Singapore Startup Grants & Government Funding 2025

Singapore offers one of the most generous startup grant ecosystems in the world. The government invests billions annually through various agencies to support innovation and business growth.

• Enterprise Singapore - Main agency for SME grants
• Economic Development Board (EDB) - For strategic industries
• Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) - For digital innovation
• National Research Foundation - For R&D projects

One of the most sought-after grants for tech startups, providing funding for commercialization of proprietary technology solutions.

• Proof-of-Concept (POC): Up to SGD 250,000
• Proof-of-Value (POV): Up to SGD 500,000
• For commercialization of innovative technologies
• Must have proprietary technology with IP ownership
• Typically 6-18 month project duration

Designed for first-time entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas, providing mentorship and initial capital.

• Grant amount: SGD 30,000 - SGD 50,000
• Updated criteria from April 2024
• Must be first-time entrepreneur
• Business must be innovative and scalable
• Requires acceptance by accredited incubator

Supports Singapore companies in upgrading, innovating, and expanding internationally. One of the most flexible grants available.

• Up to 50% support for eligible costs
• Up to 70% for sustainability-related projects (until March 2026)
• Three pillars: Core Capabilities, Innovation & Productivity, Market Access
• No cap on grant amount
• Available for established businesses with track record

Helps SMEs adopt pre-approved technology solutions to enhance productivity.

• Up to 50% support for pre-approved solutions
• Covers IT solutions, equipment, and consultancy
• Streamlined application process
• Solutions must be from pre-approved vendor list
• Maximum SGD 30,000 per solution

Government co-invests alongside private investors to help startups raise capital through SEEDS Capital (merging with EDBI to form SG Growth Capital in 2025).

• General tech startups: Up to SGD 2 million investment cap
• Deep tech startups: Up to SGD 8 million investment cap
• Co-investment ratio 7:3 (government:private) for early stage
• Ratio becomes 1:1 after initial SGD 250K-500K
• Requires co-investment from qualifying investors

Most grants are applied through the Business Grants Portal (BGP), a centralized platform that streamlines submissions across various agencies.

• Register on Business Grants Portal with CorpPass
• Check eligibility criteria for each grant
• Prepare required documents and business plan
• Submit application and await assessment
• Grant disbursement typically in tranches based on milestones