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Supporting Our Businesses Overcoming Challenges, Capturing Opportunities
Contents
02 Foreword
03 Additional Support
03 Credit
04 Cashflow and Costs
05 Wages
06 Deepening Capabilities to Capture Opportunities
Deepening Capabilities to Capture
Opportunities and Build Resilience
08 Business Development and Leadership
10 Internationalisation
12 Jobs and Skills
15 Innovation
18 Digitalisation
Additional Resources
20 SME Centres
21 Centres of Innovation
1Foreword Additional COVID-19 Credit
Support Measures Enterprise Financing Scheme – SME
An earlier version of this booklet summarised measures to support businesses introduced Working Capital Loan (EFS-WCL)
in Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Heng Swee Keat’s Budget 2020 The Government has introduced
• The EFS-WCL has been further enhanced
statement. On 26 March 2020, DPM Heng Swee Keat delivered the Supplementary Budget additional measures to support
from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021.
2020 statement which laid out the additional measures the Government was taking to businesses and to preserve jobs • The maximum loan quantum has been
tackle COVID-19. This came just five weeks after he delivered the Budget 2020 statement. It and livelihoods. increased to $1 million, up from
$600,000 previously.
reflected the rapid escalation of the COVID-19 outbreak which had, within five weeks, been
• The Government’s risk share of loans
declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation. The situation continued to worsen have been increased to 90% for loans
and on 6 April 2020, DPM Heng announced enhanced measures to help businesses manage initiated from 8 April 2020 till 31 March
the impact of the heightened safe distancing measures during the circuit breaker period in 2021.
Singapore from 7 April to 4 May 2020. • Businesses may request for deferment
of principal repayment for one year,
subject to assessment by Participating
The pandemic has caused severe economic disruptions and uncertainties, and it is likely to Financial Institutions (PFIs).
cause the worst economic contraction since independence. Businesses and workers across
sectors are impacted. The Government is introducing extraordinary measures for this Enterprise Financing Scheme –
extraordinary situation. Trade Loan (EFS-TL)
A total of $59.9 billion will be set aside to support our people in this battle, amounting to • The EFS-TL (formerly known as Loan
about 12% of our GDP. For businesses, help is given to tackle the three issues of credit, Insurance Scheme Plus) supports
Singapore-based enterprises’ trade
cashflow and costs. There is also support for businesses in terms of wage payments and
financing needs.
training for their workers. • The EFS-TL will be enhanced for one
year, from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021.
Even as we tackle the immediate challenges, we must also build resilience in our economy, • The maximum loan quantum will
and build capabilities for when the eventual recovery comes. We will support businesses be increased to $10 million, up from $5
million previously.
to use this downtime to digitalise, restructure and transform. Businesses can find details • The Government’s risk share of loans
of these support measures in this booklet as well. We must face this battle with a spirit of have been increased to 90% for loans
resilience, keeping our eyes on the future. We are all in this together, and we will leave no initiated from 8 April 2020 till 31 March
one behind. We will continue to work with businesses, workers and industry partners to 2021.
build economic resilience and prepare for gradual recovery when the situation stabilises.
With our collective effort as one Singapore, we will ride through this storm and emerge Loan Insurance Scheme (LIS)
stronger together.
• The Loan Insurance Scheme helps
SMEs secure short-term trade loans
by having commercial insurers co-share
loan default with PFIs.
• Subsidies for loan insurance premiums
have been increased from 50% to
80%, for one year from 1 April 2020 to
31 March 2021.
2 3Temporary Bridging Loan Cashflow and Costs Deferment of Income Tax Enhanced Wage Credit Scheme
Programme (TBLP) Payments
Enhanced Property Tax Rebate • The Government will co-fund 20% and
• The TBLP, which was introduced for 2020 • Automatic deferment of income tax 15% of qualifying wage increases
at Budget 2020 to provide additional payments for companies and self- in 2019 and 2020 respectively for
cash flow support for enterprises in • Increased Property Tax Rebate for employed persons. Singaporean employees earning a
the tourism sector, has been enhanced qualifying commercial properties such • For companies, income tax payments gross monthly wage of up to $5,000.
from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021. as hotels, serviced apartments, tourist due in April, May, and June 2020 will • Additional payout to be brought
• The programme will be expanded to attractions, shops and restaurants, instead be payable in July, August, and forward from September to end-June
eligible enterprises across all sectors from 15% or 30%, to 100%. September 2020 respectively. 2020.
from 1 April 2020. • Other non-residential properties
• The maximum loan quantum has such as offices and industrial
also been raised from $1 million to
No Increase in Government Fees &
properties will receive a new 30%
$5 million. Property Tax Rebate.
