Types of Grants In Singapore | 2025 Guide for CFOs and Founders
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INNOVATION GRANTS
What types of grants are available in Singapore?
Singapore offers a wide range of government grants designed to support innovation, digital transformation, sustainability, and talent development. From startup funding and sector-specific programmes to R&D tax incentives and strategic investment credits, companies can tap into tailored schemes aligned with their growth goals. FI Group Singapore helps businesses navigate and secure the most relevant grants to maximise impact and ROI.
Which grant should I choose?
Choose grants by objective and readiness: Use EDG for transformation, Startup SG Tech for deep-tech innovation, and A*STAR T-Up to build internal R&D. If you’re scaling or anchoring high-value projects, EDB grants like RIC or RIS(C) offer deeper support. Blend with EIS to optimise your after-tax innovation spend.
Quick Singapore grant comparison table
| Scheme | Agency | Purpose | Typical Support |
| EDG | EnterpriseSG | Capability, innovation, sustainability | Up to 50% (70% for sustainability till 31 Mar 2026) |
| Startup SG Tech | EnterpriseSG | Deep-tech POC/POV development | Up to S$800,000 |
| A*STAR T-Up | EnterpriseSG / A*STAR | Talent secondment for R&D | Up to 70% (SMEs) |
| RIS(C) | EDB | R&D and innovation manpower/equipment | 60% (local), 30% (foreign) |
| RIC | EDB | Investment tax credits | 10%, 30%, or 50% refundable |
| REG(E) | EDB | Carbon abatement in industry | Up to 50% of qualifying costs |
| BETC | BCA | Built environment transformation | Up to 70% (SMEs) |
| CTC Grant | NTUC / e2i | Enterprise and workforce transformation | Up to 70% |
| DLP | IMDA | Digital transformation hiring | Up to S$200,000 over 2 years |
| AIDA Grant | MAS | AI and data analytics in finance | Up to S$500,000 or 30% |
| FSTI 3.0 – Centre of Excellence | MAS | Innovation hubs in financial sector | Up to 50% manpower/rental |
| FSTI – Early Innovation | MAS | Nascent FinTech experimentation | Up to S$400,000 or 50% |
| FSTI – ESG FinTech | MAS | ESG tech adoption in finance | Up to S$500,000 or 50% |
| FSTI – Quantum Track | MAS | Quantum innovation and pilots | Up to 50% (30% for pilots) |
| MINT Fund | MPA | Maritime R&D and commercialization | Co-funding (amount varies) |
| EIS / R&D Tax Deductions | IRAS | Tax-based innovation incentives | 400% deduction or 20% cash payout |
How FI Group Singapore Helps
We turn your innovation roadmap into a funding strategy. From grant mapping to audit-ready applications, our team simplifies the process, models interactions between grants and tax incentives, and ensures compliance across agencies. With deep local expertise and global coordination, we help CFOs secure non-dilutive capital—faster, with less internal lift.
Why CFOs choose FI Group
- End-to-end execution: From eligibility to submission, we manage the full lifecycle.
- Built-in compliance: We anticipate audit needs and align documentation from day one.
- Strategic clarity: We connect funding to business outcomes, not just paperwork.
International context
Singapore within a global funding strategy
If you are HQ in Europe or the US with APAC growth, Singapore’s blended model of grants plus tax-based EIS can be harmonised with other jurisdictions. FI Group’s single-point-of-contact approach makes cross-border planning, reporting, and compliance simpler for Group Finance and Tax.
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