How to apply

  1. Prepare your project application
  2. Speak to our team to get more guidance
  3. Apply for your strategy project via the grant portal

Learn more about this grant

Understand how you can get subsidised for your next project below

Grant Overview

Understand how this grant can help you in your company’s digital transformation strategy

Unlock Government Funding to Grow Your Singapore Team

Hiring and retaining local talent just got more affordable for Singapore companies with the Jobs Growth Incentive (JGI). This grant provides generous wage support when expanding your local workforce.

Who is Eligible for the JGI Grant?

The JGI aims to help Singapore companies emerge stronger from COVID-19 by incentivising the hiring and retention of local employees.

To qualify, firms must:

  • Be registered and operating in Singapore
  • Have grown your resident workforce from Sep 2020 to Feb 2021
  • Not have retrenched employees in past 5 months
  • Offer new hires at least $1,400 monthly salary
  • Apply during designated grant application period
  • Submit required docs like business plans and workforce proofs

Both new entrants and existing companies across industries can benefit from JGI when expanding their Singaporean workforce.

Receive Up to 50% Wage Support from JGI

The JGI offers two attractive tiers of wage support:

Tier 1

  • For hiring residents under 40 years old
  • Receive 25% support on first $5K monthly wages
  • For 12 months per new hire

Tier 2

  • For hiring residents 40 and over or with disabilities
  • Receive 50% support on first $5K monthly wages
  • For 18 months per new hire

This co-funding of wages makes adding Singaporeans to your team more cost-effective.

2 Examples of How JGI Helps Companies Grow

Consider how JGI can support different firms:

Envision Technologies Pte Ltd - Launching new products

  • Envision is a software firm launching new mobile apps
  • Requires additional developers and designers to expand capabilities
  • JGI wage support makes hiring Singaporeans more affordable
  • Allows focus on product development instead of payroll costs

Future Manufacturing Ltd - Scaling production

  • Future Manufacturing needs to expand production to meet demand
  • Will hire Singaporeans as production operators, inspectors and coordinators
  • JGI co-funding helps ramp up local workforce cost-effectively
  • Enables scaling of manufacturing ops and output

JGI helps companies like Envision and Future Manufacturing follow through on business plans while expanding job opportunities for fellow citizens.

4 Tips for Creating a Successful JGI Application

Follow these tips when applying for JGI wage support:

1. Show how you grew your Singapore workforce - Provide clear figures and data.

2. Outline plans to hire more citizens - Share details like roles, qualifications and timelines.

3. Emphasise retention initiatives for existing staff - Show how you are retaining and upskilling current employees.

4. Submit detailed business plans - Demonstrate need and commitment to expand local workforce.

Thoroughly demonstrating your commitment and plans to hire Singaporeans will help secure approval.

Grow Your Team with Support from JGI

In summary, the Jobs Growth Incentive enables companies to execute expansion and growth plans while accessing generous wage support for adding Singaporeans to their organisations.

Meet with our team to explore how JGI could help you rebound strongly from COVID-19 and emerge fitter for the future. Simply book a discovery call through our website and we'll be in touch!

Outcomes and Impacts

The JGI offers two attractive tiers of wage support:

Tier 1

  • For hiring residents under 40 years old
  • Receive 25% support on first $5K monthly wages
  • For 12 months per new hire

Tier 2

  • For hiring residents 40 and over or with disabilities
  • Receive 50% support on first $5K monthly wages
  • For 18 months per new hire
Digital Transformation solutions

Up to 50% Subsidisies on your next implementation strategy with us

For Companies registered and operating in Singapore, with up at least 30% local shareholding - leverage on the Enterprise Development (EDG) grants for your next; Strategy, Implementation or Enablement project with us at Devhaus!

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some pointers, and a little - 'Quick bite-sized information'.

How do I know which engagement model is right for my business?

A: The choice depends on your current stage and specific needs:Alpha ($15K) - If you need to validate a new idea, conduct market research, or develop a go-to-market strategy before building anything

Beta ($25K+) - If you're ready to build an MVP, new website, or CMS with user-focused design and basic analytics
Gamma ($50K+) - If you have an existing system that needs growth acceleration, marketing automation, or enhanced analytics
Delta ($200K+) - If you're undertaking comprehensive digital transformation with legacy system modernization
Epsilon ($30K+) - If you have existing systems (preferably built by us) that need performance optimization and technical debt reductionNot sure? Book a free 30-minute consultation with Rohan (rohan@admiralsystems.io) to discuss your specific situation and get a tailored recommendation.

