Singapore Startup Grants 2026: Funding Options for New Founders

New founders in Singapore can explore startup-focused grants, SME grants and overseas expansion support depending on the stage of the business. The right grant depends on whether you are validating an idea, adopting tools, building capability or entering a new market.

Startup grant options to check

Founder goal	Scheme to check	Why
First startup and mentor support	Startup SG Founder	Founder-focused venture support
Adopt basic software	PSG	Pre-scoped productivity solutions
Build capability or product innovation	EDG	Structured development project
Go overseas	MRA	Market entry support
Training and workforce capability	SkillsFuture / SFEC	Employer capability support where eligible

How founders should choose

Idea stage

If the business is not yet validated, focus on Startup SG Founder or accelerator-style support rather than large implementation grants.

Operating SME stage

Once the company has customers, staff and repeatable operations, PSG and EDG may become more relevant.

Expansion stage

For overseas growth, MRA is usually the first grant to check for market entry activities.

Founder preparation table

Document	Why it helps
Business plan	Explains model, customer and market
Financial forecast	Shows runway and spending plan
Pitch deck	Helps mentor or grant review
Quotation / proposal	Needed for implementation grants
Milestones	Shows what funding will achieve

Common founder mistakes

• Applying before the business model is clear.
• Treating grants as guaranteed working capital.
• Missing co-funding or claim requirements.
• Starting paid work before approval.

Sources and latest checks

This guide was last reviewed in June 2026. Check the official pages before filing or applying because rates, eligibility, support levels and application windows can change: Startup SG Founder, Startup SG, EnterpriseSG PSG, EnterpriseSG EDG, EnterpriseSG MRA.

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