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and workplace-centric projects for business transformation.
MSG 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 has 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 MSGs to run consecutively.
With the backing of SSG & NUS, be ready to transform your enterprise with:
to help you explore new business methods and thinking
for piloting ideation and testing
and staying competitive in today's digital economy
Success Stories
*The NUS Mentorship Support Grant (MSG) was previously known as the NUS Enterprise Transformation Project (ETP).
Who we work with
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 programme
Funding information
Here is a simple illustration:
MSG |
|
|---|---|
| $30,000 | $27,000 |
| $40,000 | $30,000 |
MSG |
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|---|---|
| $30,000 | $21,000 |
| $40,000 | $28,000 |
Types of eligible MSG projects
(including capstone project)
Embarking on MSG
Proposals
Proposals submitted for MSG application should consist of two components:
(compulsory to include ≥ 1 of the following):
- Mentorship/Coaching
- Training
- Workshops
(may include ≥ 1 of the following):
- Consultancy services
- Implementation and monitoring
- Learning journeys
- Solutions curation and evaluation
Journey & Timeline
The journey consists of 4 phases (A to D) and typically spans 8 to 10 months:Phase A (5 – 8 Weeks)
MSG Scoping and Application
- Enterprise is keen on MSG
- NUS SCALE discusses with Enterprise and provides MSG Proposal Template
- CET Unit assigns MSG to Professor
- Enterprise submits MSG Proposal along with supporting documents to SCALE
- SCALE submits MSG Proposal to MSG Committee for support and review
Phase B (3 – 5 Weeks)
MSG Approval and Commencement
- NUS SCALE provides Assigned Professor with submission documents required for completion
- NUS MSG Committee approves Standard Packages / SSG approves Customised MSG
- MSG 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 MSG commences
Phase C & D
(6 Months and beyond)
Phase C: MSG Completion
- NUS SCALE monitors progress using Gantt Chart/Milestones chart during the 6 months of MSG
- Enterprise completes MSG
Phase D: MSG Completion
Within 1 week after MSG completion
- NUS SCALE to administer Level 1 & 2 Surveys for Enterprise
- NUS SCALE arranges for Success Stories and Testimonials interview
Within 2 weeks after MSG 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
