Talent Accelerator Programme (TAP)
The Talent Accelerator Programme (TAP) is a new approximately S$200 million programme launched by IMDA on 3 December 2025 to support Singapore's media industry. Running for three years, TAP represents a major commitment to develop creative talent, strengthen co-production partnerships, and build a more resilient media industry. It brings a sharper focus on global distribution and genre-driven Intellectual Property (IP) development, with structured pathways for Singapore's talent to progress in the film and television industry. TAP supports the full media value chain — from development to production and distribution — so that promising ideas from Singapore can reach global audiences. The programme introduces structured pathways to grow talent at each stage of the media value chain, giving professionals a clear roadmap to grow their craft and commercial skills. The S$200 million investment signals IMDA's commitment to ensuring Made-with-Singapore content stands out on the international stage, building a stronger pipeline of stories with global appeal and positioning Singapore as a co-production hub and trusted creative partner in the region.
Eligibility Criteria
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Singapore media professionals and companies
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Film and television industry participants
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Applicable across the media value chain (development, production, distribution)
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Specific eligibility criteria for each initiative will be released with industry calls in Q1 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
The Talent Accelerator Programme is a S$200 million, 3-year initiative to support Singapore's media industry across the full value chain — development, production, and distribution.
Application details will be released in Q1 2026 through IMDA's industry calls.
Singapore media professionals and companies in the film and television industry.
Development (mentorships, masterclasses, global matchmaking), Production (co-funding co-productions), and Distribution (marketing team, marketing fund for select projects).
TAP is a larger-scale programme (S$200M) focused on the full media value chain with structured pathways. MTPP focuses on individual talent development through content grants and overseas development grants.
Feature films, scripted TV, unscripted TV, IP adaptations for screen, and both regional and global co-productions.
IMDA will have a dedicated in-house marketing team and a structured marketing fund for select projects to increase the visibility of Made-with-Singapore content.