Advanced Digital Solutions (ADS)
Advanced Digital Solutions (ADS) was announced as part of Singapore's Resilience Budget 2020 on 26 March 2020 to support enterprises in deepening their digital capabilities, strengthening business continuity measures, and driving digital transformation to build business resilience for growth in a digital economy. ADS is designed to go beyond the basic digital solutions supported under PSG, focusing on more advanced and integrated solutions. ADS is an initiative aimed at supporting enterprises to pilot advanced digital solutions as early adopters. It targets three types of solutions: (1) advanced or integrated solutions aligned with Stage 2 or 3 in the Industry Digital Plans (IDPs), (2) sustainability solutions such as carbon management and resource optimisation, and (3) e-commerce platforms that enable SMEs to scale their businesses locally and globally. The programme operates through a Call for Proposals (CFP) model where industry partners submit proposals as Project Leads. When clear business outcomes and demand are demonstrated from early adoption use cases, solutions may then transition to be supported under the Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) scheme.
Eligibility Criteria
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Project Leads: Industry partners including solution providers, chain leaders, queen bees, trade associations
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Must demonstrate clear understanding of CFP requirements
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Sound and proven strategic, operational, and financial capabilities to deliver committed output
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Strong track record of project achievements
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Project team with necessary requisite qualifications and experience
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Must provide detailed action plan for mass deployment to wider SME segment upon successful completion
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Enterprise adopters: Generally aligned with SMEs Go Digital eligibility
How to Apply
1. Monitor the ADS page regularly for new Calls for Proposals (CFPs) 2. Carefully read the published CFP requirements and deadlines 3. Submit proposal as Project Lead, clearly addressing CFP requirements 4. Demonstrate capabilities and include a mass deployment plan 5. Adhere to CFP deadlines (proposals submitted after deadlines cannot be considered) 6. Await grant support assessment from IMDA
Note: There are currently no active CFPs available. Check the page periodically for updates.
Claims and Disbursement
Claims process is specific to each approved ADS project and follows IMDA's standard grant disbursement procedures. Milestones and deliverables are defined in the grant agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Three types — (1) advanced/integrated solutions aligned with Stage 2/3 of IDPs, (2) sustainability solutions like carbon management and resource optimisation, (3) e-commerce platforms for local and global scaling.
Through Calls for Proposals (CFPs) published on the ADS page. Industry partners submit proposals as Project Leads.
Industry partners including solution providers, chain leaders, queen bees, and trade associations.
Solutions that demonstrate clear business outcomes and demand may transition to be supported under the Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) scheme.
No. SMEs participate as early adopters in ADS projects led by Project Leads. Individual SMEs should look to PSG for direct digital solution support.
As of the latest check, there are no active CFPs. The page is updated when new CFPs are published.
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