Certified Consultants in Grant-supportable Projects

Our team has combined experience of over a decade in helping businesses in Singapore of various sizes and industries implement and secure grant funding for grant-supportable projects. Such projects include technology adoption, productivity improvement, overseas expansion, R&D and hiring.

Our service covers the full end-to-end : application, project implementation, project reporting, claims and reimbursement.

While we typically support our clients in their securing of grants such as the Enterprise Development Grant by Enterprise Singapore (previously known as CDG grant from Spring Singapore and GCP grant from IE Singapore, MRA by Enterprise Singapore, IGP and Job Redesign grants by Workforce Singapore (WSG); we also have success with niche projects that supportable by non-mainstream grants from entities like NEA, Health Promotion Board, Singapore Tourism Board, MPA and the Lee Foundation. We can help with most of the grants listed on Singapore's national SME Portal, which serves as the most updated reference source for grants available in Singapore.

Our team of grant consultants comprises of TUV SUD certified management consultants under Enterprise Singapore's Consultant Quality Initiative. Our experience across many industries and company-types equips us to facilitate successful project execution and funding applications.

Head to our Services section to find out about the types of projects we can help you execute and get funding for.

Our Unique Selling Points

Niche Experience & Focus
Over 5 years in Industry. Sole focus in delivering grant-supportable projects for companies, with members of our team being ex-statutory board employees, accountants and technology consultants.

Certified & Professional Expertise
We are Professional Singapore Certified Management Consultant by TUV SUD, the world-leading certification body. Recognized by Enterprise Singapore under the Consultant Quality Initiative.

Diverse Capabilities
Handled grant-supportable projects each of value from $70K to over $1.5 mil. Served clients of turnover from $800K to over $300 mil from a wide range of industries.

Proven Value
Multiple success cases per month, and versed in over 20 types of co-funding & grants schemes in Singapore. We are experienced in supporting clients to secure project funding support of between 40% - 90% of qualified costs.

Knowledge that gives an edge
We are always up-to-date knowledge on funding options & grants available, with a clear understanding of what makes a project suitable for executional success and grant funding.

Competitive Pricing
Our fee structure is designed to accommodate the budget of SMEs.

List of Singapore Grants we have advised Clients on:

A) For companies registered and operating in SG $2000 grant per local employee per year who benefits from flexible work arrangements, for 2 consecutive years.  10-50% support for salaries of new hires for up to 18 months. Ideal for new hires who have previously been unemployed for > 12 months
  • PCP (Professional Conversion Program) by WSG
70 or 90% support for salaries of new PMET hires for the first 6-9 months in selected industries For vendors to have solutions pre-approved so future clients can claim grants to purchase their solutions

B) For companies in (A) with > 30% local shareholding, and group revenue < $100 million or group staff count < 200 Up to 80% support for expenses to adopt ‘off-the-shelf’ tech solutions here (e.g. Accounting, CRM or HR systems) Up to 70% support for expenses for overseas market promotion (20K cap), biz matching (50K) and setup (30K)
  • PMAX under Skills Future
One off $5,000 or $10,000 grant for hiring new PMET Up to 70% support for interns’ stipend paid

C) For companies in (B) with multiple years in operations with good revenue track record Up to 50-70% support for expenses to implement customized software systems or automation technology to improve productivity. Software projects capped at 50% Up to 50-70% support for R&D and salary expenses to develop new offerings for commercialisation Up to 50-70% support (capped at $100K) for salaries of 2 staff and rental of office in overseas market for 1 year Up to 50-70% support for expenses to review processes & identify efficiency improvements Up to 50-70% support for expenses to attain standards/certifications to increase competitiveness globally Up to 50-70% support for engaging consultants for Overseas Branding, Business Strategy Development, Financial Management or Human Capital Development
                  * Note: Recent COVID19 Supplementary Budget announced slight increase in the max. support % of EDG grants to 80% Up to 50-70% support for maritime companies to develop & adopt technology to increase productivity

D) On ad-hoc basis

A Few Success Cases

Below cases studies have client name omitted due to confidentiality agreements in place.

Software & Technology Implementation grant-supportable projects

Food Caterer of 36+ years

We supported the securing of grants for and implementation of an ERP system to digitize operations from in-kitchen preparation, scheduling and packing to delivery planning, marketing, invoicing and payment collections. The company's website was integrated to the ERP to facilitate seamless order confirmation, quote generation and processing.​ Average process time for key functions were reduced by 50-70%, resulting in greater growth capacity and shorter sales cycle.

Law Firm of 22+ years

We helped a law firm of over 22 years and 60 staff secure grants for and implement digitization and process-optimization for their property conveyancing operations, process analytics, human resource management, finance and client relationship management. As a result, workflows were transformed, leading to 57.6% savings in man-hours spent, better retention of staff and increased level of service professionalism.​

Engineering Company of 12+ years

We helped a an award-winning water solutions engineering company secure grants and implement an ERP software to manage project costs, material procurement,  inventory and labor deployment. The company reaped productivity benefits that exceed 10 times the cost of the system over a 3 year period, reducing man-hours spent on manual processes by 65.6% across their 40+ staff across their Singapore and Malaysia operations.​ 

Overseas Expansion grant-supportable projects

Established Dental Practice

We helped an established dental practice of over 10 years expand into Myanmar, targeting the high-growth middle-income clientele. We secured grants for the incorporation of business entity / attainment of permits, establishment of the first overseas flagship clinic as well as the hiring of business development and marketing staff.​

Construction & Design Firm

We supported the construction firm of over 37 staff to enter the Vietnamese market, where they have secured sizeable contracts to design and build residential and commercials properties. We helped secure grant support for keymen of the business to be posted overseas and head the venture.

Financial Advisory Firm

We helped a capital advisory firm of 8+ years and 20+ professional services staff expand operations into Malaysia, securing funds for their hiring of the overseas business development team as well as acquiring a country office. We worked with management to plan the 3-year business development activities, financial forecasts and sales targets of the new setup.

New Products R&D grant-supportable projects

Oil & Gas company of 26+ years

We helped an Oil & Gas equipment secure grants and transformed its business, diversifying out of the sectorial depression into new 'blue-ocean' markets overseas. The project involved developing and commercialising a disruptive AI-based solution for precise personnel and asset tracking in complex worksites leveraging GNSS & IMU technology. ​We tapped on grants by Workforce Singapore to make 5 strategic hires to spearhead the business transformation.

VC-backed Med-tech company

We helped a VC-backed medical technology startup of 3+ years secure grants that support the costs of attaining various internationally-recognised standards and certifications for their innovative genetic-testing device. This accelerated the company’s scaling of their business and accessing of new markets in Southeast Asia, putting them in good stead to increase revenues by 5 times within 3 years. 

National Video Platform

SG Moments is a national online video portal built in collaboration with Singapore's Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth. We successfully secured government funding to design and develop the online platform during the milestone year of SG50. The platform was released for public use, and drew in high-quality video submissions that helped propagate the spirit of national identity and nostalgia.
Updated 26 Feb 2021
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