F&B AI and Digital Integration Programme
The F&B AI and Digital Integration Programme is a joint Enterprise Singapore and UOB initiative launched on 15 July 2026 to help Singapore food services businesses move from standalone digital tools to integrated, AI-enabled operations. The programme supports advisory, AI-enabled solutions and digital systems integration for F&B workflows such as POS, CRM, accounting, inventory, HR/payroll, procurement, ordering, reservations, customer engagement, workflow automation, sales/stock/manpower queries and unified dashboards. EnterpriseSG and UOB said the programme aims to support at least 200 F&B businesses over two years. Applicants work through UOB and appointed solution providers rather than applying directly on the Business Grants Portal.
Eligibility Criteria
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Company must be registered and operating in Singapore
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Company must have primary or secondary SSIC 56 food and beverage service activities
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Company must have at least 30% local shareholding held directly or indirectly by Singapore Citizens and/or Singapore Permanent Residents
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Company must be financially ready to undertake and complete the project
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Company must have a UOB business account
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SME funding tier applies where group annual sales turnover is not more than S$100 million or group employment size is not more than 200 employees
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Applicants must sign up with pre-approved solution providers, implement the solutions and complete payment by 30 June 2027
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Funding is not available for a similar solution or project that has already received grant support
How to Apply
1. Visit the UOB F&B AI and Digital Integration Programme page. 2. Start with a complimentary consultation with a UOB BizSmart Digital Advisor. 3. Select from the curated AI-enabled solution and digital integration bundles. 4. Work with one appointed pre-approved solution provider for digital systems integration services. 5. Prepare required documents: latest ACRA business profile dated no earlier than 6 months from application, corporate shareholder details if applicable, latest audited financial statements or certified management accounts, and declaration of employee size and number of outlets. 6. The appointed solution provider submits the grant application on behalf of the company. 7. Implement the solution and complete payment for the project by 30 June 2027.
Claims and Disbursement
The appointed solution provider submits the grant application and handles the programme claim process on behalf of the company. UOB states that businesses do not apply directly through EnterpriseSG or the Business Grants Portal for this programme. Check the provider Letter of Offer / agreement for claim milestones, eligible cost treatment, audit requirements, and final documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a joint EnterpriseSG and UOB programme supporting F&B businesses in adopting AI-enabled solutions and integrating digital systems and tools. It includes UOB advisory, curated providers, preferential rates and EnterpriseSG grant support for qualifying project costs.
Eligible SMEs can receive up to 50% funding, while eligible non-SMEs can receive up to 30% funding for qualifying AI-enabled solutions and digital systems integration services.
The company must be registered and operating in Singapore, have primary or secondary SSIC 56 food and beverage service activities, have at least 30% local shareholding, be financially ready to complete the project, and have a UOB business account.
No. UOB says applicants start with a UOB BizSmart Digital Advisor, and the appointed solution provider submits the grant application on behalf of the company.
For digital systems integration services, UOB says businesses may select only one pre-approved solution provider. UOB currently names GutsyHQ (Payboy) and OpenMinds for integration services.
Eligible F&B businesses must sign up with the pre-approved solution providers, implement the solutions and complete payment for the AI and/or digital integration project by 30 June 2027.
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