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Singapore Tourism Board
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Business Events in Singapore (BEiS)

The Business Events in Singapore (BEiS) scheme aims to attract and grow high-quality events in Singapore in the long term, as well as catalyse the innovation of new content. BEiS seeks to encourage the business events industry to anchor and grow high-quality events in Singapore, and also aims to spark content innovation. BEiS supports activities that will build the foundation for quality business events in Singapore in the long term, including pre-event activities such as business and capability development initiatives, conducting of market feasibility studies, and bidding activities. The scheme is managed by the Singapore Exhibition & Convention Bureau™ (SECB), a division of STB. Funding is granted based on the scope and merits of the project through a highly competitive evaluation process.

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EnterpriseSG
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Enterprise Development Grant (EDG)

The Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) helps Singapore companies grow and transform through comprehensive support across three strategic pillars: Core Capabilities, Innovation & Productivity, and Market Access. This flexible grant supports customised, larger-scale transformation projects that require tailored solutions, making it suitable for businesses seeking to upgrade operations, innovate, or venture overseas. Unlike pre-scoped grants, the EDG requires companies to submit individual project proposals with detailed business plans for evaluation. Since its inception, it has been a vital resource for businesses of all sizes seeking to enhance their capabilities both domestically and internationally. The grant supports projects ranging from business strategy development and automation to overseas market entry and standards adoption.

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Singapore Tourism Board
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Experience Step-Up Fund (ESF)

Aimed at increasing the attractiveness of Singapore to visitors, the Experience Step-Up Fund (ESF) supports the development and enhancement of Singapore's tourism experiences. The ESF was introduced by STB to help businesses in the tourism industry enhance and innovate their tourism products and services, encouraging them to develop unique and high-quality tourism experiences that attract both domestic and international tourists. The latest TDF tranche includes enhancements to the ESF, supporting the development and enhancement of Singapore's tourism experiences that are virtual or include pre- and post-visit experiences to increase the attractiveness of Singapore to visitors. This recognises the evolving nature of tourism where digital and hybrid experiences play an increasingly important role. ESF is particularly relevant for attractions, tour operators, accommodation providers, and precinct businesses looking to create compelling new experiences or significantly enhance existing ones.

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DesignSingapore Council
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Good Design Research & Development (GDRD)

Good Design Research & Development (GDRD) is a DesignSingapore Council (Dsg) initiative under the Design 2035 Masterplan. It supports non-design organisations in adopting design as a strategic capability for innovation and growth, while enabling design firms to develop new capabilities, services and products that strengthen Singapore's design sector. GDRD supersedes the earlier Good Design Research (GDR) programme and now covers the full innovation journey through three project types. Design Research helps organisations understand users, identify opportunities and validate assumptions, culminating in a validated Proof-of-Concept (POC). Design Development transforms a validated POC into a market-ready product, service, system or experience through prototyping, pilot deployment, testing, small-scale production and commercialisation. Design Research + Development combines both stages in a single project. Co-funding is up to 50% of qualifying project costs incurred within the approved qualifying period: up to S$50,000 over 12 months for Design Research, up to S$450,000 over 24 months for Design Development, and up to S$500,000 over 36 months for a combined project. Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee funding — applications are assessed on merit, impact and the availability of funds.

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Singapore Tourism Board
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Kickstart Fund (KF)

Aimed at adding to the existing quality tourism software and enhancing the vibrancy of Singapore as a tourist destination, the Kickstart Fund (KF) supports the creation and test-bedding of innovative consumer- or business-focused concepts and events with strong tourism potential and scalability. The fund is designed to support new, untested ideas that could become signature events or concepts for Singapore. KF specifically targets multi-disciplinary, hybrid, and virtual events which can cut across lifestyle and/or business sectors. This includes but is not limited to pop-ups, B2B2C and B2B events. The key emphasis is on innovation, tourism potential, and scalability — the fund aims to help incubate ideas that could grow into significant tourism drivers over time. The latest TDF tranche included an increase in the grant cap for KF to support new and innovative events, reflecting STB's commitment to fostering creative and impactful events that enhance Singapore's position as a vibrant destination.

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Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
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Maritime Cluster Fund (MCF)

The Maritime Cluster Fund (MCF) is administered by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore to support the development of maritime talent and cluster growth. The fund focuses on developing capabilities within Singapore's maritime ecosystem, supporting training initiatives, talent development programmes, and cluster strengthening activities. This aligns with MPA's broader strategy to position Singapore as a leading international maritime centre and develop a skilled maritime workforce to support the industry's continued growth and competitiveness.

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National Arts Council
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Market and Audience Development (MAD) Grant

The NAC Market and Audience Development (MAD) Grant supports activities to build audiences, patrons and supporters to complement artistic efforts at home and abroad. The grant covers marketing initiatives, branding, market research, international touring, and participation in international festivals. The MAD Grant provides different funding rates for non-profit and for-profit organisations, with special provisions for international travel support. Updated guidelines from December 2024 include revised submission deadlines and eligibility criteria.

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EnterpriseSG
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Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) Grant

The Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) grant helps companies expand into new overseas markets by defraying costs of overseas market promotion, business development, and set-up. Specifically designed for SMEs new to target overseas markets, it provides structured support across three activity pillars with up to 50% co-funding. The grant covers diverse internationalisation activities including trade fair participation, overseas partner identification, business development staff deployment, and advisory/legal costs for market entry. Companies can reapply during the enhancement period (until 31 March 2026) if their overseas sales in the target market remained below S$100,000 in the preceding three years. Each application is limited to one activity in a single overseas market with projects not exceeding 12 months.

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Enterprise Singapore
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Private Credit Growth Fund (PCGF)

The Private Credit Growth Fund (PCGF) is a S$1 billion fund established to provide non-dilutive, customised financing for high-growth local enterprises. It addresses a significant gap in Asia's private credit market, where few funds focus on Singapore-based enterprises. The fund provides customised financing solutions that may not be readily available in Asia through traditional financing today. It supports growth activities such as international mergers & acquisitions (M&As) and large capital overseas expenditures, along with specialist advisory services in areas like M&A strategy, financial management, and supply chain improvement. The fund is complemented by a separate S$200 million Long Term Investment Fund (LTIF), which targets enterprises with longer or more complex growth trajectories.

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Enterprise Singapore
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Startup SG Equity

A government co-investment scheme that stimulates private sector investments into innovative, Singapore-based technology startups with intellectual property and global market potential. The government co-invests with independent, qualified third-party investors on the same terms, with enhanced support for deep-tech startups. Administered through SPRING SEEDS Capital (SSC) and appointed investing partners.

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JTC
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Startup SG Infrastructure

Startup SG Infrastructure provides physical infrastructure support through JTC LaunchPad @ one-north, a dedicated 56,000 sqm development that co-locates startups, incubators, accelerators, and venture capitalists in Singapore's innovation ecosystem. Located at one-north with excellent connectivity (5 minutes from One-North MRT, 2 minutes from AYE), LaunchPad offers modular units ranging from 21.32 to 341.18 sqm. This is not a traditional grant but a subsidized workspace programme providing affordable, purpose-built office and lab space in a vibrant community. The development is designed to spur innovation and collaborations by bringing together early-stage startups, VCs, and corporate innovators in factory space classified under URA B1 industrial usage guidelines, managed by JTC Corporation.

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