Local Enterprise and Association Development Programme
The Local Enterprise and Association Development (LEAD) Programme is a joint effort by IE Singapore and SPRING to enhance industry and enterprise competitiveness. Through partnerships with industry associations, business associations and chambers of commerce, LEAD provides focused and customised support at the industry level.
Support will be provided to develop SME’s capabilities and industry development for key sectors. The development areas can cover, but are not limited to the following:
Technology & Infrastructure
Expertise & Managerial Competence
Business Collaboration
Intelligence & Research
Advisory & Consultancy
LEAD is for Singapore industry associations, business associations and chambers of commerce that
represent a key industry (i.e. an industry that contributes significantly to the economy and has good growth potential)
have a sizeable membership representing the industry
have a strong track record in helping Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
LEAD will support up to 80% of eligible costs for qualifying projects as part of the enhanced support under the Build package. These eligible costs include:
Manpower-related costs
Equipment and materials
Professional services
Business development costs
Intellectual property costs
Training grants of up to 90% will also be available to the secretariat of LEAD Associations to enhance their abilities to execute their respective LEAD Programmes.
Associations interested in submitting proposals for the LEAD programme are encouraged to complete the information in the Indication of Interest Form and submit to IE contact personnel as stated in the form.
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