Startup SG Tech (Proof-of-Concept and Proof-of-Value grants)
Open continuously
No deadline — apply whenever you are ready.
Proof-of-Concept (POC) grant cap SGD 400,000 (raised from SGD 250,000 for formal Stage 2 applications submitted from 2 Jan 2025); Proof-of-Value (POV) grant cap SGD 800,000 (raised from SGD 500,000 on the same date). Startups must demonstrate existing paid-up capital equivalent to at least 10% of the POC grant, or at least 20% of the POV grant. Grants are awarded upon completion of each milestone. The grant carries a share subscription component: EnterpriseSG or its appointed nominee has the right to subscribe to shares equivalent to 50% of the awarded grant amount, up to 49% of total shareholding, exercised when a qualifying equity financing round occurs.
Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG)
public · national
Deadline: rolling — Competitive grant with a rolling two-stage intake: Registration of Interest (Stage 1), then formal Stage 2 application.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.
Who can apply
- Under 10 years old
- Up to 200 employees
- Turnover up to 100,000,000
- Sectors: deeptech, health, climate, ai, agri, manufacturing
- Stage: pre_seed, seed, series_a
- R&D activity required
- Locally registered entity required
Registered in Singapore within the past 10 years at time of grant application; at least 30% local equity held directly or indirectly by Singaporeans and/or Singapore PRs; company must not be a subsidiary (>50% held by a corporate parent) at point of incorporation; group annual sales turnover not more than S$100 million or group employment size not more than 200 workers; core R&D activities carried out in Singapore; main applicant must have a significant role, not be a mere shareholder. The project must not have commenced at application. Nine eligible technology areas are listed, including Advanced Manufacturing/Robotics, Biomedical Sciences and Healthcare, Clean Technology, ICT (5G, AI, cybersecurity), New Industries (AR/VR, blockchain, space, quantum), Precision Engineering, Transport Engineering, Food Science and Agritech.
How to apply
- Download and complete the Startup SG Tech Registration of Interest form. — link
- Submit the form via the EnterpriseSG enquiry channel. — link
- If invited, submit the formal Stage 2 application with full project and cost details.
- On award, deliver against milestones; grant is disbursed per milestone.
What you will need
- Registration of Interest form (Stage 1)
- Technical project proposal demonstrating proprietary technology and breakthrough innovation
- ACRA information and shareholding details
- Evidence of paid-up capital (10% of POC grant / 20% of POV grant)
- Proof of interest from a potential customer or third-party investor
Source. https://www.startupsg.gov.sg/programmes/4897/startup-sg-tech/eligibility — checked 2026-08-14
"To maintain financial discipline, startups will be required to demonstrate existing paid-up capital equivalent to at least 10% of the POC grant. The grant cap for POC will remain at SGD400,000. ... The grant cap for POV will remain at SGD800,000. ... Startup SG Tech will also include a share subscri"