Capability Transfer Programme (CTP) at a glance
Agency
Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA)
Programme
Capability Transfer Programme (CTP)
Support type
Co-funding
Current status
Open
Funding
Funding is determined case-by-case by SWDA based on the entity type, project merits and expected impact. The current 2026 FAQ does not prescribe one universal support percentage.
Cap / maximum support
No universal public monetary cap is stated. Project-specific caps may apply.
What does the scheme support?
Foreign specialists training locals in Singapore or remotely, local trainers conducting follow-on transfer, local employees sent overseas to acquire capabilities, and industry-level capability-transfer initiatives.
This profile should be read as a funding and eligibility guide rather than a substitute for the agency's final assessment. The approved scope, support level and claim treatment remain subject to the governing programme terms and the applicant's specific project.
Who can apply?
Singapore companies, associations and professional bodies with a clear capability gap and a structured plan to transfer a new capability to local employees.
How much support is available?
Funding is determined case-by-case by SWDA based on the entity type, project merits and expected impact. The current 2026 FAQ does not prescribe one universal support percentage.
No universal public monetary cap is stated. Project-specific caps may apply.
What costs can qualify?
Eligible specialist or trainer salary support, local trainee or trainer salary support, cost-of-living allowance and airfare, and certain venue or equipment costs for industry-level projects.
Key conditions
The proposed capability should be new in scope and not readily available in Singapore. The proposal should show how the capability will be localised and retained in the local workforce.
For any project where timing matters, applicants should avoid making irreversible commitments before confirming the programme's pre-start requirements. Where the scheme is discretionary or delivered through an appointed partner, the agency or programme partner retains the final decision on eligibility and quantum.
How and when should you apply?
CTP remains an active SWDA grant and starts through the programme enquiry/assessment process.
Is this scheme relevant to your project?
A strong fit is: A company importing scarce technical or operational know-how with a concrete plan to train local employees and institutionalise the capability.
A weak fit is: Ordinary overseas training or a capability that is already widely available in Singapore.
How Reeve | R&D supports the scheme
Reeve | R&D can manage the incentive workstream from initial eligibility assessment through project structuring, funding modelling, application preparation, evidence planning, agency interaction and post-award coordination, while the company or eligible applicant remains the formal applicant where required.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current status?
The current verified status is Open as of 7 October 2026. Where the programme is periodic or appointment-led, this does not necessarily mean that a general application window is continuously open.
How much support is available?
Funding is determined case-by-case by SWDA based on the entity type, project merits and expected impact. The current 2026 FAQ does not prescribe one universal support percentage. No universal public monetary cap is stated. Project-specific caps may apply.
What is the most important eligibility point?
Singapore companies, associations and professional bodies with a clear capability gap and a structured plan to transfer a new capability to local employees.
What should be checked before committing to the project?
The applicant should confirm the live programme terms, pre-start rules, eligible cost categories and any partner, provider, appointment or milestone requirements before signing contracts or incurring supported costs.
Official programme sources
wsg.gov.sg (opens in a new tab)Last verified: 2026-10-01