Startup SG Founder
S$20,000-S$50,000 cash grant with a 1:1 founder or third-party co-match; at least 50% of the match must already be paid-up capital when the application is submitted · Enterprise Singapore (Government of Singapore) · rolling applications
Provides first-time entrepreneurs with mentorship and a startup capital grant, delivered through Accredited Mentor Partners (AMPs) who assess applicants and administer funding. Current lifecycle: rolling. Real economics: S$20,000-S$50,000 cash grant with a 1:1 founder or third-party co-match; at least 50% of the match must already be paid-up capital when the application is submitted.
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Key facts
| Funder | Enterprise Singapore (Government of Singapore) |
| Amount | S$20,000-S$50,000 cash grant with a 1:1 founder or third-party co-match; at least 50% of the match must already be paid-up capital when the application is submitted |
| Deadline | Rolling — apply anytime |
| Decision time | The official page does not publish a complete AMP-to-EnterpriseSG award decision time. |
| Eligibility | First-time founders building an innovative venture must first secure a Letter of Recommendation from an Accredited Mentor Partner, incorporate a qualifying Singapore company, and provide a 1:1 co-match. At least half of the co-match must appear as paid-up capital in ACRA Bizfile at submission. |
| Restrictions | Awards are milestone- and mentor-administered; the checked page does not publish the complete claim calendar or executed award terms. The grant requires a 1:1 co-match and is not an unrestricted S$50,000 transfer; current AMP and award documents govern eligible spending. |
| Status | rolling |
Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.
Application process
- Choose and approach an Accredited Mentor Partner
- Complete the AMP assessment, pitch training and mentoring intake
- Obtain the AMP Letter of Recommendation
- Incorporate or verify the qualifying Singapore company and paid-up-capital match
- Submit the EnterpriseSG application
- Complete grant milestones and mentoring if selected
Background
Enterprise Singapore (Government of Singapore) operates Startup SG Founder. This pass separates direct cash, repayable finance, credits, incentives and umbrella programs so later ranking does not compare unlike instruments. The live government page was last updated 23 April 2026 The program operates through an official network of Accredited Mentor Partners
How the application really works
Choose and approach an Accredited Mentor Partner → Complete the AMP assessment, pitch training and mentoring intake → Obtain the AMP Letter of Recommendation → Incorporate or verify the qualifying Singapore company and paid-up-capital match → Submit the EnterpriseSG application → Complete grant milestones and mentoring if selected
Tips
- Show direct fit with innovative businesses.
- Show direct fit with technology startups.
- Show direct fit with scalable venture concepts.
Watch out for
- Current lifecycle is rolling.
- Awards are milestone- and mentor-administered; the checked page does not publish the complete claim calendar or executed award terms.
- The grant requires a 1:1 co-match and is not an unrestricted S$50,000 transfer; current AMP and award documents govern eligible spending.
Track record
- The live government page was last updated 23 April 2026
- The program operates through an official network of Accredited Mentor Partners
No applicant denominator or comparable acceptance rate is published.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this actionable now?
- rolling. Accredited Mentor Partners accept founders continuously; Enterprise Singapore publishes no fixed closing date.
- What is the real economic value?
- S$20,000-S$50,000 cash grant with a 1:1 founder or third-party co-match; at least 50% of the match must already be paid-up capital when the application is submitted
- Who is eligible?
- First-time founders building an innovative venture must first secure a Letter of Recommendation from an Accredited Mentor Partner, incorporate a qualifying Singapore company, and provide a 1:1 co-match. At least half of the co-match must appear as paid-up capital in ACRA Bizfile at submission.
- How does selection work?
- Choose and approach an Accredited Mentor Partner; Complete the AMP assessment, pitch training and mentoring intake; Obtain the AMP Letter of Recommendation; Incorporate or verify the qualifying Singapore company and paid-up-capital match; Submit the EnterpriseSG application; Complete grant milestones and mentoring if selected. The official page does not publish a complete AMP-to-EnterpriseSG award decision time.
- What burden and restrictions apply?
- Awards are milestone- and mentor-administered; the checked page does not publish the complete claim calendar or executed award terms. The grant requires a 1:1 co-match and is not an unrestricted S$50,000 transfer; current AMP and award documents govern eligible spending.
- What evidence exists?
- The live government page was last updated 23 April 2026 The program operates through an official network of Accredited Mentor Partners No applicant denominator or comparable acceptance rate is published.
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Sources
- www.startupsg.gov.sg/programmes/4894/startup-sg-founder — Official current economics, co-match, AMP gate, benefits and April 2026 update (checked 2026-08-10)