Ref: PACT · Enterprise Singapore / EDB · reviewed 05 Jul 2026
Partnerships for Capability Transformation (PACT)
Co-funds structured partnerships between large companies (MNCs or large local enterprises) and Singapore-based SMEs across five modalities: supplier development, co-innovation, capability training, internationalisation, and corporate venturing. Enhanced in March 2024 to cover more industries and partnership types, with a government target of 100 new partnerships over five years.
Not published; project-based
Who qualifies
- ✓Singapore-based SMEs partnering a large corporate (MNC or large local enterprise)
- ✓Large companies willing to develop their local suppliers or partners
- ✓SMEs seeking to qualify as suppliers, co-develop products, or enter new markets alongside a big partner
- ✓Startups/SMEs test-bedding solutions with government agencies under Gov-PACT
What it pays for
- Manpower costs for the partnership project
- Software, hardware, and equipment
- Professional services, testing, and qualification of suppliers
- Co-innovation, capability training, and joint internationalisation activities
How to apply
Rolling; project-based, typically initiated by or with the large corporate partner
- 1Identify a large corporate partner (or respond to a Gov-PACT/EDB-facilitated opportunity)
- 2Jointly define the partnership project and outcomes
- 3Contact EnterpriseSG or EDB via the PACT page to scope eligibility and funding
- 4Submit the joint application and execute on approval
Advisor's note
PACT is anchored by the large company, not the SME; funding rates are not published and everything is negotiated per project, so without a committed corporate partner there is nothing to apply for.
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 PACT cover?
Co-funding of qualifying partnership costs; exact rate scoped per project with EnterpriseSG/EDB (not published), not published; project-based. Co-funds structured partnerships between large companies (MNCs or large local enterprises) and Singapore-based SMEs across five modalities: supplier development, co-innovation, capability training, internationalisation, and corporate venturing. Enhanced in March 2024 to cover more industries and partnership types, with a government target of 100 new partnerships over five years.
Who is eligible for the PACT?
Singapore-based SMEs partnering a large corporate (MNC or large local enterprise) Large companies willing to develop their local suppliers or partners SMEs seeking to qualify as suppliers, co-develop products, or enter new markets alongside a big partner Startups/SMEs test-bedding solutions with government agencies under Gov-PACT
What does the PACT pay for?
Manpower costs for the partnership project Software, hardware, and equipment Professional services, testing, and qualification of suppliers Co-innovation, capability training, and joint internationalisation activities
How do I apply for the PACT?
1. Identify a large corporate partner (or respond to a Gov-PACT/EDB-facilitated opportunity) 2. Jointly define the partnership project and outcomes 3. Contact EnterpriseSG or EDB via the PACT page to scope eligibility and funding 4. Submit the joint application and execute on approval
How long does the PACT take?
Rolling; project-based, typically initiated by or with the large corporate partner
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