Charges
• The Government’s risk share of loans
have been increased to 90% for loans • There will be no increases in
initiated from 8 April 2020 till 31 March Ensure Pass-through of Property Government Fees & Charges from
2021. Tax Rebate New 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021.
• Property owners are required to pass
on the full amount of property tax Wages
rebate attributable to a rented property
to his tenant, in a timely manner, and Enhanced Jobs Support Scheme
without conditions.
The Government will provide support
for the first $4,600 of monthly wages for
Enhanced Rental Waivers every local worker, for nine months till
end-2020.
• Qualifying commercial tenants,
such as those providing commercial • Wage support levels will be differentiated
accommodation, retail, F&B, recreation, by sector^. Businesses can check their
entertainment, and healthcare services, eligibility on IRAS’ website.
will get 2 months’ worth of rental • For April 2020, firms in all sectors will
waivers in total. have their wage support level enhanced
• All other non-residential tenants of to 75% to help them through the ‘circuit
Government agencies receive 1 month breaker’ period.
of rental waiver. • Firms will receive the first payout in
April 2020, including the enhanced
payout for April wages. Subsequent
Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Rebate
payouts will be in July and October 2020.
• A CIT Rebate of 25% of tax payable,
^
capped at $15,000 per company, will be 75% wage support for aviation, accommodation,
and tourism sectors, 50% for food services
granted for Year of Assessment 2020.
sectors, and 25% for all other sectors
Foreign Worker Levy New
• Waiver of monthly Foreign Worker Levy
due in April 2020. For more information, log on to:
• Foreign Worker Levy Rebate of $750 www.singaporebudget.gov.sg/budget_2020/resilience-budget
in April 2020 from levies paid this year,
for each Work Permit or S Pass holder.
4 5Deepening Capabilities to Capture Opportunities and Build Resilience
The Government is committed to supporting our businesses through the short-term The Government will continue to provide support for businesses to build capabilities at
challenges while working with them to build up longer-term capabilities to be better every stage, for every size of company and every business goal. Businesses can do their
prepared for the eventual recovery. part by thinking through their business plans and goals.
Support for businesses at • Capability Transfer Programme
every stage, for every size Revenue: New
• Hiring Incentive
MNCs >S$100mil • Part-Time Re-employment Grant
and for every business goal
and LLEs • Global Ready Talent Programme (GRT)
• Enterprise Leadership for Transformation (ELT)
Medium Revenue: • Executive-in-Residence
Enterprises S$10mil - S$100mil • Market Readiness Assistance Schemes
• Global Ready Talent Programme (GRT)
New
• GoBusiness Licensing and e-adviser
• Grow Digital
• Hiring Incentive
Revenue: • SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit
Small Enterprises S$1mil - S$10mil • SME Centre Enhancement - Partners for Business Growth
• SMEs Go Digital
• Enhanced Startup SG Equity
Revenue: • Grow Digital
Micro EnterprisesBusiness Enterprise Development Grant
(EDG) Enterprise Transform Package
• Offers access to an alumni network
for peer learning and collaboration.
Heartland Enterprise Upgrading
Programme (HEUP) New
Development and • Supports projects in three key categories
• The ELT will be delivered by a network
of partners including Institutes An integrated support package for
Leadership - core capabilities, innovation and
productivity, and internationalisation.
of Higher Learning (IHLs), financial
institutions, and industry experts.
selected Merchants’ Associations to
implement holistic precinct rejuvenation
Build and enhance management • From 1 April 2020 to 31 December plans, through infrastructural
2020, the support level will be raised Executive-in-Residence improvements, place-making activities,
and enterprise capabilities to New
from up to 70% to up to 80%. capability upgrading projects, and
grow the business. • In the same period, for enterprises that training for businesses and workers.
