The newly-launched Chief Technology Officer-as-a-Service (CTOaaS) is yet another initiative under the SMEs Go Digital programme, that is aimed to support local SMEs with their digitalisation plans.
The CTOaaS provides SMEs with a channel to self-assess the digital readiness and needs of their businesses, and offers them full support throughout the digital implementation process.
SMEs can tap on the CTOaaS for 2 main types of assistance:
SMEs can engage consultants from appointed operators to help them assess and identify their digital needs.
Upon selecting a suitable solution, SMEs can continue to engage consultants to further assist and manage the entire implementation of the digital project.
Online Food Delivery Platforms
Data Mining & Analytics
E-Commerce Platforms
Data Mining & Analytics
SMEs can engage consultants from the appointed operators and enjoy 1st time usage of both the digital advisory and project management services at no cost.
Currently the DRB is only applicable for the F&B and Retail sectors. However it may be rolled out to other new sectors if this proves to be successful in enabling digital transformation for the F&B and Retail sectors. Please complete the form below to register your interest and we will keep you posted once there are updates on DRB being made available for the other industries.
No, you do not need to submit any application. Your solutions provider will submit your UEN to IMDA and the bonus payout will be credited to your PayNow Corporate account directly. Please complete the form below to register your details in order to expedite submission.
Payouts will commence from August 2020. IMDA will take about 1 to 2 months for the processing upon submission of the UENs by the solutions providers. The payouts will be credited to your PayNow Corporate account directly and you can check your account to see if the funds have been received.
If your POS system is a qualified solution that is recognized by IMDA, then you will just need to adopt another two solutions ie. Accounting (eg. Xero or ABSS) and HR/Payroll (eg. HR Easily or Payboy), in order to qualify for Category 1 under the DRB. The bonus payout will be $2,500.
If the solutions are under the approved list, and are purchased from the approved vendors, then you are still eligible.
Unfortunately, only companies that are incorporated on or before 26th May 2020 can apply.
You can check on your SSIC eligibility here https://sgvip4.noc401.com/~dccom/drb-ssic-code/
Yes, you may appeal directly with IMDA, providing supporting evidence, eg. showing a physical store or transaction history.
Yes, you can still apply for DRB. These grants can be mutually inclusive.
Yes, you can upgrade your software and still be eligible for DRB.
