Global Ready Talent Programme
Global Ready Talent Programme
The Global Ready Talent (GRT) Programme aims to build a pipeline of talent to support Singapore enterprises with their overseas expansion, by exposing young Singaporeans to internships and overseas work opportunities. GRT harmonises existing young talent programmes, namely the SME Talent Programme, Young Talent Programme and Go Southeast Asia Award, into a single programme.
About this programme
Internships under the GRT Programme are for Singapore enterprises keen to train and invest in young talent.
Only full-time internships are supported under GRT
Overseas internships to train young talent for global expansion
IHLs support to drive student participation towards Singapore startups
ACE.SG will evaluate and qualify startups
Up to 50% funding of the minimum monthly internship stipend
- Must be a tech-enabled startup
- Must be an ACE.SG Startups Member
- Must be incorporated in Singapore, with a minimum of 30% local shareholding (Singapore or Singapore PR), and less than 50% ordinary shares owned by other corporate entity
- Have been in operation for at least one year, and no more than 10 years old (based on the date of incorporation at time of application)
- Able to offer a minimum monthly internship* stipend of:
- Degree students: S$1,000
- NITEC/Higher NITEC and diploma students: S$800
- Have immediate plans to hire in the next two months
- ACRA Company Profile dated within the last 6 months
- Latest Management Accounts dates within 18 months. Example:
- Profit & Loss Account,
- Balance Sheet,
- Cash Flow Statement, OR;
- Latest Financial Projections
- Resume of key management team or founders listed in your application
- Copy an invoice or contract with a client as proof of business revenue
- Copy of any funding or grants received
- Ensure company is able to fulfill all 3 criteria on the Startup Requirements tab. Once done, check, 'Yes'
*The intern must be a:
- Singapore Citizen or Singapore PR; AND
- Full-time NITEC / Higher NITEC student OR a full-time student pursuing an undergraduate degree or diploma from any of the following eligible institutions below:
- Institute of Technical Education
- LASALLE College of the Arts (Local internships only)
- Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (Local internships only)
- Nanyang Polytechnic
- Nanyang Technological University
- National University of Singapore
- Ngee Ann Polytechnic
- Republic Polytechnic
- SIM Global Education (Local internships only)
- Singapore Polytechnic
- Singapore Institute of Technology
- Singapore Management University
- Singapore University of Social Sciences
- Singapore University of Technology and Design
- Temasek Polytechnic
- University of the Arts Singapore (Local internships only)
Application Process
Have questions? Drop us an email at grt@ace.sg!