Business and Applicant Requirements
EntrePass is open to all nationalities and targets serial entrepreneurs, innovators and experienced investors. The proposed or existing ACRA-registered private company must be venture-backed or own innovative technology, with the holder owning at least 30%. Companies older than 12 months are assessed against renewal criteria. At least one additional qualifying criterion is needed.
Funding or Incubator Support
One route requires at least S$100,000 raised in a single funding round for a past or current business. Examples include SEEDS Capital, Vertex Ventures, Startup SG Equity partners and recognised venture, corporate or angel investors. Another route is support from a government-recognised or internationally renowned incubator or accelerator, including relevant Startup SG partners.
Technology Exit and Intellectual Property
A qualifying technology-business exit needs evidence that you founded it, that it was venture-backed or innovative, and that it was sold under your management. Corporate records, management confirmation, a plan and sale agreement may support this. The IP route requires registered IP with an approved national institution and a significant, hard-to-replicate competitive advantage.
Singapore Research Collaboration
The business must have relevant ongoing research collaboration with a Singapore higher-education or research institution. It must involve the applicant, relate to the business and be verified by an institutional contact. Examples include relevant IHLs, A*STAR and CREATE institutions. Service contracts alone are not research collaboration.
Excluded Business Activities
Excluded activities include coffee shops, hawker centres and food courts; bars, nightclubs and karaoke; foot reflexology and massage; acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine and herbal dispensing; employment agencies; and geomancy. A label does not establish innovation. Certain accomplished technology founders, leaders or product developers may separately review Tech.Pass.
Engagement and Evidence Preparation
Successful applicants are encouraged to contribute through workshops, networking and mentoring. Enterprise Singapore works with MOM and may contact holders for engagement or audits. Select an evidence-supported route, then reconcile ownership, company age and funding or technology records. Investment, incorporation and approval are separate matters.
Official Eligibility and Requirements
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