NACE Mentorship Support Grant at a glance
Agency
Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) / NACE
Programme
National Centre of Excellence for Workplace Learning (NACE)
Support type
Co-funding
Current status
Open
Funding
Up to 90% for SMEs and up to 70% for non-SMEs.
Cap / maximum support
Up to S$30,000 per project, with no more than three supported projects per enterprise.
What does the scheme support?
Enterprise transformation projects such as process optimisation, product and service innovation, AI integration, digitalisation, sustainability, job redesign and workforce upskilling, with mentorship and training embedded in implementation.
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 enterprise must be registered and operating in Singapore, financially viable, and have at least 30% local shareholding. Both SMEs and non-SMEs can participate subject to provider onboarding and SWDA approval.
How much support is available?
Up to 90% for SMEs and up to 70% for non-SMEs.
Up to S$30,000 per project, with no more than three supported projects per enterprise.
What costs can qualify?
Mentorship, consultancy and training activities that are integral to the approved transformation project.
Key conditions
The project should deliver measurable business and workforce outcomes and generally be completed within six months. Workplace learning and capability transfer must be integral rather than incidental.
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?
Projects are delivered through an approved NACE / institutional mentorship provider.
Is this scheme relevant to your project?
A strong fit is: A company implementing a real operational transformation and using mentorship to build internal capability at the same time.
A weak fit is: Pure advisory work without implementation, or standalone training without a transformation project.
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 90% for SMEs and up to 70% for non-SMEs. Up to S$30,000 per project, with no more than three supported projects per enterprise.
What is the most important eligibility point?
The enterprise must be registered and operating in Singapore, financially viable, and have at least 30% local shareholding. Both SMEs and non-SMEs can participate subject to provider onboarding and SWDA approval.
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
singaporetech.edu.sg (opens in a new tab)Last verified: 2026-10-01