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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.

ENTERPRISE

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.

FIND OUT MORE AND APPLY HERE

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.

 

FIND OUT MORE AND APPLY HERE

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

FIND OUT MORE AND APPLY HERE

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.

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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.

FIND OUT MORE AND APPLY HERE

Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG)

The Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) helps Singapore companies improve their productivity and automate existing processes through IT solutions and equipment.

Up to 50% of eligible costs for local SMEs
  • Receive up to $30,000 and improve your business productivity.
Sector-specific and generic solutions
  • Get support for sector-specific and generic solutions that are pre-approved by EnterpriseSG and other participating agencies.
FIND OUT MORE AND APPLY HERE

Microsoft Copilot for SMEs Programme

Jointly developed by Microsoft, EnterpriseSG and AI Singapore (AISG), this programme aims to support more than 1,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in building AI capabilities by accelerating adoption of the Copilot for Microsoft 365 solution.

SMEs can work with our appointed partners to adopt Copilot for Microsoft 365 and participate in tailored workshops to effectively simplify daily tasks through the AI assistant integrated with Microsoft software to enhance business productivity. SMEs can also access AISG’s suite of training programmes and workshops to broaden their AI-related competencies in applications beyond Copilot for Microsoft 365.

To make it more accessible for SMEs to embark on your AI journey under the programme, EnterpriseSG will defray 50% of the Microsoft 365 Copilot licence costs for eligible businesses. Each SME will can purchase up to 50 licences at the subsidised rate for a 12-month subscription period.

The programme sign-up period is from 21 May 2024 to 20 November 2024.

FIND OUT MORE AND APPLY HERE

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.

FIND OUT MORE AND APPLY HERE

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.

FIND OUT MORE AND APPLY HERE

Mid-Career
Pathways Programme

The Mid-Career Pathways Programme is a full-time attachment programme which supports mature mid-career
individuals aged 40 and above, to widen their professional networks and gain meaningful industry-relevant skills and
experience. The attachments last between four to six months.

Benefits for Employers:
1. Tap on the wealth of work experience of mature mid-career individuals
2. 70% funding of training allowance for the duration of attachment
3. Continued funding support for trainees converted early to full-time employment

FIND OUT MORE AND APPLY HERE

Career Conversion Programme (CCP)
for Tourism Professionals

With CCP for tourism professionals, employers can hire mid-career individuals or jobseekers with no prior relevant
experience to undergo training or skills conversion. This prepares them for new occupations with good prospects.

Benefits for Employers:
1. WSG’s CCP for Tourism Professionals supports the training and reskilling of new hires and existing workers in
tourism companies (i.e. companies in Hotel, MICE, Attractions, and Travel Agents industries)
2. Companies, in consultation with Programme Partners, can contextualise their own training plans consisting 100%
On-the-Job Training (OJT), or a mixture of OJT and external training programmes

FIND OUT MORE AND APPLY HERE

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