Programmes for Start-ups

Financing Schemes

Assistance Schemes

• Biomedical Sciences Accelerator (BSA)
  Provides innovative Singapore- based young companies in the medical technology sector with a co-investment financing option from approved BSA Operators
• Business Angels Funds
  Provides innovative Singapore-based young companies a co-investment financing option from pre-approved angel groups, up to S$1.5 million in matching capital
• SPRING Startup Enterprise Development Scheme (SPRING SEEDS)
  Provides innovative Singapore-based young companies a co-investment financing option from independent investor(s), up to S$1 million in matching capital
• Technology Enterprise Commercialisation Scheme (TECS)
  Provides funding for R&D efforts for the commercialisation of proprietary technology ideas
• Young Entrepreneurs Scheme for Start-ups (YES! Start-ups)
  Provides youths with grants of up to S$50,000 to start their innovative business

• Employment Pass for Entrepreneurs (EntrePass)
  An employment pass for foreign entrepreneurs who are ready to start a business in Singapore
• Export Technical Assistance Centre (ETAC)
  Helps businesses understand and comply with standards and technical regulations for food and electrical / electronics exports

Online Resources

• Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE)
  A platform to build a more pro-enterprise environment, with networking opportunities for local entrepreneurs
• Dealflow Connection
  A platform to match entrepreneurs and funding sources

• EnterpriseOne
  Brings together government assistance programmes from multiple agencies