Startup SG Equity (SSGE)
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No deadline — apply whenever you are ready.
Government co-invests alongside independent, qualified third-party investors. SSGE investment cap for each deep tech startup is S$12 million. Co-investment ratio (SGGC/SGI : co-investor), as of 27 Feb 2026: 2:1 up to the first S$1 million; 1:1 thereafter up to S$4 million; 1:2 thereafter up to S$8 million; 1:3 thereafter up to S$12 million. A growth-stage direct investment route and a fund-of-funds route (minimum investee fund size S$30 million) also exist.
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Deadline: Open all year — Rolling. Startups do not apply to EnterpriseSG directly; they raise from an appointed co-investment partner (SGGC or SGInnovate).
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Who can apply
- Under 10 years old
- Sectors: deeptech, health, climate, ai, agri, manufacturing
- Stage: seed, Series A and growth
- R&D activity required
- Locally registered entity required
A Singapore-based startup means a Singapore-registered private limited company incorporated for 10 years or less that develops or possesses innovations in Singapore. Focus domains: Advanced Manufacturing; Pharmbio/MedTech; Agrifood Tech; Sustainability (energy, circular economy, urban mobility); Spacetech; and Smart Nation and Digital Economy deep tech areas (quantum tech, cybersecurity, generative AI). Growth-stage direct investment requires prior substantial institutional capital and at least one other institutional investor in the round.
How to apply
- Confirm the startup is Singapore-registered, incorporated 10 years or less, and in one of the SSGE deep tech domains. — link
- Secure a lead from an independent qualified third-party investor.
- Approach SG Growth Capital or SGInnovate to co-invest in the round at the applicable ratio. — link
What you will need
- Term sheet from the lead third-party investor
- Cap table and ACRA information
- Technical and commercial due diligence pack
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Source. https://www.startupsg.gov.sg/programmes/4895/startup-sg-equity/eligibility
"SSGE Investment Cap for each deep tech startup S$12 million. Co-investment Ratio (SGGC /SGI: co-investor) 2:1 up to the first S$1 million; 1:1 thereafter, up to S$4 million; 1:2 thereafter, up to S$8 million; 1:3 thereafter, up to S$12 million. As of 27 Feb 2026."
Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.startupsg.gov.sg
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