Grant Overview
Understand how this grant can help you in your company’s digital transformation strategy
The Startup SG Founder (SSGF) programme is an initiative by the Singapore government to encourage and foster a culture of entrepreneurship among first-time business founders. It provides aspiring entrepreneurs with a range of resources and services such as mentorship, financial support in the form of a startup grant and pitch training, networking opportunities with investors and corporates, and access to exclusive programmes through Accredited Mentor Partners (AMPs). It's mainly designed to provide capital grants and mentorship to FIRST-TIME founders with innovative ideas!
What can you expect:
Funding amount can be up to $50,000 for first-time founders
In addition, SSGF provides secretarial and accounting support, in the form of advice and guidance on business documentation and other administrative matters, to help entrepreneurs overcome the challenges of setting up and managing their businesses. With all these resources and support available, the SSGF programme is an invaluable platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to get their businesses up and running in no time.
Outcomes and Impacts
- Mentorship and capital grant programs are a great way for first-time entrepreneurs to gain the guidance, expertise, and financial support they need to get their businesses off the ground. These programs provide budding entrepreneurs with access to the advice of experienced business professionals, as well as the funds necessary to get their business running
- Enterprise Singapore (ESG) has an innovative scheme that matches every dollar raised by entrepreneurs with $3, providing a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to raise the capital they need to get their businesses off the ground. ESG's commitment to helping entrepreneurs is something to be celebrated
