Ref: DLP · IMDA · reviewed 05 Jul 2026
Digital Leaders Programme (DLP) & Digital Leaders Accelerator Bootcamp (DLAB)
For digitally ambitious non-ICT companies that want to go beyond off-the-shelf tools: IMDA funds you to chart a digital roadmap, hire an in-house digital team, and deliver emerging-tech (especially AI) projects. The newer DLAB bootcamp, run with partners like BCG and EY-Parthenon, walks your leadership through scoping and shipping a small AI project in under three months.
Not published; scoped per company with IMDA
Who qualifies
- ✓Non-ICT Singapore companies (min 30% local shareholding, ACRA-registered, taxable)
- ✓Businesses with basic digital processes already in place
- ✓Leadership teams ready to invest in an in-house digital/AI team
- ✓Companies wanting AI projects with measurable business outcomes
What it pays for
- Consultancy to chart a digital roadmap
- Hiring an in-house core digital team
- Emerging-tech / AI 'confidence projects' delivered with programme partners
- Leadership bootcamp (DLAB) with structured expert guidance
How to apply
Rolling intake; DLAB AI confidence projects designed to ship in under 3 months
- 1Check you meet the eligibility (non-ICT, 30% local shareholding, existing digital baseline)
- 2Submit the IMDA DTC Inquiry Form (DLP) or DLAB Interest Form
- 3Scope your roadmap, team and projects with IMDA
- 4Sign up for funding support and deliver against milestones
Advisor's note
This is a relationship programme, not a form-and-claim grant - IMDA scopes support case by case, and the current page deliberately no longer publishes a headline percentage. Expect to show real commitment (hiring, leadership time) to get in. Page verified updated 3 Jul 2026.
Planning a digitalisation or overseas-expansion project? Those usually run under EDG or MRA, which our team delivers end to end.
Common questions
How much does the DLP cover?
Funding support provided; rate not published on the current page (earlier IMDA materials cited up to 70% of qualifying costs - confirm with IMDA), not published; scoped per company with IMDA. For digitally ambitious non-ICT companies that want to go beyond off-the-shelf tools: IMDA funds you to chart a digital roadmap, hire an in-house digital team, and deliver emerging-tech (especially AI) projects. The newer DLAB bootcamp, run with partners like BCG and EY-Parthenon, walks your leadership through scoping and shipping a small AI project in under three months.
Who is eligible for the DLP?
Non-ICT Singapore companies (min 30% local shareholding, ACRA-registered, taxable) Businesses with basic digital processes already in place Leadership teams ready to invest in an in-house digital/AI team Companies wanting AI projects with measurable business outcomes
What does the DLP pay for?
Consultancy to chart a digital roadmap Hiring an in-house core digital team Emerging-tech / AI 'confidence projects' delivered with programme partners Leadership bootcamp (DLAB) with structured expert guidance
How do I apply for the DLP?
1. Check you meet the eligibility (non-ICT, 30% local shareholding, existing digital baseline) 2. Submit the IMDA DTC Inquiry Form (DLP) or DLAB Interest Form 3. Scope your roadmap, team and projects with IMDA 4. Sign up for funding support and deliver against milestones
How long does the DLP take?
Rolling intake; DLAB AI confidence projects designed to ship in under 3 months
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