Built Environment Technology and Capability Grant (BETC)
· Last verified 23 Oct 2026Co-funds built environment firms for enterprise, technology and manpower initiatives that raise productivity, skills and wages.
- Support
- Applications 1 Apr 2025 to 31 Mar 2027: up to 70% (SMEs) / 50% (non-SMEs) of qualifying cost. 1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2030: up to 50% (SMEs) / 30% (non-SMEs). No fixed dollar cap; BCA sets level by outcomes, innovation and cost.
- Maximum funding
- No fixed cap published
- How to apply
- Business Grants Portal (apply.gov.sg/grants/business) with Corppass
- Apply before starting?
- Yes, before any commitment or payment
Recent changes
Opened 1 Apr 2025; support tapers for applications from 1 Apr 2027 (SMEs 70% to 50%, non-SMEs 50% to 30%); closes 31 Mar 2030.
Who is eligible
- Registered and operating in Singapore
- Group annual turnover of S$100,000,000 or less (for SME support rates)
- 200 or fewer employees (for SME support rates)
- Singapore-registered business operating in Singapore and related to the BE sector (developers, builders, subcontractors, consultants, prefabricators, suppliers)
- Financially able to start and complete the initiative
- Must meet at least one outcome: productivity gain, more skilled workers, more locals earning S$5,000+, or more PMETs upskilled
- Initiative implemented in Singapore
- No work, payment or contract before applying
- R&D not supported
- Third parties cannot apply on your behalf
- SME = group turnover up to S$100m OR group employment up to 200 (BCA definition)
Quick eligibility check
- 1. Is your company registered and operating in Singapore in the built environment sector?
- 2. Will the initiative be carried out in Singapore?
- 3. Have you NOT yet started work, signed a contract or paid a vendor for it?
- 4. Will it deliver at least one outcome: higher productivity, more skilled workers, more locals earning S$5,000+ a month, or more PMETs upskilled?
- 5. Is the project something other than R&D?
- 6. Is your group turnover S$100m or less, or do you have 200 or fewer employees (for the 70% SME rate)?
0 of 6 answered.
What it covers
- Equipment
- Software
- Materials
- Consultancy
- Professional services
How to apply
- Define the initiative and target outcome(s)
- Get vendor quotations
- Apply on BGP before starting
- Accept Letter of Offer
- Implement and submit claim with outcome evidence
Claims: Claim via BGP after implementation with invoices, proof of payment and outcome evidence.
Documents you need
- ACRA business profile
- Latest financial statements
- Project proposal with baseline and target outcomes (e.g. productivity, wages, training)
- Vendor quotations
- Implementation schedule
- Manpower/CPF records where wage or hiring outcomes are claimed
Frequently asked questions
What is the Built Environment Technology and Capability Grant?
Co-funds built environment firms for enterprise, technology and manpower initiatives that raise productivity, skills and wages.
How much funding does BETC give?
Applications 1 Apr 2025 to 31 Mar 2027: up to 70% (SMEs) / 50% (non-SMEs) of qualifying cost. 1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2030: up to 50% (SMEs) / 30% (non-SMEs). No fixed dollar cap; BCA sets level by outcomes, innovation and cost.
Who is eligible for BETC?
Applicants must be registered and operating in Singapore, have group annual turnover of S$100,000,000 or less (for SME rates), have 200 or fewer employees (for SME rates). Singapore-registered business operating in Singapore and related to the BE sector (developers, builders, subcontractors, consultants, prefabricators, suppliers) Financially able to start and complete the initiative Must meet at least one outcome: productivity gain, more skilled workers, more locals earning S$5,000+, or more PMETs upskilled Initiative implemented in Singapore No work, payment or contract before applying R&D not supported Third parties cannot apply on your behalf SME = group turnover up to S$100m OR group employment up to 200 (BCA definition)
How do I apply for BETC?
Apply through Business Grants Portal (apply.gov.sg/grants/business) with Corppass. You must apply before the project starts or any payment is made.
What documents do I need for BETC?
ACRA business profile; Latest financial statements; Project proposal with baseline and target outcomes (e.g. productivity, wages, training); Vendor quotations; Implementation schedule; Manpower/CPF records where wage or hiring outcomes are claimed.
Sources
Information last verified on 23 Oct 2026. Grant rules change often. Always confirm with Building and Construction Authority before you apply.
