MICE
GRANTS
To help you make better sense of the government support and resources available, we’ve put together a list of grants particularly relevant to MICE and Event businesses and workers in these challenging times.
ENTERPRISE
BUSINESS EVENTS
IN SINGAPORE (bEIS)
Through the Business Events in Singapore (BEiS) scheme,
SECB offers customised support such as help in securing venues
introductions with leading government agencies and business partners,
marketing and publicity support, as well as assistance in hosting impactful sustainable events.
Eligible companies will receive funding support based on the scope and merits of the project.
Enterprise Development
Grant
This Enterprise Singapore grant supports up to 80% of
the cost of the projects targeted at helping local
businesses grow and transform. This can benefit MICE
and Events businesses looking to adapt to the “New
Normal” by inventing, innovating, pivoting or
redesigning their core business strategies.
Some examples include:
• Creation of new business model
• Adoption / development of sophisticated hardware
and/or software solutions (e.g. technology for
hybridisation/digitisation of events)
• Development of effective brand and marketing
strategy
• Development of technology and products for
commercialisation
• Training workforce on new technology and tools
Specialised Cleaning
Programme
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) which have
experienced a confirmed COVID-19 case on their
premises can apply for help to defray part of their
disinfection costs under the Specialised Cleaning
Programme, a joint assistance scheme by ESG, NEA
and STB.
Eligible SMEs will receive the following support 50%
of eligible third-party professional cleaning and
disinfection costs, capped at $3,000.
Enhanced Training Support
Package and Enhanced Absentee
Payroll to mitigate COVID-19
This limited-time SkillsFutureSG package is available to
tourism-sector businesses (includes MICE) and arts and
culture businesses (includes arts, entertainment and
recreation) to cover eligible training courses on priority
and emerging skills. Examples include:
• Service innovation
• Quality visitor experience through immersive
technology
• Digital media (art-making and outreach)
• Emerging digital skills
The package covers up to 90% course fees and
Absentee Payroll at 90% of hourly basic salary capped
at $10 per hour, for courses starting before Jan 1, 2021.
Training Industry
Professionals in Tourism
(TIP-iT)
MICE and Events businesses looking to upgrade their
workforce in tourism-related skill sets through certified
courses may apply for this grant, which covers up to
90% of course fees. The grant is also available to
businesses for course development, covering trainer
fees and courseware development.
Business Improvement
Fund
Any business embarking on a project with a clear
tourism focus is eligible, e.g. a tourism company or a
tech company developing solutions and products for
tourism business.
SMEs Go Digital
The SMEs Go Digital programme aims to help
SMEs adopt advanced digital solutions to go digital
and use digital technologies and build stronger capabilities
to seize growth opportunities in the digital economy.
Building on the foundation of Enhanced iSPRINT,
SMEs Go Digital has a more structured and
inclusive approach towards the adoption of digital solutions by SMEs.
Marketing Partnership
Programme
Part of STB’s COVID 19 Recovery Plan, this programme
supports the international marketing initiatives of the
MICE sector in Singapore, allowing businesses to
maintain their international presence during the
pandemic. This will help position Singapore as a choice
destination for business events and drive tourist
demand when the market recovers.
INDIVIDUAL
SkillsFuture Training
Grant
Through this SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) scheme,
self-sponsored individuals wishing to upgrade through
SSG-supported courses can receive funding of up to
90% of course fees.
This includes courses offered by polytechnics and tertiary
institutions on topics such as MICE business strategy,
MICE management, event branding, social media
marketing, and risk management in event planning.
SkillsFuture Mid-Career
Enhanced Subsidy
This subsidy supports Singaporeans aged 40 years and
above who are looking to upskill and reskill, covering up
to 90% of course fees for over 8,000 SSG-supported
courses. This includes full-time and part-time courses
ranging from Nitec to postgraduate level.
SUPPORT FOR DIGITALISATION
Government Support and
Grants for Digitalisation
There are various levels of support and grants from the
Singapore Government that can help MICE and Events
businesses across these areas:
• Development of Innovative Technology / Product
• Organising Events in Singapore
• Upgrade Business Capabilities
• Venture Overseas