Support for trade associations
are most severely impacted by and business chambers to engage
COVID-19, the maximum support level experienced professionals with SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit
can be further raised to 90% on a case- relevant expertise, and to match New Next Bound of SkillsFuture
by-case basis. them to businesses to assist in
• Unionised enterprises and transformation, capability building, and Please refer to full description on pg 13.
Employment and Employability internationalisation efforts.
Institute (e2i) partners under the
Labour Movement can qualify for SkillsFuture Leadership
an additional 10% funding, subject to GoBusiness e-Adviser for Development Initiative
endorsement from e2i under NTUC. Government Assistance (SkillsFuture LDI)
• The maximum support under EDG is New Enterprise Grow Package
capped at 90%, excluding additional Businesses can leverage on SkillsFuture
out-of-pocket support from the Businesses can get customised LDI to develop and/or enhance their
SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit. guidance on government assistance. in-house leadership development
The e-adviser will recommend the most programmes (for example overseas
relevant government assistance to assignments and cross-functional
Enterprise Financing Scheme (EFS) rotations) to expand their pipeline of
businesses via a guided set of questions
on business needs. Singaporean talent.
• Financing support to meet business
needs at various stages of growth.
The e-adviser will be launched later in SME Centre Enhancement -
• EFS covers six different areas –
2020. Partners for Business Growth
working capital, fixed assets, venture
debt, trade, projects, and mergers & Enhanced Enterprise Grow Package
acquisitions. GoBusiness Licensing
• Stronger support for young businesses. Enhanced Enterprise Grow Package • Pilot initiative for businesses that
demonstrate ability to accelerate
For enhancements to the SME Working Capital growth and are keen to transform
Loan, please see pg 3.
Businesses can look forward to simpler,
faster and better processes when their business in areas such as
transacting with the Government digitalisation, talent development and
Enterprise Leadership for through the GoBusiness Licensing internationalisation.
• SME Centres will partner these
Transformation (ELT) portal. The portal currently provides
new businesses in the food services businesses to jointly develop
New Enterprise Transform Package
sector with a guided, streamlined business plans and support
journey for licensing applications. The implementation efforts.
• Supports business leaders of
promising SMEs in achieving the next portal will be expanded later in 2020
bound of growth, through structured to cover other key transactions by Support for Job Redesign under
modular training in business growth businesses with the Government. Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG)
capabilities and business coaching in Enhanced Next Bound of SkillsFuture
developing a business growth plan.
Please refer to full description on pg 18.
Legend MNCs and LLEs Small and Medium Enterprises Micro Enterprises
PACT Programme
*Key initiatives are designed to address businesses’ needs and businesses of any size can tap on any initiative
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where eligible. Please refer to full description on pg 16.Internationalisation Double Tax Deduction for
Internationalisation (DTDi)
GlobalConnect@SBF New Market Readiness Assistance
(MRA) Enhanced Enterprise Grow Package
Enhanced
Provides market advisory services
Venture overseas and seize and in-market business connections Businesses can look forward to in-
opportunities from regional and Businesses can apply for tax deductions to Singapore businesses looking to depth FTA consultancy and support for
global markets. on eligible expenses incurred to support expand or deepen their presence in key overseas business development. To
businesses’ overseas expansion Southeast Asian and emerging markets. support more local businesses to go
activities. The DTDi will be extended to overseas, the grant will be enhanced:
31 December 2025. Beginning 1 April
2020, the scope of the scheme will also
Global Ready Talent Programme
(GRT) Enhanced • Grant cap will be increased from
be expanded to include: $20,000 per year to $100,000 per
new market over three years.
• Support for third-party consultancy Supports Singapore businesses to train
• 70% support level will be extended by
costs relating to new overseas and deepen in-market knowledge of
three years to 31 March 2023.
business development to identify their Singaporean employees, and
suitable talent and build up business supports students of local IHLs to go on
networks. internships. PACT Programme
• New categories of fees incurred on
overseas business missions. GRT Programme has been enhanced Please refer to full description on pg 16.
to encourage more students to go
abroad for overseas internships and
Enterprise Development Grant attachments, deepening the talent pool
SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit
(EDG) Enterprise Transform Package for businesses.
New Next Bound of SkillsFuture
Please refer to full description on pg 8. Please refer to full description on pg 13.
