (both dates inclusive). For the purpose of allowing a double tax deduction, the amount of transaction costs is taken net of grants or subsidies from the Government or any statutory board and is subject to an expenditure cap of $100,000.

The deduction of the transaction costs is allowed in:

The YA in which the M&A allowance on the qualifying share acquisition for which the transaction costs are incurred is first claimed; or
The YA relating to the basis period in which the transaction costs are incurred, whichever is the later.

Simplified Insolvency Programme (SIP) (Micro, SME)
Ministry of Law (MinLaw)

From 29 Jan 2021 to 28 Jan 2026, locally incorporated micro and small companies may apply for 2 separate programmes under SIP.
For simplified debt restructuring, companies are only required to submit 1 application to the high court with greater rooms to propose restructuring plan and lower requirements for approval by creditors.
Simplified winding will adapt to existing creditor’s voluntary winding up process, removes the need for court application and allows for early dissolution.

Tourism Development Grants (Singapore Tourism Board) (Micro, SME, MNC)
Singapore Tourism Board (STB)
The 4-year Tourism Development Fund is designed to catalyse the creation of innovative and quality tourism products and experiences, and capability and talent enhancement efforts among tourism-related enterprises. The fund consists of 3 schemes:

Tourism Product Development Scheme
Tourism Event Development Scheme
Tourism Capability Development Scheme

Enhanced Fund-Raising Programme (EFR) (Charity)
ToteBoard Singapore
From FY2025 to FY2027, the EFR matching formula will change each year.

In FY2025, it’s a dollar-for-dollar match – 60% from the Government (up to $150,000) and 40% from Tote Board (up to $100,000).
In FY2026, support steps down: Government matches 30% (up to $75,000), and Tote Board matches 20% (up to $50,000).
By FY2027, only Tote Board will provide matching support – 20% capped at $50,000 – while Government matching will cease.

Each charity can submit up to five applications per financial year, and the funding caps reset every FY (from 1 April to 31 March). Projects must maintain an Expenditure/Income ratio of no more than 35%, and funds can be raised through physical or approved digital crowdfunding platforms.

Charities are advised to carefully read the EFR programme details and review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for more clarity, especially on definitions, examples, and eligibility. Full compliance with the programme’s guidelines is required.

Cultural Matching Fund (Arts Organisations)
Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY)
Established by MCCY, the Cultural Matching Fund (CMF) provides dollar-for-dollar matching grants for private cash donations to registered charities in the arts and heritage sector.

All CMF Matching Grants used for fundraising events expenses are subjected to the following:

The total expenditure for each supported fundraiser should not exceed 30% of the total funds raised.
Matching grant quantum for a fundraising event expenses is capped at $50,000 per event.
Applicants are required to submit income and expenditure report for each fundraiser. CMF will only disburse the grant after submission of the report.

Business Adaptation Grant (BizAdapt)
ESG
For local companies that export to and/or have operations in overseas markets, and are impacted by tariffs. Offers up to two years of support, capped at $100,000 per enterprise, with advisory for:
1. Free Trade Agreements and trade compliance,
2. Legal and contractual matters, and
3. Supply chain optimisation and market diversification
4. Reconfiguration costs for enterprises with manufacturing operations overseas or locally, such as logistics and inventory holding costs.

Wages

Progressive Wage Credit Scheme (Micro, SME, MNC)
Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS)
To provide transitional wage support for employers to:

Adjust to upcoming mandatory wage increases for lower-wage workers covered by the Progressive Wage and Local Qualifying Salary requirements; and
Voluntarily raise wages of lower-wage workers.
Co-fund wage increases of eligible resident employees from 2022 to 2026.
- Wages up to $2,500: Increase from 30% to 50%
- Wages above $2,500 and up to $3,000: Increase from 15% to 30%
Extend Progressive Wage Model to retail, food services, and waste management sectors; and to other occupations, e.g. in-house cleaners, administrators, and drivers.

