IMDA Talent Accelerator Programme - TV Projects at a glance
Agency
Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)
Programme
Talent Accelerator Programme (TAP)
Support type
Co-funding
Current status
Open
Funding
Up to 50% of qualifying spend for SMEs and up to 30% for non-SMEs, subject to the applicable TV project category and IMDA assessment.
Cap / maximum support
Published episode caps include up to S$1 million per scripted episode and S$700,000 per unscripted episode, with additional project-level limits depending on category.
What does the scheme support?
Scripted and unscripted TV content, including regional or global co-productions and IP adaptations across development, production and commercial/distribution pathways.
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 applicant should be a Singapore-registered media company meeting IMDA's media-freelancer procurement requirements and able to demonstrate commercial demand such as commissioner or platform interest.
How much support is available?
Up to 50% of qualifying spend for SMEs and up to 30% for non-SMEs, subject to the applicable TV project category and IMDA assessment.
Published episode caps include up to S$1 million per scripted episode and S$700,000 per unscripted episode, with additional project-level limits depending on category.
What costs can qualify?
Qualifying development and production expenditure approved by IMDA under the applicable TAP TV rules and KPIs.
Key conditions
Projects need strong commercial potential and evidence of market demand. Proposals should include project, creative and financial documentation and relevant commissioner, platform, distributor or co-production evidence. Projects already in production are not eligible retrospectively.
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 apply through IMDA calls for proposals, or approach IMDA when they have secured a relevant commissioner/platform/distributor/financier opportunity.
Is this scheme relevant to your project?
A strong fit is: A Singapore producer with a strong project, clear market demand and credible distribution or commissioning pathway.
A weak fit is: A speculative production without demand-partner evidence or a project that has already entered production before application.
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?
Up to 50% of qualifying spend for SMEs and up to 30% for non-SMEs, subject to the applicable TV project category and IMDA assessment. Published episode caps include up to S$1 million per scripted episode and S$700,000 per unscripted episode, with additional project-level limits depending on category.
What is the most important eligibility point?
The applicant should be a Singapore-registered media company meeting IMDA's media-freelancer procurement requirements and able to demonstrate commercial demand such as commissioner or platform interest.
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