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