As announced at Budget 2025, PWCS will be enhanced:

Increase in Government’s 2025 PWCS Co-Funding Support – For wage increases given in the qualifying year 2025, the PWCS co-funding support will be raised from 30% to 40%. This enhanced 2025 co-funding support will also apply to wage increases given in qualifying year 2024 and sustained in 2025.
Increase in Government’s 2026 PWCS Co-Funding Support – For wage increases given in the qualifying year 2026, the PWCS co-funding support will be raised from 15% to 20%. This enhanced 2026 co-funding support will also apply to wage increases given in qualifying year 2025 and sustained in 2026.

Digitalisation

Digital Acceleration Grant (Micro, SME)
Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)

80% cofunding for applications submitted on and after 1 January 2022 are offered to Singapore financial institutions and FinTechs encouraging adoption of digital solutions.
Qualifying expenses are hardware and software, including licenses, maintenance and subscription costs, and professional services tied to adopting digital solutions.

Business Development/Leadership

Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) (Micro, SME, MNC)
ESG

Businesses can tap on support for projects in three key areas – core capabilities, innovation and productivity, and internationalisation.
From 1 Apr 2023, SMEs can receive up to 50% support for EDG (sustainability-related projects may be supported at up to 70% from 1 Apr 2023 to 31 Mar 2026).

GIA+ Initiative (under GIA) (Micro, SME, MNC)
ESG

Supports Singapore-based startups to join global cohorts of best-in-class accelerator programmes. These programmes are designed to help startups scale overseas by connecting them with in-market experts to provide mentoring opportunities and resources that enable startups to refine their tech and business models, and expand their networks globally.

Singapore-based startups can choose from a list of curated accelerator partners offering competitive acceleration programmes.

Businesses may apply on the Business Grant Portal.

Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) Grant (SME)
ESG

Businesses can tap on the MRA for in-depth FTA consultancy and support for overseas business development.
Under MRA, businesses may also apply for a premium subsidy when taking up trade credit insurance to protect themselves against buyer default.

Up to 50% of eligible costs for local SMEs, capped at S$100,000 per company per new market from 1 Apr 2020 to 31 Mar 2026 that covers:
Overseas market promotion (capped at S$20,000)
Overseas business development (capped at S$50,000)
Overseas market set-up (capped at S$30,000)

LEAD Trade Fairs and Business Missions (LEAD IFM) (SME)
ESG

Platform to reach out to global customers, obtain feedback on products and services, and explore opportunities in overseas markets.
Receive support of up to 70% of eligible expenses, depending on the number of times company has participated in the event.
Eligible expenses include exhibition rental space, booth construction, publicity and fair or mission consultancy costs.

Enterprise Financing Scheme – Trade Loan (EFS-TL) (Micro, SME, MNC)
ESG

The EFS-TL (formerly known as Loan Insurance Scheme Plus) supports enterprises’ trade financing needs. The enhanced risk-share of 70% will be maintained, while maximum loan quantum is at S$10 million for young enterprises and enterprises trading in challenged markets.

Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) (Micro, SME)
ESG

Businesses can access a wide range of pre-scoped solutions, including IT solutions and equipment to improve business productivity.
Support level is up to 50% of eligible costs for local SMEs, companies can receive up to $30,000 to improve business productivity.

Business Grants Portal (Micro, SME)
Government

One-stop portal for businesses to apply for grants according to their needs without having to approach multiple agencies.

Some of the grants you can apply on the Business Grants Portal for:
• Business Adaptation Grant (Enterprise Singapore)
• Market Readiness Assistance (Enterprise Singapore)
• Enterprise Development Grant (Enterprise Singapore)
• Business Improvement Fund (Singapore Tourism Board)
• Leisure Events Fund (Singapore Tourism Board)
• Experience Step-Up Fund (Singapore Tourism Board)
• Aviation Development Fund (Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore)
• Agri-Food Cluster Transformation Fund (Singapore Food Agency)
• Electric Vehicle Common Charger Grant (Land Transport Authority)
• Productivity Solutions Grant

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