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Business Adaptation Grant (BizAdapt)

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· Last verified 23 Oct 2026

Grant launched 7 Oct 2025 for exporters and firms with overseas operations hit by tariffs. It covers advisory on FTAs, trade compliance, legal and contract matters, and supply chain diversification, plus reconfiguration costs for manufacturers.

Support: Up to 70% of costs for SMEs and up to 50% for non-SMEs from 1 Apr 2026, previously 50% and 30%. Capped at S$100,000 per enterprise, including audit costs (audit supported at up to 50%, capped at S$500).
Maximum funding: S$100,000
How to apply: Business Grants Portal (BGP)
Apply before starting?: Yes, before any commitment or payment

Recent changes

Launched 7 Oct 2025. Budget 2026 raised support to 70% for SMEs and 50% for non-SMEs from 1 Apr 2026. The Budget 2026 page gives an end date of 6 Oct 2027, and the official programme page gives no end date. BizAdapt is not part of EDGE.

Who is eligible

Registered and operating in Singapore
At least 30% local shareholding
Exports to and/or operates in overseas markets
Activities 2-4 need evidence that tariffs affect the business
Activity 4 (reconfiguration) needs 51% or more ownership of manufacturing operations, locally or overseas
Activities 1-3 need a pre-approved vendor
One activity per application, and no group or third-party applications
Apply no more than 6 months before the project starts. Projects can run up to 24 months

Quick eligibility check

1. Is your business registered and operating in Singapore with at least 30% local (SC/PR) ownership?
2. Do you export goods or services, or have operations overseas?
3. Can you show that tariff measures affect your business?
4. Will you use an EnterpriseSG pre-approved vendor for advisory work?
5. Have you avoided starting the work or paying the vendor before you apply?
6. If you need reconfiguration support, do you own at least 51% of the manufacturing operation?

0 of 6 answered.

What it covers

FTA and trade compliance advisory
Legal and contractual advisory
Supply chain optimisation and market diversification advisory
Logistics and inventory-holding costs for manufacturing relocation or supplier switching

How to apply

Choose the activity and vendor (pre-approved vendors for activities 1-3)
Prepare financials and evidence of tariff impact
Apply on BGP with Corppass
Accept the Letter of Offer
Complete the project and have it audited by a panel auditor
Submit the claim with the audit report and deliverables

Processing time: About 8-12 weeks

Claims: Submit the audit report, the auditor-endorsed Statement of Claim and the deliverables on BGP. Payment by PayNow Corporate or GIRO takes about 14 working days after approval.

Documents you need

3 years of audited financial statements or management accounts (signed). Firms under 1 year old submit unaudited accounts endorsed by a director
Group financial statements, ACRA bizfile of the holding company or subsidiaries, and group structure (if applicable)
Proof of overseas activity (export declarations, licences, overseas incorporation documents)
Proof of tariff impact
Proof of manufacturing operations and the need to reconfigure (Activity 4)
Vendor proposal or quotation addressed to the exact ACRA name, plus a letter of support from the pre-approved vendor (Activities 1-3)
At claim: Statement of Claim, invoices, proof of payment, deliverables

Frequently asked questions

What is the Business Adaptation Grant?

How much funding does BizAdapt give?

Up to 70% of costs for SMEs and up to 50% for non-SMEs from 1 Apr 2026, previously 50% and 30%. Capped at S$100,000 per enterprise, including audit costs (audit supported at up to 50%, capped at S$500).

Who is eligible for BizAdapt?

Applicants must be registered and operating in Singapore, have at least 30% local shareholding. Exports to and/or operates in overseas markets Activities 2-4 need evidence that tariffs affect the business Activity 4 (reconfiguration) needs 51% or more ownership of manufacturing operations, locally or overseas Activities 1-3 need a pre-approved vendor One activity per application, and no group or third-party applications Apply no more than 6 months before the project starts. Projects can run up to 24 months

How do I apply for BizAdapt?

Apply through Business Grants Portal (BGP). You must apply before the project starts or any payment is made. Processing time: About 8-12 weeks.

What documents do I need for BizAdapt?

3 years of audited financial statements or management accounts (signed). Firms under 1 year old submit unaudited accounts endorsed by a director; Group financial statements, ACRA bizfile of the holding company or subsidiaries, and group structure (if applicable); Proof of overseas activity (export declarations, licences, overseas incorporation documents); Proof of tariff impact; Proof of manufacturing operations and the need to reconfigure (Activity 4); Vendor proposal or quotation addressed to the exact ACRA name, plus a letter of support from the pre-approved vendor (Activities 1-3); At claim: Statement of Claim, invoices, proof of payment, deliverables.

Sources

Information last verified on 23 Oct 2026. Grant rules change often. Always confirm with Enterprise Singapore before you apply.