What's included in your pricing, and are there any hidden costs?

Our pricing is completely transparent with fixed-scope packages:

What's Included:
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Dedicated team of 3-5 specialists per engagement
- All deliverables listed in the engagement model
- Comprehensive enablement documentation
- Project management and regular progress reports
- Up to the maximum man-hours specified (200-1,200 hours depending on engagement)

No Hidden Costs Policy:As long as your project stays within the agreed scope and timeline, there are no additional charges
- All potential add-ons are clearly listed upfront with fixed pricing
- For Singapore companies: EDG grants can cover 50-70% of costs (we handle the entire grant process)

When Additional Costs Apply:
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Scope changes beyond the original engagement (requires new engagement purchase)
- Client-caused delays that exceed allocated man-hours
- Optional add-ons you specifically request

How long does each engagement take, and what if my project gets delayed?

Each engagement has a defined maximum timeline:
- Alpha: 2-8 weeks (200 hours)
- Beta: 8-12 weeks (280-500 hours)
- Gamma: 16-20 weeks (700 hours)
- Delta: 26-52 weeks (1,200 hours)
- Epsilon: 6-10 weeks (300 hours)

- Project Delays: We build buffer time into our estimates to account for normal client feedback cycles
( If delays are caused by our team, we absorb the additional costsIf delays are client-caused and exceed our allocated man-hours, additional charges may apply at our standard hourly ratesWe provide weekly progress reports so you always know where we stand) 

- Acceleration Options: Rush delivery available with 50% surcharge for urgent needs
We can often compress timelines by adding additional team members! If you have your own development team, we're more than happy to take it up to hi-fi prototyping so it'll be a ton less work for your Dev team!

Can you help us apply for Singapore government grants (for example - EDG/CTC grant)?

We can only guide you through it - having said that, we're experienced grant partners and handle the entire process:

Grant Coverage:
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Singapore SMEs: Up to 50% of project costs covered
- Sustainability projects: Up to 70% coverage (until March 2026)
- Our services align with multiple EDG categories: Business Strategy Development, Financial Management, Human Capital Development, and Strategic Brand & Marketing Development

Our Grant Process:
Partner Network:
We work with Real Inbound Consulting (certified TR 43/SS 680) for grant administration
Full Service: Application preparation, document submission, project management, audit support, and claims processing
Administration Fees: $7,800-$15,000 depending on project size (much less than the grant savings)
Success Rate: High approval rate based on our experience with 50+ grant applications

Eligibility Requirements:
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Singapore-registered company30%+ local equity held by citizens/PRs
- Financially stable to complete the project
- Project hasn't commenced before application

Timeline: Grant approval typically takes 4-6 weeks before project commencement.

What happens after my engagement is complete? Do you provide ongoing support?

We offer multiple post-engagement options:

Immediate Post-Completion:
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30-day warranty period for any bugs or issues
- Complete handover documentation and training
- Knowledge transfer to your internal team

Ongoing Support Plans:

Starting from
Basic ($5K/year):
40 hours, bi-annual check-ins, basic troubleshooting
Advanced ($10K/year): 80 hours, quarterly check-ins, strategy sessions
Premium ($20K/year): 120 hours, monthly check-ins, dedicated account manager

Growth & Evolution:New Requirements: Purchase additional engagement models for new projects
System Expansion: Beta → Gamma → Delta progression path available
Continuous Optimization: Epsilon engagements for ongoing performance improvements
Key Principle: Support covers maintenance and optimization of existing systems, but new features or integrations require new engagement models to ensure proper scoping and quality.

What makes Admiral Systems different from other MarTech consultancies?

Key differentiators set us apart:
1. Asian Market Expertise:
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First Webflow Enterprise partner in Asia
- Deep understanding of Singapore, Hong Kong, and Indonesian markets
- Multi-language, multi-currency, cross-border commerce experience

2. Comprehensive MarTech Integration:
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Partners with 15+ best-in-class platforms (Segment, Customer.io, Fullstory, etc.)
- End-to-end data pipeline orchestration (not just point solutions)
- Unified dashboard approach preventing "tool sprawl"

3. Award-Winning Creative + Technical Team:
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2024 Fullstory Service Partner Award winner (APAC)
- Design team that creates "jaw-dropping creatives" alongside technical implementation for your analytics
- Creative-technical convergence in every project