At a glance
Agency
Singapore Economic Development Board
Support type
Discretionary grant
Focus
Strategic employee capability development
Public universal rate
Not stated
Public universal cap
Not stated
Application cycle
Rolling / discuss with EDB
What does it support?
TGC supports substantive employee training connected to implementation of new technology, development of industrial capabilities and acquisition of specialised professional know-how. It is intended for strategic capability-building programmes rather than routine training expenditure.
Who can apply?
EDB assesses companies undertaking substantive workforce capability-development programmes relevant to new technologies, industrial skills or professional know-how. Detailed eligibility and economic commitments are determined through agency assessment rather than a simple public checklist.
How does the support work?
The grant is discretionary. EDB determines the support level based on the approved training programme and company context. No standard public grant percentage or monetary cap should be assumed without an EDB term sheet or confirmation.
What expenditure can qualify?
Approved company training programme costs may be supported according to the terms agreed with EDB. The public page does not publish one universal cost-category schedule.
Key conditions
The training programme should be strategic, tied to a meaningful capability requirement and discussed with EDB. Because public information is intentionally high-level, companies should not budget on an assumed support rate before agency engagement.
Timing and application process
TGC is listed as a current EDB incentive and facilitation programme with no fixed public closing date. Engagement should occur during project design, before the company relies on grant support in its training budget.
Define the technology or capability change, target employee groups, training architecture, strategic rationale and expected Singapore capability outcomes, then engage EDB to determine whether TGC is suitable and what support terms could apply.
Is this scheme relevant to your project?
A strong fit is a company building strategic employee capability around new technologies, industrial skills or specialised know-how as part of a substantive Singapore activity. A weak fit is routine compliance training or general learning and development with no strategic capability case.
How Reeve | R&D supports the scheme
Reeve | R&D can manage the incentive workstream - eligibility assessment, project structuring, funding or tax-benefit modelling, application preparation, agency interaction and post-award requirements - while the company remains the formal applicant where required by the programme.
Frequently asked questions
What percentage does TGC fund?
EDB does not publish one universal percentage on the current public programme page.
Is there a fixed grant cap?
No fixed public monetary cap is stated.
What type of training is relevant?
Training linked to new technologies, industrial capabilities and specialised professional know-how.
How do companies apply?
The company should discuss the project with EDB to confirm eligibility and application terms.
Official programme sources
edb.gov.sg (opens in a new tab)Last verified: 2026-10-01