Global Innovation Alliance - Proof-of-Concept Grant at a glance
Agency
Enterprise Singapore
Programme
Global Innovation Alliance (GIA)
Support type
Co-funding
Current status
Open
Funding
From 1 April 2026, support can reach 70% for SMEs and 50% for non-SMEs, subject to qualifying costs and programme assessment.
Cap / maximum support
Up to S$50,000 per GIA proof-of-concept project.
What does the scheme support?
Overseas proof-of-concept, test-bedding and pilot deployments that move a technology or solution from development toward commercial deployment in an overseas market.
This profile should be read as a funding and eligibility guide rather than a substitute for the agency's final assessment. The approved scope, support level and claim treatment remain subject to the governing programme terms and the applicant's specific project.
Who can apply?
A Singapore-based company participating in the GIA ecosystem with a qualifying overseas corporate test-bedding or pilot opportunity.
How much support is available?
From 1 April 2026, support can reach 70% for SMEs and 50% for non-SMEs, subject to qualifying costs and programme assessment.
Up to S$50,000 per GIA proof-of-concept project.
What costs can qualify?
Eligible overseas pilot and test-bedding expenses approved by Enterprise Singapore.
Key conditions
A real overseas corporate partner or customer is required. The project should be structured as a validation or pilot engagement rather than ordinary sales activity.
For any project where timing matters, applicants should avoid making irreversible commitments before confirming the programme's pre-start requirements. Where the scheme is discretionary or delivered through an appointed partner, the agency or programme partner retains the final decision on eligibility and quantum.
How and when should you apply?
The route is opportunity-led and can be used when a qualifying GIA corporate pilot opportunity is identified.
Is this scheme relevant to your project?
A strong fit is: A Singapore technology company with a defined overseas corporate use case, committed pilot partner and clear path from validation to deployment.
A weak fit is: A market-development trip, distributor discussion or pilot without a genuine corporate demand partner.
How Reeve | R&D supports the scheme
Reeve | R&D can manage the incentive workstream from initial eligibility assessment through project structuring, funding modelling, application preparation, evidence planning, agency interaction and post-award coordination, while the company or eligible applicant remains the formal applicant where required.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current status?
The current verified status is Open as of 7 October 2026. Where the programme is periodic or appointment-led, this does not necessarily mean that a general application window is continuously open.
How much support is available?
From 1 April 2026, support can reach 70% for SMEs and 50% for non-SMEs, subject to qualifying costs and programme assessment. Up to S$50,000 per GIA proof-of-concept project.
What is the most important eligibility point?
A Singapore-based company participating in the GIA ecosystem with a qualifying overseas corporate test-bedding or pilot opportunity.
What should be checked before committing to the project?
The applicant should confirm the live programme terms, pre-start rules, eligible cost categories and any partner, provider, appointment or milestone requirements before signing contracts or incurring supported costs.
Official programme sources
enterprisesg.gov.sg (opens in a new tab)Last verified: 2026-10-01