Grow Digital New Enterprise Grow Package
Growing Markets
Enterprise Singapore Overseas Businesses can get a headstart in going
Centres global. Get support to leverage digital
platforms and channels for access to
Businesses can tap on the support a larger pool of consumers overseas,
of Enterprise Singapore’s in-market and to test new markets. Businesses
presence at over 35 international will also receive training and support to
locations to generate new business enhance their e-commerce capabilities.
leads, find business partners and
acquire new technologies and
capabilities.
Global Innovation Alliance (GIA)
New
Businesses can gain access to overseas
partners for co-innovation and market
expansion.
Legend MNCs and LLEs Small and Medium Enterprises Micro Enterprises
*Key initiatives are designed to address businesses’ needs and businesses of any size can tap on any initiative
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where eligible.Jobs and Skills Capability Transfer Programme Enterprise Portal for Jobs & Skills Part-Time Re-employment Grant
New Senior Worker Support Package
Provides funding support for businesses Businesses can explore information and
Support workers in their skills to bring in foreign specialists to transfer resources on relevant jobs and skills Support for businesses that voluntarily
training so that they remain new capabilities to local workers, or to initiatives under SkillsFuture Singapore commit to providing part time re-
relevant with the changing needs send local workers for training overseas and Workforce Singapore via this one- employment to all eligible senior
to acquire new capabilities. stop portal to support their training and
of the industry. workers who request for it.
human capital development needs.
Career Support Programme Professional Conversion
Hiring Incentive Programmes (PCPs), Place-and-
Salary support programme to encourage New SkillsFuture Mid-Career Support Package
Train Programmes for Rank-and-
employers to hire Singaporean PMETs
who are unemployed and actively File Workers, Career Transition
Support for employers who hire local
looking for jobs for 6 months or more, mid-career workers aged 40 and above Programmes by Continuing
or workers aged 40 and above who through reskilling programmes*. Education and Training (CET)
have been made redundant. Centres
*
Reskilling programmes eligible for the hiring Enhanced SkillsFuture Mid-Career Support Package
incentive are the PCPs, PnT programmes for
Career Trial rank-and-file workers, and career transition Receive course fee funding and/or
programmes by CET centres.
Allows employers to assess jobseekers’ salary support for employers to hire and
job fit through a short-term trial before reskill local jobseekers.
offering employment. Lean Enterprise Development
Scheme Enhanced wage support levels for
mature jobseekers at up to 90% under
Enhancements to Course Fee Provides grants and transitional foreign Place-and-Train programmes.
Subsidy and Absentee Payroll (AP) manpower support to businesses
undertaking transformation projects to
In Budget 2020, SkillsFuture Singapore Senior Worker Early Adopter
become more manpower-lean.
enhanced course fee subsidies and Grant New Senior Worker Support Package
absentee payroll (AP) rates for employers
in sectors directly affected by the National Centre of Excellence for Supports businesses in raising their
COVID-19 outbreak, when they sponsor Workplace Learning (NACE) company-level retirement and re-
their workers for eligible courses. Enhanced Next Bound of SkillsFuture employment age above the minimum
statutory requirements.
• From 1 April 2020, the enhanced course Businesses can tap on this to build their
fee subsidies and absentee payroll in-house training system and workplace
rates will be extended to the Land
SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit
learning capabilities, as well as certify New Next Bound of SkillsFuture
Transport and Arts and Culture sectors. workplace trainers using best-in-class
• From 1 May 2020, the enhanced training practices through customised
absentee payroll rates will be further Additional support for employers
solutions. investing in workforce and enterprise
extended to cover all sectors.
• The duration of the enhanced training transformation.
support will also be extended, to Open Door Programme
cover eligible courses that start before Up to $10,000 credit per firm to cover
1 January 2021. Supports employers to hire and retain up to 90% out-of-pocket expenses
persons with disabilities through job for workforce and/or enterprise
redesign, training and placement services. transformation.
