Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Enablement Programme

The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) has launched the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Enablement Programme (SEP) to provide funding support for SaaS enablement projects in specific industry verticals in Singapore.

Mobile Positioning & Analytics Services (MPAS)

An initiative under the Digital Concierge programme, MPAS makes use of Singapore’s high smartphone penetration to enable accurate indoor location positioning.

Kauffman FastTrac®

The Kauffman FastTrac® entrepreneurial education programme is for Singaporean entrepreneurs looking to expand their businesses into the global market place. This is the first time that Kauffman FastTrac®, which has been taught to over 300,000 students, will be conducted outside of the US.

iSTART@Thailand

Tailored programme for start-ups to understand market dynamics in Thailand, and connect with key individuals with the intent of securing customers, investors and partners.

Note : This programme has ended. Do look out for news on the next run of the programme.

Productisation - Technology Innovation Programme

The Technology Innovation Programme (TIP) supports companies in the development of innovative products by catalysing and co-funding technology projects. The TIP grant can support up to 70 per cent of qualifying project costs for manpower, professional fees, equipment and software.

iSTART@China

As part of our series of market access support, IDA is organising the iSTART@China Programme to help Singapore-based start-ups expand their business into China. IDA will be engaging consultants, incubators, and accelerators that have strong networks in China and a proven track record, to put together this customised programme for our start-ups.

Near Field Communication (NFC) Payment and Mobile Services Initiative

With the deployment of a nationwide interoperable Near Field Communication (NFC) infrastructure for mobile payment services, consumers can how “tap and pay” for their purchases at more than 30,000 retail points and taxis using NFC-enabled mobile phones.

Contactless POS Deployment Initiative

The Contactless POS Deployment Initiative aims to promote e-payment adoption in sectors that are currently using cash and to catalyse the deployment of NFC mobile payments by accelerating the deployment of CEPAS-compliant e-payment terminals.

BCA-IDA Green Mark for Data Centres Scheme

To provide recognition to data centre operators that have successfully deployed Green Data Centre best practices and demonstrated superior energy and environmental performance, BCA and IDA have developed the Green Mark scheme for Data Centres. The scheme comprises of a rating system which enables DCs to benchmark their degree of greenness with respect to their peers. Rating DCs in categories such as "Platinum", "Gold ^PLUS " and "Gold" provides the impetus for DC operators to track, manage and improve their energy efficiency performance to reduce operating cost and also improve the corporate branding.

Cloud

Cloud is the next important paradigm in computing that will present many new opportunities for the infocomm industry and other businesses in Singapore . IDA's IDA’s cloud vision is to sharpen the overall economic competitiveness of Singapore through the adoption of cloud computing and to enhance the vibrancy and growth fo the Singapore infocomm sector through the development of a cloud ecosystem.