Grants to start something
Grants and co-investment for first-time founders and deep-tech startups.
Kickstart · Singapore Tourism Board (STB)
Kickstart Fund
STB funding of up to S$1 million per project to pilot innovative tourism concepts and events with strong potential, supporting up to four editions of a new event over four years. Designed to de-risk trying something genuinely new in the tourism scene.
SSGE · Enterprise Singapore / EDB
Startup SG Equity
The government co-invests alongside approved private-sector investment partners into Singapore-based tech startups with IP and global market potential, stretching every private dollar you raise. Budget 2026 topped the scheme up with S$1 billion and expanded it beyond early-stage to growth-stage deep tech startups.
SSG Founder · Enterprise Singapore
Startup SG Founder
A S$50,000 startup capital grant for first-time founders, co-matched 3:1 against S$10,000 you commit, delivered through Accredited Mentor Partners (AMPs) with mentorship attached.
SSG Tech · Enterprise Singapore
Startup SG Tech
Early-stage funding for deep-tech: Proof-of-Concept grants up to S$250,000 and Proof-of-Value up to S$500,000 for breakthrough technology commercialisation.
Compare start something grants side by side
| Grant | Agency | Support | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kickstart Fund | Singapore Tourism Board (STB) | Not published; assessed per project by STB | Up to S$1 million per project; pilot events supported for up to 4 editions over 4 years |
| Startup SG Equity | Enterprise Singapore / EDB | Government co-investment alongside qualified private investors (ratio varies by stage and deal) | Co-investment cap of up to S$12 million per deep tech startup via SEEDS Capital (raised from S$8 million); general tech capped lower |
| Startup SG Founder | Enterprise Singapore | S$3 for every S$1 you raise | S$50,000 |
| Startup SG Tech | Enterprise Singapore | Grant (milestone-based) | POC up to S$250,000; POV up to S$500,000 |
Common questions
Which Singapore grants help businesses start something?
4 schemes are listed here, including Kickstart, SSGE, SSG Founder, SSG Tech. Each entry shows the support rate, the cap, who qualifies and the official source.
Can I combine more than one grant?
Sometimes, but never for the same cost. Most application forms ask whether you are claiming any other government support for the same expenses, and double funding is a common reason for rejection or clawback.
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