P-Max
Helps SMEs to better recruit, manage
Legend MNCs and LLEs Small and Medium Enterprises Micro Enterprises and retain newly-hired PMETs through
*Key initiatives are designed to address businesses’ needs and businesses of any size can tap on any initiative funding support and workshops on
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where eligible.Support for Job Redesign under
Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG)
SkillsFuture Work-Study
Programmes
Innovation A*STAR Collaborative Commerce
Marketplace (ACCM)
Enhanced Next Bound of SkillsFuture Enhanced Next Bound of SkillsFuture
Create new products and services An online platform that enables
Please refer to full description on pg 18. Businesses can groom and hire fresh or enhance work processes businesses to network, form
talent through Work-Study Programmes through technology and relationships, and foster collaborations
from the Certificate to Post-Graduate collaboration. among local companies and large
Skills Framework levels. Businesses will jointly design and multinational companies.
deliver with Institutes of Higher Learning
Businesses can use the Skills Framework (IHLs) and appointed private providers.
to design their human resource strategy Centres of Innovation (COIs)
and talent development plans. Each
framework provides key information on TechSkills Accelerator (TeSA) Support businesses in the development
the sector, career pathways, job roles, and testing of new technology
existing and emerging skills required, Enhanced products, through provision of facilities,
and suggested training programmes. Supports both current information consultancy, training, and technical
and communications technology (ICT) services in specific sectors.
professionals and non-ICT professionals
SkillsFuture JumpStart! Workshop
to upgrade and acquire new skills and Digital Services Lab
Businesses can learn about the domain knowledge that are in demand,
available jobs and skills resources and and to stay competitive and meet the Businesses partner with IMDA, tech
grants through this specially curated challenges of a fast-moving digital providers and research institutions to
workshop. landscape. co-develop digital solutions to address
sector-wide challenges.
TeSA’s Company-Led Training Programme
SkillsFuture Series will be enhanced to provide more support
for businesses looking to hire and train Enterprise Development Grant
Businesses can use these short, industry- mature PMETs aged 40 and above. (EDG) Enterprise Transform Package
relevant programmes to train employees
in emerging and priority areas, namely Please refer to full description on pg 8.
data analytics, finance, tech-enabled
services, digital media, cybersecurity,
entrepreneurship, advanced Headstart Programme
manufacturing and urban solutions.
Improves SMEs’ access to intellectual
property (IP) by providing royalty-
free and exclusive licences for up to
36 months, for IP co-developed with
A*STAR.
Legend MNCs and LLEs Small and Medium Enterprises Micro Enterprises
*Key initiatives are designed to address businesses’ needs and businesses of any size can tap on any initiative
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where eligible.Innovation Advisors Programme Intellectual Property Startup SG Tech Access
Intermediary (IPI)
Businesses can be guided by innovation Access a wide range of support for Businesses can access a comprehensive
mentors who will advise them in the Online marketplace and consultancy startups and entrepreneurs, including: suite of A*STAR’s advanced
development of innovation strategies, for businesses to connect with manufacturing equipment and biotech/
new products and solutions to address providers of suitable technology IP for Startup SG Founder biomedical scientific services, under the
market needs, and connect businesses business needs. Provides mentorship and startup capital guidance of technical experts.
to technology and business partners. grant to first-time entrepreneurs with
innovative business ideas.
*Formerly known as Innovation Agents Programme Open Innovation Platform (OIP) Technology for Enterprise
Startup SG Tech Capability Upgrading (T-Up)
Businesses can get matched to Provides funding for startups to carry Programme
Intellectual Property (IP) problem-owners or solution providers out Proof-of-Concept and Proof-of-
Schemes to collaborate and address business Value trials for innovative technologies. Businesses can get access to talent
needs through digital solutions. from A*STAR’s Research Institutes and
Businesses can access subsidised Startup SG Equity Enhanced build in-house R&D capabilities.
programmes including IP audit, IP To catalyse private sector investments
strategy advisory, IP analytics and Operation and Technology
into local-based deep-tech startups with
business/ legal clinics to accelerate Roadmap (OTR) strong IP and global potential.
translation of technologies, brands and
IP to the market. Development of technology roadmaps Startup SG Infrastructure
to map out priorities that are aligned Provides physical spaces (e.g. LaunchPad
to businesses’ strategies and @one-north) for startups to grow,
developmental plans. Consortium OTR experiment and flourish.
(COTR) is also available to cater to the
needs of a group of companies. Startup SG Talent
Supports startups’ talent needs.
