IMDA Company-Led Training Programme (CLT) at a glance
Agency
Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
Programme
TechSkills Accelerator (TeSA)
Support type
Grant
Current status
Open
Funding
IMDA provides grant support for approved structured OJT and company-led training. The current public page does not publish a universal percentage or standard per-trainee quantum.
Cap / maximum support
No fixed public grant cap is stated.
What does the scheme support?
Structured OJT for fresh, mid-career and mature professionals in roles such as AI, cybersecurity, data analytics, software engineering, infrastructure, product development and virtual production.
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?
The employer must be Singapore-registered, hire professionals into in-demand tech or media roles, have the capacity and track record to deliver structured training, and commit practical projects, mentors and career progression.
How much support is available?
IMDA provides grant support for approved structured OJT and company-led training. The current public page does not publish a universal percentage or standard per-trainee quantum.
No fixed public grant cap is stated.
What costs can qualify?
Approved trainee and structured OJT costs under the CLT support arrangement, with exact quantum determined by IMDA.
Key conditions
Singapore PR trainees should not exceed 15% of trainees completing training. Projects and trainee hiring should commence only after approval. Training duration can run up to 12 months depending on the role.
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?
Companies can register interest through IMDA's Tech Manpower questionnaire.
Is this scheme relevant to your project?
A strong fit is: A Singapore employer building an in-demand tech or media team with real roles, practical projects, experienced mentors and structured progression.
A weak fit is: Short standalone courses, temporary attachments without employment, or hiring with no structured OJT plan.
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?
IMDA provides grant support for approved structured OJT and company-led training. The current public page does not publish a universal percentage or standard per-trainee quantum. No fixed public grant cap is stated.
What is the most important eligibility point?
The employer must be Singapore-registered, hire professionals into in-demand tech or media roles, have the capacity and track record to deliver structured training, and commit practical projects, mentors and career progression.
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
imda.gov.sg (opens in a new tab)Last verified: 2026-10-01