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Startup SG Founder

Startup SG Founder

Funds first-time founders in Singapore through Startup SG Founder support paired with mentor matching.

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Startup SG Founder (SSGF) is Enterprise Singapore's flagship seed grant programme for first-time entrepreneurs launching innovative businesses in Singapore, providing a startup grant of S$20,000 to S$50,000 under a 1:1 co-matching structure. For every dollar of grant received, the founder must inject an equal amount of co-matching paid-up capital: at least 50% of the co-matching commitment must al…

What this grant funds

Seed funding paired with mentorship for first-time entrepreneurs in Singapore launching innovative businesses, providing S$20,000–S$50,000 in matched grants through an Accredited Mentor Partner.

Key facts
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.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.100%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.startupsg.gov.sg