Ref: SSG Tech · Enterprise Singapore · reviewed 05 Jul 2026
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.
POC up to S$250,000; POV up to S$500,000
Who qualifies
- ✓Registered in Singapore under 5 years, at least 30% local shareholding
- ✓Group revenue under S$100M or under 200 employees
- ✓Technology must be breakthrough or novel application, not routine software
What it pays for
- Deep-tech R&D towards commercialisation
- Manpower, equipment, materials, professional services within the project
How to apply
Evaluation typically 3 to 4 months; competitive
- 1Confirm the tech clears the deep-tech bar (novel science/engineering, defensible IP)
- 2Prepare technical and commercialisation plan
- 3Apply via Startup SG Tech cycles
- 4Milestone-based disbursement
Advisor's note
Routine SaaS or apps will be rejected as not deep-tech. Strongest cases pair a technical founder with defensible IP and a named first customer for the POV stage.
Planning a digitalisation or overseas-expansion project? Those usually run under the EDG grant or the MRA grant, which our team delivers end to end.
Common questions
How much does the SSG Tech cover?
Grant (milestone-based), pOC up to S$250,000; POV up to S$500,000. 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.
Who is eligible for the SSG Tech?
Registered in Singapore under 5 years, at least 30% local shareholding Group revenue under S$100M or under 200 employees Technology must be breakthrough or novel application, not routine software
What does the SSG Tech pay for?
Deep-tech R&D towards commercialisation Manpower, equipment, materials, professional services within the project
How do I apply for the SSG Tech?
1. Confirm the tech clears the deep-tech bar (novel science/engineering, defensible IP) 2. Prepare technical and commercialisation plan 3. Apply via Startup SG Tech cycles 4. Milestone-based disbursement
How long does the SSG Tech take?
Evaluation typically 3 to 4 months; competitive
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