PACT Programme
Collaborate with other businesses to
build capabilities, innovate and pursue
new business opportunities in local and
overseas markets. Funds up to 70% of
qualifying activities.
Singapore Institute of Food and
Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI)
The new institute will strengthen
Singapore’s R&D capabilities and
support our food and biotechnology
innovation ecosystem.
The institute will officially open in April 2020.
Legend MNCs and LLEs Small and Medium Enterprises Micro Enterprises
*Key initiatives are designed to address businesses’ needs and businesses of any size can tap on any initiative
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where eligible.Digitalisation Automation Support Package
(ASP)
job redesign will be supported for a
start. Businesses will be able to achieve
solutions, with funding support from
the Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG).
productivity gains, and offer more enriching
Build stronger digital capabilities Until 31 March 2021, businesses can tap jobs with better wages for workers. Grow Digital New
to seize growth opportunities in on grant, tax and loan support to defray Businesses can get a headstart in going
the digital economy. the cost of deployment of large-scale
SkillsFuture for Digital Workplace global. Get support to leverage digital
automation solutions. platforms and channels for access to
Helps businesses build digital confidence a larger pool of consumers overseas,
in staff and equip them with the basic and to test new markets. Businesses
E-invoicing Registration Grant
digital skills required for the workplace will also receive training and support to
New
over a two-day course. enhance their e-commerce capabilities.
• Businesses registered on the
nationwide e-invoicing network on or SMEs Go Digital Programme
before 31 December 2020 will receive As part of the call for businesses to “Stay
a one-time grant of $200. Businesses Businesses can tap on support available Healthy, Go Digital”, IMDA has curated
can register through more than 50 Peppol- under SMEs Go Digital, a whole-of- a set of resources for businesses to Go
ready accounting and ERP solutions. government programme that helps Digital so that business can continue
• Businesses incorporated on or before businesses develop digital capabilities. despite challenges brought about by
25 March 2020 and registered on the COVID-19.
network on or before 31 December 2020 Advanced Digital Solutions New
will automatically receive their grant via Businesses can access up to 80%
PayNow Corporate. There is no need to funding support to adopt advanced
apply for the grant. digital solutions from 1 May 2020 to 31
December 2020. These solutions will
help businesses deepen their digital
Productivity Solutions Grant capabilities to strengthen business
(PSG) Enhanced Enterprise Grow Package continuity measures and build resilience.
From 1 April 2020 to 31 December 2020, Start Digital Enterprise Grow Package
the maximum support level will be raised
from 70% to 80%. Businesses can take up a Start Digital
Pack that provides simple Accounting,
From 1 April 2020 to 31 December HR Management System & Payroll,
2020, the scope of pre-approved digital Digital Marketing, Digital Transactions
solutions under PSG will be expanded and Cybersecurity solutions. Businesses
to help SMEs implement safe distancing can get a waiver of six months
and business continuity measures. subscription fee for any two solutions
These include tools for online workplace with a minimum 18-months contract
collaboration, virtual meetings, queue agreement.
management and temperature
screening. SMEs Go Digital expands to more
sectors Enterprise Grow Package
Businesses can also access a wider range Businesses can use Industry Digital
of pre-scoped solutions, including IT Plans (IDPs) as a step-by-step guide
solutions and equipment, as well as on sector-specific digital solutions to
consultancy services. Within consultancy, adopt at each stage of business growth.
IDPs for more sectors are progressively
being developed.
Businesses can adopt a wide range of
pre-approved SME-friendly generic or
Legend MNCs and LLEs Small and Medium Enterprises Micro Enterprises
sector-specific digital solutions, which
*Key initiatives are designed to address businesses’ needs and businesses of any size can tap on any initiative include AI, cybersecurity and cloud
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where eligible.SME Centres Centres of Innovation
Businesses that wish to enhance their capabilities or embark on transformation Centres of Innovation (COIs) were set up in Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs)
plans may approach the SME Centres below for assistance. and public research institutes (RIs) to enhance SMEs’ technology innovation.
They provide facilities, consultancy, training, and technical services for SMEs to
develop and test technology projects in specific sectors.
