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and workplace-centric projects for business transformation.
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Business Catalyst Project (BCP) With Mentorship Support Grant (MSG)

BCP is an initiative by SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) for enterprises to embark on projects in strengthening capabilities through implementation-led training, consultancy services and workplace-centric projects for business and operational transformation.

MSG is a financial grant provided by SSG to co-fund the costs incurred by enterprises in engaging NUS to provide project mentorship through consultancy and/or project-based implementation-led training.

Each enterprise can apply for a maximum of 3 BCPs to run consecutively.

Register your interest

With the backing of SSG & NUS, be ready to transform your enterprise with:

Funding support

of up to $30,000 per project

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A dedicated team

to help you explore new business methods and thinking

A feasible conduit

for piloting ideation and testing

Creation of sustainable growth

and staying competitive in today's digital economy



Success Stories

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Designing a $1,000,000 bento box: SWANZ’s enterprise transformation project* with NUS

*NUS Business Catalyst Project was previously known as NUS Enterprise Transformation Project


Who we work with

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Eligibility Criteria

Government agencies (including ministries and statutory boards), Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs)* and Non-SMEs registered and operating in Singapore


*Definition of SMEs can be found here.

In a financially viable position to start and complete the BCP(s)


Funding information

Tap on up to 90% funding support (capped at $30,000 per project of ≤ 6 months duration) for your enterprise.

Here is a simple illustration:
SMEs

BCP
Full Fee

MSG
Capped at $30,000

$30,000

$27,000
(90% of full fee)

$40,000

$30,000
(Capped at $30,000)

Government Agencies & Non-SMEs

BCP
Full Fee

MSG
Capped at $30,000

$30,000

$21,000
(70% of full fee)

$40,000

$28,000
(70% of full fee)


Types of BCP eligible for MSG

AI-integration

Digital Marketing

Growth and Expansion Blueprint

Industry 4.0 related projects

(including capstone project)

Process Optimisation

Product Development

Sustainability

Others (Customised)



Embarking on BCP

Proposals

Proposals submitted for BCP application should consist of two components:
Mandatory Component

(compulsory to include ≥ 1 of the following):

  1. Mentorship/Coaching
  2. Training
  3. Workshops

Selective component

(may include ≥ 1 of the following):

  1. Consultancy services
  2. Implementation and monitoring
  3. Learning journeys
  4. Solutions curation and evaluation


Journey & Timeline

The journey consists of 4 phases (A to D) and typically spans 8 to 10 months:
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Phase A (5 – 8 Weeks)

BCP Scoping and Application

  • Enterprise is keen on BCP
  • NUS SCALE discusses with Enterprise and provides BCP Proposal Template
  • CET Unit assigns BCP to Professor
  • Enterprise submits BCP Proposal along with supporting documents to SCALE
  • SCALE submits BCP Proposal to BCP Committee for support and review

Phase B (3 – 5 Weeks)

BCP Approval and Commencement

  • NUS SCALE provides Assigned Professor with submission documents required for completion
  • NUS BCP Committee approves Standard Packages / SSG approves Customised BCP
  • BCP Agreement prepared and issued to Enterprise
  • CET Unit issues Letter of Engagement to Assigned Professor
  • Enterprise signs Agreement
  • NUS prepares Invoice and issue to Enterprise
  • Enterprise pays nett fees and BCP commences

Phase C & D
(6 Months and beyond)

Phase C: BCP Completion

  • NUS SCALE monitors progress using Gantt Chart/Milestones chart during the 6 months of BCP
  • Enterprise completes BCP

Phase D: BCP Completion

Within 1 week after BCP completion

  • NUS SCALE to administer Level 1 & 2 Surveys for Enterprise
  • NUS SCALE arranges for Success Stories and Testimonials interview

Within 2 weeks after BCP completion

  • Assigned Professor submits all completion documentation and reports

After 3 months from completion date

  • NUS SCALE meets Enterprise for Level 3 & 4 Survey interview

Enquiries

You may get in touch with Ms Geraldine Yan.

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