MRA · Enterprise Singapore

Market Readiness Assistance Grant — Business Matching

MRA Business Matching co-funds the cost of identifying, vetting, and meeting overseas partners, distributors, or buyers for a new market.

MRA Business Matching at a glance

SME co-funding: Up to 50% of qualifying overseas market entry costs
Maximum funding: Up to S$100,000 per new overseas market, with a S$100,000 cap on combined activities (overseas market promotion + business development + market set-up) per market.
Processing time: Allow up to 6–8 weeks from a complete submission to outcome.
Project duration: Activities must be completed within 12 months of grant approval.
Reimbursement: Reimbursement basis after the overseas activity is completed and evidence is submitted.

Sources: Enterprise Singapore grant page · BusinessGrants Portal · Last verified 2026-06-10

Who it's for

Singapore SMEs entering a new overseas market and needing qualified introductions to accelerate local traction.

Primary source: Enterprise Singapore guidelines

Eligibility

Singapore-registered with 30% local shareholding
Group annual sales ≤ S$100m or group employment ≤ 200
≤ S$100k overseas sales in the target market in each of the last 3 years

What the grant covers

Overseas partner and distributor identification
Business matching services and facilitated meetings
Market visits and in-market due diligence
Partnership negotiation support

Source: EnterpriseSG — Enterprise Development Grant

How we work with you

Market and eligibility check
Partner profile and target-list development
Application and approval
Business matching and meetings
Claim submission

Frequently asked questions

QCan MRA Business Matching cover trade-show costs?

Overseas market promotion and business development activities may be eligible under MRA. We scope each activity to ensure it fits the grant parameters.

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