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First Mover Framework (FMF)

First Mover Framework

Supports early-stage concepts in Singapore through the First Mover Framework with access to public test facilities.

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The First Mover Framework (FMF) is a Singapore government initiative administered by the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) through the Pro-Enterprise Panel. It is not a cash grant but a non-cash support mechanism that gives entrepreneurs with genuinely novel business concepts priority access to public land and spaces without a competitive tender process, along with potential preferential pricin…

Any sector; must involve use of public land/spaces and a genuinely novel business model not previously implemented in Singapore.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Endorsement / certification
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.mti.gov.sg