Product Development
Up to 50% support for SMEs and up to 30% support for non-SMEs
About this activity
Supports the development of new products, services and solutions through technological innovation with the end goal of bringing them to market.
Non-supported costs
Include (but are not limited to):
- Costs of capital investment outside Singapore
- Costs related to development of company’s first product
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Technology solutions, equipment, software, or related expenses that fall below industry norms in technological innovation, such as routine replacements, standard implementations, or incremental upgrades, unless they form part of a larger integrated system with clear technological or functional advancement
Eligibility
Check your company's eligibility on BizSG.
Business entity must:
- Be registered and operating in Singapore
- Have at least 30% ownership (direct or indirect) by Singaporean(s) and/or Singapore PR(s), determined by the ultimate individual ownership
- Not have started work or made any payment or deposit to a supplier, vendor, or third party prior to application submission
- Not have previously applied for grant support for any part of this project
Project conditions:
- The project must demonstrate clear business growth objectives, building upon existing commercial operations and capabilities, with desired outcomes such as new revenue streams, market expansion, or development of new capabilities. Project must not involve the development of the company's first product, and
- Involve clear technological or functional advancement beyond current market standards, not incremental improvements, and
- Include tangible product development activities such as prototype development and/or small batch production. Strategy development activities are only supportable as a lead-in to actual prototype development. Examples of such activities include market viability assessment, development of product roadmap and commercialisation plan, review of IP considerations such as IP/Trade Secrets protection, IP strategy, and Freedom to Operate analysis.
Project deliverables
At the end of the project, submit the relevant supporting documents:
- Proof of final completed product or prototype
- Proof of attained certification identified in the proposal and/or patents in identified markets (if project has an IP component)
- Project report minimally including user testing report and/or technical feasibility report
- Other reports if applicable, e.g. market viability report, user validation report, product development roadmap, distribution and commercialisation plans, refinements to fabrication/ manufacturing processes etc.
Application documents and information required
- Project proposal, and vendor proposals and quotations
- Audited or management certified financial statements for the last financial year
- Projection of expected revenue growth, cost savings and overseas sales (if applicable) as a result of project, for 3 years after project completion
- Projection of new jobs created (overall and Singaporeans only) with gross monthly salary above S$5,000, for 1 year after project completion
How to apply
Ensure all documents and information listed under the "Application documents and information required" section are ready before starting your application.
Identify suitable vendor(s) for your intended activity.
Sign in to your company's Corppass account to apply on BGP. If you do not have a Corppass account, refer to this guide to sign up.
If your application is approved, a Letter of Offer (LOF) will be issued and it must be accepted. The LOF will include the following:
- Conditions of support
- Grant amount awarded
- Project qualifying period
- Project deliverables
As proof of project completion, ensure all project deliverables outlined in the ‘Project deliverables’ section on this page or in the LOF are met.
After project commencement, if you need to make changes to your project, you may submit a change request during the project qualifying period.
All change requests are subject to approval.
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6a. Set up your payment method
Submit the necessary information for the preferred mode of disbursement. The grant will be credited to the stipulated bank account through PayNow (preferred) or GIRO.
PayNow (preferred)
Register for PayNow Corporate with your company’s UEN +3 alphanumeric suffix (if applicable):
- Contact the bank or log in to your bank’s internet banking or mobile banking app
- Link the UEN to the bank account. A 3-digit alpha-numeric suffix can be added to the UEN to create multiple PayNow proxies
- Enter your company name to complete the setup
Once setup is completed, submit the PayNow Corporate details via the BGP claim form. Disbursement will be made within 14 working days after approval of claims.
GIRO
Submit GIRO details via the BGP form. Disbursement via GIRO may take up to eight weeks after approval of claims.
If neither PayNow Corporate nor GIRO has been set up, disbursement of the claim will not be possible.
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6b. Prepare your claim submission
Before submitting your claim, take note of the following and ensure your documents are ready:
- Only expenses approved in the LOF are eligible for support
- All project expenses must be paid in full before submitting
- Claims must be submitted before the claim due date
(i) Deliverables documentation
Ensure all project deliverables have been completed as stated in your Letter of Offer (LOF). Refer to the 'Deliverables' section on this page or your LOF for the full list of required documents.
(ii) Expense verification documents
Ensure you have the relevant proof of payment documents for all project expenses. If expenses were not paid directly by your company, include proof of reimbursement to the relevant party. Refer to the claim document requirements here for the full list of supporting documents required.
Supporting documents in a foreign language must be accompanied by an English translation.
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6c. Engage an auditor
Select an audit firm from Enterprise Singapore's Panel of Auditors and sign the audit engagement letter before submitting your claim. Claims submitted without a signed audit engagement letter will not be processed, and your claim must be submitted within 14 working days of signing. The Panel of Auditors may be updated periodically, refer to the current list here.
Once your documents and signed audit engagement letter are ready, log into the Business Grants Portal to submit your claim. Ensure all documents are clear and complete, as incomplete submissions may result in delays or rejection.
Important notes:
- Additional documents or clarification may be requested during the claim process. Prompt responses will help ensure smooth processing of the claim.
- Ensure that payment to the audit firm is made promptly, as the claim will only be submitted to Enterprise Singapore for assessment upon completion of the audit.
- Grant eligibility criteria apply until claim submission. If your company no longer meets the eligibility criteria at any point during the project, your claim will not be supported.
Once your claim is approved, you will receive an email notification.
You may expect to receive the grant disbursement in the stipulated bank account via your selected mode in the claim form within the timeline below.
- PayNow Corporate: 14 working days after claim approval
- GIRO: Up to eight weeks after claim approval
Check your bank account to confirm receipt of the grant.
For enquiry on grant disbursement, contact Enterprise Singapore.