Ref: Scale-Up · Enterprise Singapore · reviewed 05 Jul 2026
Scale-Up Programme
EnterpriseSG's flagship 12-18 month programme that grooms high-growth local companies into global champions, with consulting from partners like McKinsey, EY-Parthenon, PwC and Bain, plus executive training from Stanford and Wharton. Past participants (80 companies across 7 cohorts) added S$2.5 billion in combined revenue within three years of joining.
Not published; value is in subsidised top-tier consulting, leadership training, and mentor network
Who qualifies
- ✓Companies with global headquarters in Singapore
- ✓Strong track record of growth and leadership bench strength
- ✓Ambition and commitment to scale globally
- ✓Willing to work intensively with EnterpriseSG and programme partners for 12-18 months
What it pays for
- Structured growth transformation with expert consulting partners
- Executive leadership training (Stanford, Wharton)
- Leadership development coaching
- Exclusive mentor and peer-leader network plus execution support on growth strategies
How to apply
Cohort-based, 12-18 months; no public application deadlines since intake is by invitation
- 1The programme is by invitation: EnterpriseSG identifies and approaches qualifying companies
- 2If not invited, register interest via the contact form on the Scale-Up page
- 3Engage EnterpriseSG on your growth plans and track record
- 4If selected, commit leadership time for the 12-18 month cohort
Advisor's note
You cannot simply apply; EnterpriseSG invites companies, so the practical route in is building a visible growth track record and a relationship with your EnterpriseSG account officer first.
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 Scale-Up cover?
Heavily subsidised structured programme (fee support not publicly disclosed), not published; value is in subsidised top-tier consulting, leadership training, and mentor network. EnterpriseSG's flagship 12-18 month programme that grooms high-growth local companies into global champions, with consulting from partners like McKinsey, EY-Parthenon, PwC and Bain, plus executive training from Stanford and Wharton. Past participants (80 companies across 7 cohorts) added S$2.5 billion in combined revenue within three years of joining.
Who is eligible for the Scale-Up?
Companies with global headquarters in Singapore Strong track record of growth and leadership bench strength Ambition and commitment to scale globally Willing to work intensively with EnterpriseSG and programme partners for 12-18 months
What does the Scale-Up pay for?
Structured growth transformation with expert consulting partners Executive leadership training (Stanford, Wharton) Leadership development coaching Exclusive mentor and peer-leader network plus execution support on growth strategies
How do I apply for the Scale-Up?
1. The programme is by invitation: EnterpriseSG identifies and approaches qualifying companies 2. If not invited, register interest via the contact form on the Scale-Up page 3. Engage EnterpriseSG on your growth plans and track record 4. If selected, commit leadership time for the 12-18 month cohort
How long does the Scale-Up take?
Cohort-based, 12-18 months; no public application deadlines since intake is by invitation
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