Enterprise Compute Initiative (ECI)
The Enterprise Compute Initiative (ECI) is a S$150 million Government-backed programme to accelerate AI and cloud adoption in Singapore-based businesses. The ECI connects enterprises with major Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) to access cutting-edge AI tools, cloud credits, and consultancy services to develop a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). The programme runs for one year from the respective launch dates of each CSP, with multiple cohorts deployed on a staggered timeline. Companies that are able to progress quickly can complete the programme earlier than six months. The ECI is led by Digital Industry Singapore (DISG), under IMDA, with support from EnterpriseSG, GovTech, and the Smart Nation Office.
Eligibility Criteria
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Business entity registered/incorporated and physically present in Singapore
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CEO or equivalent-level sponsorship
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Total organisation headcount in Singapore: at least 10 people
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Tech team of 2 or more (software engineers, AI engineers, data scientists)
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Organisation has experience building a custom AI solution (proof of concept or wider deployment)
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Has accessible data sets for the proposed use case
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Financial ability to ensure project completion
How to Apply
1. Self-assess against eligibility criteria 2. Apply online at https://www.disg.gov.sg/apply-here/ 3. Applications assessed on use-case impact, organisational readiness, and infrastructure readiness 4. Companies notified by DISG if successful 5. Matched with a CSP and consulting partner 6. Programme duration: up to 6 months per company
Claims and Disbursement
DISG pays 70% of consulting costs directly (capped at S$105,000) to the consulting partner. Company pays remaining 30% of actual consulting costs. Cloud credits provided directly by CSPs (not a reimbursement).
Frequently Asked Questions
Cloud credits + AI tools from your CSP partner + consulting services for MVP development and change management, with DISG covering 70% of consulting costs.
Yes — full commitment of manpower and technical resources for the programme duration (up to six months).
Google Cloud (AI CTO), AWS (AI Springboard), Microsoft (Agentic AI Accelerator), Oracle (ECI Program). Each has specific partner ecosystems.
Yes — companies that progress quickly can complete earlier.
At least 2 people (software engineers, AI engineers, and/or data scientists).
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