Singapore Collectibles Programme

Who qualifies

• Must be registered in Singapore.
• Business entities must be registered and operating in Singapore and have at least one physical retail distribution channel.
• The company must be financially ready to start and complete the project.
• Products must have tourism appeal, be available for retail in at least one physical location, and show clear differentiation from existing market offerings.
• Products and/or brands should feature a distinctive Singapore narrative; packaged food, wellness products, and souvenirs and gifts are prioritised categories.
• Projects are expected to improve business revenue.
• Projects must not have commenced at the point of application; commencement includes started work, payment to a supplier, or a signed contract, including with consultants.
• Minimum local shareholding (%): 30.

What it funds

• R&D, product development, prototyping, IP
• Domestic marketing, events, branding campaigns

Costs covered: Third-party consultant or professional service fees; Hardware, machinery, IT equipment; Software licences and SaaS; Physical materials and consumables consumed by the funded project (e.g. construction materials, prototypes); Marketing, advertising, trade-fair booth costs; Explain in notes.

Payment: Paid after the company incurs the cost and files a claim.

How to apply

Complete the project template in the official factsheet and email it to the Singapore Collectibles team at SG_Collectibles@stb.gov.sg for concept evaluation; companies with compelling concepts are invited to submit a formal application via the Business Grants Portal.

1. Review the official factsheet and project template.
2. Complete the project template.
3. Submit it to the Singapore Collectibles team for evaluation.
4. Indicate whether design facilitation is required, or share your own plans or concepts to enhance appeal.
5. Proceed to the next application stage if the team confirms eligibility.
6. Submit the formal application via the Business Grants Portal (BGP) when invited.

Before applying

• The project must not have commenced before application.

Documents

• Project concept proposal template — Annex of the official factsheet; covers company overview, business presence, project details, concept, costs and benefits. Agency document ↗
• Latest ACRA search or instant information — Dated no earlier than 6 months from the date of project application; include parent-company information where there are corporate shareholders.
• Audited financial statements or certified management accounts for the last Financial Year
• Consolidated financial statements for the last FY of the ultimate parent company (if applicable) — If any.

Processing time: Project concept evaluation: up to 30 days from submission. Formal application processing: up to 60 days after BGP submission.

Claiming support

Grants are disbursed on a reimbursement basis, subject to achievement of the agreed project deliverables and milestones and the actual qualifying costs incurred.

Contact: SG_Collectibles@stb.gov.sg

Application window: Formal applications must be submitted by 31 December 2026; applicants are encouraged to submit the project concept at least 30 days before that date.

Closes: 2026-12-31