Capability Transfer Programme (CTP)
The Capability Transfer Programme (CTP) aims to improve local-foreign workforce complementarity by facilitating transfer of capabilities from foreign specialists to locals. The programme encourages a culture of pervasive capabilities transfer across all sectors and entities, and supports companies/associations/professional bodies to develop and acquire new capabilities in Singapore by ensuring sufficient supply of locals with the requisite skillsets. The CTP complements existing capability development programmes administered by other Government agencies, to plug capability gaps quickly in today's fast-changing global market. This is a bespoke programme with no standard application form or fixed funding percentage - all project proposals are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Eligibility Criteria
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All project proposals evaluated on case-by-case basis
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Must demonstrate existing local capability gaps
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Must show potential impact of capability transfer to locals
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Project must link to industry as a whole
How to Apply
1. Contact WSG directly to discuss your project proposal 2. Submit project proposal detailing capability gaps and transfer plan 3. Provide details of foreign specialists to be engaged 4. Include training plan for local trainees and budget breakdown 5. WSG evaluates proposal with relevant sector agencies
Claims and Disbursement
Claims process varies by project as each is evaluated individually on a case-by-case basis. Contact WSG directly for specific claims procedures applicable to your approved project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Costs of bringing in foreign specialists, costs of sending local trainees on overseas attachments, follow-on training by local trainers, and for industry-wide projects, equipment and venue costs (case-by-case).
No, this is a bespoke programme with no standard application form or fixed funding percentage. All projects are evaluated individually.
WSG considers existing local capability gaps, potential impact of capability transfer to locals, and linkage of the project to the industry as a whole.
No, this is an ongoing programme with no fixed application deadline.
Yes, companies, associations, and professional bodies can all apply for CTP support.
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