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SMEs Go Digital Platform / Go Digital Advisor (formerly CTO-as-a-Service) (Go Digital Advisor (ex-CTOaaS))

Q: Who is eligible for Go Digital Advisor (ex-CTOaaS)?

Applicants must be registered and operating in Singapore. Self-assessment tools open to all businesses Earlier free consultant support required 30% local shareholding, group turnover <= S$100m or <= 200 employees, and no prior CTOaaS use (2022 rules, not reconfirmed)

Q: How do I apply for Go Digital Advisor (ex-CTOaaS)?

Apply through smesgodigital.gov.sg.

Q: What documents do I need for Go Digital Advisor (ex-CTOaaS)?

Singpass / Corppass login (optional, for saving results); Basic company information (UEN, sector, headcount).

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· Last verified 23 Oct 2026

Free online self-assessment and recommendation platform that identifies an SME's biggest business gaps and suggests pre-approved, grant-eligible digital solutions. It replaces the CTO-as-a-Service branding.

Support: Free self-assessment tools and personalised report. Earlier CTOaaS offered free first-time digital advisory and project management from appointed operators for eligible SMEs; IMDA's current pages no longer describe this free consultancy, so treat it as unconfirmed.
Maximum funding: No fixed cap published
How to apply: smesgodigital.gov.sg
Apply before starting?: No

Recent changes

IMDA homepage (2026) describes the platform as 'SMEs Go Digital (formerly known as CTO-as-a-Service)'. Go Digital Advisor was launched at SMEs Go Digital Day (Oct 2025). The old IMDA CTOaaS page now returns 'Page Not Found'.

Who is eligible

Registered and operating in Singapore
Self-assessment tools open to all businesses
Earlier free consultant support required 30% local shareholding, group turnover <= S$100m or <= 200 employees, and no prior CTOaaS use (2022 rules, not reconfirmed)

Quick eligibility check

1. Is your business operating in Singapore?
2. Do you want help identifying which digital or AI solutions fit your business needs?
3. Are you willing to complete an online self-assessment of your business processes?
4. Do you plan to adopt a pre-approved, grant-supported solution after the assessment?

0 of 4 answered.

What it covers

Digital readiness self-assessment
Solution recommendations and comparison
(Previously) first-time digital advisory and project management by IMDA-appointed operators

How to apply

Go to smesgodigital.gov.sg and open Go Digital Advisor
Answer the self-assessment on sales, operations, HR, sustainability and cybersecurity
Review the personalised report and recommended pre-approved solutions
Apply for grants (e.g. PSG) for the chosen solution

Documents you need

Singpass / Corppass login (optional, for saving results)
Basic company information (UEN, sector, headcount)

Frequently asked questions

What is the SMEs Go Digital Platform / Go Digital Advisor (formerly CTO-as-a-Service)?

How much funding does Go Digital Advisor (ex-CTOaaS) give?

Free self-assessment tools and personalised report. Earlier CTOaaS offered free first-time digital advisory and project management from appointed operators for eligible SMEs; IMDA's current pages no longer describe this free consultancy, so treat it as unconfirmed.

Who is eligible for Go Digital Advisor (ex-CTOaaS)?

Applicants must be registered and operating in Singapore. Self-assessment tools open to all businesses Earlier free consultant support required 30% local shareholding, group turnover <= S$100m or <= 200 employees, and no prior CTOaaS use (2022 rules, not reconfirmed)

How do I apply for Go Digital Advisor (ex-CTOaaS)?

Apply through smesgodigital.gov.sg.

What documents do I need for Go Digital Advisor (ex-CTOaaS)?

Singpass / Corppass login (optional, for saving results); Basic company information (UEN, sector, headcount).

Sources

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