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Catalytic AI Solutions

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· Last verified 14 Nov 2026

Helps Singapore SMEs adopt ready-to-use AI solutions. Eligible companies can receive co-funding for selected AI solutions. Five manufacturing solutions are available now; Trade and Logistics is coming soon. Companies access the programme through the trade associations SMF and SPETA. Announced in October 2026.

Support: Co-funding for adoption of selected AI solutions; more than S$45 million set aside over three years (percentage not published by EnterpriseSG).
Maximum funding: No fixed cap published
How to apply: Trade association partners: Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) and Singapore Precision Engineering & Technology Association (SPETA)
Apply before starting?: Check official page

Recent changes

Announced in October 2026. Five manufacturing solutions are available: Request for Quotation (RFQ) Automation, Production Scheduling, Predictive Maintenance & Energy Optimisation, Quality Control & Machine Process Improvement, and Product & Component Design. Trade and Logistics: more information coming soon. Launched 21 Oct 2026 for advanced manufacturing with more than S$45m over three years (MR 047/26). MR 048/26 (27 Oct 2026): next sectors are Trade (helping rice importers with procurement and inventory decisions) and Logistics (routing and fleet job allocation, with new data sources for Transport Management System providers); more details to be announced later.

Who is eligible

Registered and operating in Singapore
Eligible Singapore-based SMEs
Manufacturing solutions are available now. Trade and Logistics: more information coming soon
For advanced manufacturing, start with the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) or the Singapore Precision Engineering & Technology Association (SPETA)

Quick eligibility check

1. Is your company an eligible Singapore-based SME?
2. Are you adopting a ready-to-use AI solution rather than building one from scratch?
3. Is the need in manufacturing, or in trade and logistics once those solutions are available?
4. Can you start through SMF or SPETA?

0 of 4 answered.

What it covers

Adoption of selected ready-to-use AI solutions (RFQ Automation, Production Scheduling, Predictive Maintenance & Energy Optimisation, Quality Control & Machine Process Improvement, Product & Component Design)

How to apply

Speak to SMF or SPETA to identify operational gaps and define a problem statement
The partner matches a solution provider for a selected AI solution
Trade and Logistics: more information coming soon

Claims: Not published on the EnterpriseSG page.

Documents you need

Not published

Frequently asked questions

What is the Catalytic AI Solutions?

How much funding does Catalytic AI give?

Co-funding for adoption of selected AI solutions; more than S$45 million set aside over three years (percentage not published by EnterpriseSG).

Who is eligible for Catalytic AI?

Applicants must be registered and operating in Singapore. Eligible Singapore-based SMEs Manufacturing solutions are available now. Trade and Logistics: more information coming soon For advanced manufacturing, start with the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) or the Singapore Precision Engineering & Technology Association (SPETA)

How do I apply for Catalytic AI?

Apply through Trade association partners: Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) and Singapore Precision Engineering & Technology Association (SPETA).

What documents do I need for Catalytic AI?

Not published.

Sources

Information last verified on 14 Nov 2026. Grant rules change often. Always confirm with Enterprise Singapore before you apply.