Enterprise Leadership for Transformation

briefcase For business owners seeking to transform and grow the business to the next level

chart Strengthen business fundamentals and be exposed to new business models and practices

plan Be guided by business coaches to develop a business growth plan

About this programme

The Enterprise Leadership for Transformation (ELT) programme supports progressive SME leaders in transforming their businesses and sharpening their strategies. It comprises structured and optional components delivered over approximately seven months. Through the structured component, companies undergo foundational training and coaching to develop and refine their business growth plans, while building the tools and networks needed to realise their ambitions. They will also have the opportunity to tap into a range of networking events and in-market opportunities to accelerate their growth journey.

The programme is delivered by a network of partners, including Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs), financial institutions, industry experts, SME Centres, and trade associations.

This programme has three core and two optional components:

Core Components

Executive Learning
Held over approximately seven months, this component strengthens business fundamentals through topics tailored for managerial perspectives — covering leadership, business strategy, human capital, financial management, digitalisation, innovation, sustainability, and internationalisation.
Business Growth Plan Development
Receive over 30 hours of guidance in group and 1-1 coaching from experienced private-sector business coaches and industry experts to develop and refine your business growth plan. Each Programme Manager works with their own dedicated pool of coaches.
Business Plan Implementation
Leverage the resources of SME Centres, with dedicated Business Advisors assigned to help you navigate support ecosystems and partner networks as you work towards implementing your business plan.

Optional Components

Trade Fairs and Business Missions
Partner with trade associations to explore regional opportunities, gain exposure to overseas best practices, and uncover resources for business innovation and value creation.
Community Events
Throughout your ELT journey, and as an alumnus, connect with fellow business leaders and access thought leadership content at community events covering topics such as AI, internationalisation, sustainability, and more.

Profile of ELT Companies

Programme Managers

National University of Singapore (NUS)

The NUS ELT programme is a highly applied, learning journey designed to transition your business from intuition-driven operations to a scalable, growth oriented, and technology-enabled enterprise. Instead of "theory only," this programme integrates practical strategic learning and hands-on AI labs (no coding required) with dedicated business mentoring and a collaborative peer advisory model. Over seven in-person modules, you will develop a tailored transformation strategy for your firm, culminating in a robust Business Growth Plan whilst engaging with academic experts, industry leaders, and our banking partners.

Click here for more information on the NUS ELT programme.
Singapore Management University (SMU)

The SMU ELT programme is built for leaders at the point where the business has outgrown the way it has always been run, whether you built it yourself or are the second or third generation taking it on.

You learn from practitioner academics and senior industry leaders. Each module is followed by a coaching session the instructor anchors, so the thinking reaches your business before the next one begins.

Six to seven months, in the heart of the city, with the UOB-SMU Asian Enterprise Institute network behind you. You leave with a Business Growth Plan validated by an expert panel, and support to put it into practice.

Find out more about the SMU ELT programme.

Eligibility

Business entity registered and operating in Singapore
Company has at least 30% local equity held directly or indirectly by Singaporean(s) and/or Singapore PR(s), determined by the ultimate individual ownership
Company revenue is at least S$1 million (in the latest financial year)
Primary participant must be a Founder, Owner or Successor (FOS) of the business
Each company may nominate up to two participants, of which one of the participants should be a FOS, while the secondary participant may be a member of the management team. Participants must be Singapore citizens/PRs.

Fees

The course fee is on average S$18,500 per participant before subsidies and GST. Companies eligible for subsidies pay approximately S$7,600 (inclusive of GST) per participant.

For more details on the course fees and funding support, please contact the respective Programme Managers.

How to apply

Please have the following information on hand before submitting the ELT application form on the Business Grants Portal:

Information requirements
A brief description of your company

Revenue for the past financial year

Employment size

Details of company’s overseas presence

Details of company’s shareholding

Participant details

Please note that programme admission is not guaranteed upon application. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a follow-up discussion with the Programme Managers. We seek your understanding that only fully completed applications will be processed.