SME Centre@SCCCI SME Centre@NorthEast
Trade Association Hub Our Tampines Hub
9, Jurong Town Hall Road 51 Tampines Ave 4
#03-18, Singapore 609431 #04-31, Singapore 529684 Aquaculture Innovation Centre Food Innovation Resource Centre
Tel: +65 6337 8381 Tel: +65 6513 0388 Temasek Polytechnic Singapore Polytechnic
Email: enquiry@smecentre-sccci.sg Fax: +65 6513 0399 Dr Lee Chee Wee Mr Zen Tan
Email: enquiries@smecentre-asme.sg Tel: +65 6780 6400 Tel: +65 6870 4619
SME Centre@SMCCI Email: leecw@tp.edu.sg Email: zen_tan@sp.edu.sg
15, Jalan Pinang SME Centre@NorthWest
Singapore 199147 Woodlands Civic Centre Dr Diana Chan Pek Sian Marine and Offshore Technology Centre of
Tel: +65 6293 3822 900, South Woodlands Drive Tel: +65 6780 5383 Innovation
Fax: +65 6293 3905 #06-01, Singapore 730900 Email: peksian@tp.edu.sg Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Email: gadvisory@smecentre-smcci.sg Tel: +65 6826 3020 Mr Ang Yee Kiang
Fax: +65 6826 3021 Ms Susila Krishnasamy Tel: +65 6460 8594
SME Centre@SICCI Email: northwest@smecentre-smf.sg Tel: +65 6780 4002 Email: angyeekiang@np.edu.sg
SICCI Building Email: krishnas@tp.edu.sg
31, Stanley Street SME Centre@SouthEast Materials Centre of Innovation
Singapore 068740 1, Engku Aman Turn Centre of Innovation for Complementary Institute of Materials Research and Engineering,
Tel: +65 6508 0147 #03-02, Wisma Geylang Serai Health Products A*STAR
Fax: +65 6223 1707 Singapore 408528 Temasek Polytechnic Dr Leong Yew Wei
Email: sme@smecentre-sicci.sg Tel: +65 6513 0388 Mr Martin Cai Tel: +65 6874 3326
Fax: +65 6513 0399 Tel: +65 6780 1856 Email: leongyw@imre.a-star.edu.sg
SME Centre@ASME Email: enquiries@smecentre-asme.sg Email: coi-chp@tp.edu.sg
167, Jalan Bukit Merah Precision Engineering Centre of Innovation
#03-13, Tower 4, Singapore 150167 SME Centre@SouthWest Centre of Innovation for Electronics and IoT Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology,
Tel: +65 6513 0388 The JTC Summit Nanyang Polytechnic A*STAR
Fax: +65 6513 0399 8, Jurong Town Hall Road Mr John Fung Mr Peter Shi
Email: enquiries@smecentre-asme.sg #26-06, Singapore 609434 Tel: +65 6550 0978 Tel: +65 6590 3152
Tel: +65 6316 1616 Email: john_fung@nyp.edu.sg Email: zfshi@simtech.a-star.edu.sg
SME Centre@SMF Fax: +65 6316 7250
SMF House Email: southwest@smecentre-smf.sg Centre of Innovation for Supply Chain
2985, Jalan Bukit Merah Management
Singapore 159457 Republic Polytechnic
Tel: +65 6826 3020 Mr Edmund Chan
Fax: +65 6826 3021 Tel: +65 9232 0228
Email: query@smecentre-smf.sg Email: coi-scm@rp.edu.sg
SME Centre@Central EcoLabs Centre of Innovation for Energy
HDB Hub BizThree Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and
490, Lorong 6 Toa Payoh Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore
#07-11, Singapore 310490 Mr Mahesh Kumar
Tel: +65 6715 7580 Tel: +65 6904 1120
Email: central@smecentre-sccci.sg Email: mahesh.kumar@ntu.edu.sg
SME Centre@Little India Environmental and Water Technology Centre
Little India Arcade of Innovation
48 Serangoon Road Ngee Ann Polytechnic
#01-22, Singapore 217959 Ms Ida Kwan
Tel: +65 6508 0149 Tel: +65 6460 8168
Email: littleindia@smecentre-sicci.sg Email: ida_kwan@np.edu.sg
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For more information, please contact MTI at mti_email@mti.gov.sg /
Enterprise Infoline at enquiry@enterprisesg.gov.sg
or refer to www.smeportal.sg.
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