Singapore's MRA Grant now covers up to 70% of your overseas expansion costs, up to S$100,000 per market. Expand into Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, and other ASEAN markets with substantial government co-funding support.
Think of the MRA Grant as your co-investor for going global.
Physical and virtual trade fairs (booth size capped at 36 sqm; B2C-only fairs excluded), road shows, pop-up stores, in-store promotions, and PR/media campaigns. Build brand visibility in new markets. Up to S$20,000 in eligible costs.
Identifying and meeting potential overseas partners (distributors, agents, JV partners, franchisees); deploying a dedicated full-time BD employee in your target market (salary + office rental for 6–12 months); or engaging outsourced in-market BD services. Up to S$50,000 in eligible costs.
Establishing your legal presence: overseas entity incorporation, IP registration, tax structure planning, import/export licensing, trade credit insurance, and drafting market-specific business agreements. Up to S$30,000 in eligible costs.
Expanding internationally involves significant investment. Budget 2026 enhances MRA support to 70%, providing substantial government co-funding for Singapore SMEs pursuing international growth.
For every S$100 you invest in eligible activities, the government contributes S$70, reducing your financial burden and capital requirements significantly.
Southeast Asia is booming. Pick a market and we'll show you why it's a great idea (and how the MRA Grant helps you get there).
287M people • 5.1% GDP growth • Largest ASEAN economy
34M people • 5.2% GDP growth • Highly competitive economy
100M people • 8.0% GDP growth • Fastest growing in SEA
17.5M people • 4.0% GDP growth • Rising frontier market
72M people • Mature economy • Strategic manufacturing hub
The MRA Grant application follows a straightforward process from initial consultation through final disbursement.
Tell us where you want to expand and what you need. We'll figure out which MRA activities you qualify for and how to maximise your grant.
We'll help you put together a solid application with the right supporting documents, vendor quotes, and project plan.
Applications go through the BGP. We'll walk you through it — it's not as scary as it sounds, we promise.
Once approved, you'll receive a Letter of Offer. Then it's go time — execute your project within the approved timeline.
Complete the project, get it audited (ESG covers up to S$500 for the audit), and submit your claim. Money hits your account in 6-8 weeks.
