Partnerships for Capability Transformation (PACT) Scheme in Singapore

Funding support for partnerships with local enterprises

The Partnerships for Capability Transformation (PACT) grant supports partnerships between multinational corporations/large local enterprises, and Singapore-based local SMEs. The support covers 5 modalities of partnerships, which include Supplier Development, Co-Innovation, Capability Training, Internationalisation, and Corporate Venturing.

PACT defrays part of costs incurred by global companies and their local suppliers or partners for activities arising from the partnership modalities mentioned above.

These costs may include manpower, software, hardware and equipment, and professional services.

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Your gateway to regional success

Join a thriving ecosystem capturing regional success

Join a thriving ecosystem capturing regional successSingapore has the highest number of completed regional headquarters in the past 10 years within Asia Pacific¹.

Strengthen supply chains and competitiveness with local partners

Strengthen supply chains and competitiveness with local partnersWe have a diverse ecosystem of over 286,000 local SMEs across multiple industries including biomedical sciences, precision engineering, and urban solutions.

Innovate for growth with local expertise

Innovate for growth with local expertiseOur promising pool of startups were responsible for 64%² of the region's deal volume of tech investments in 2023.

Solving business challenges through strategic partnerships

Localise your solutions
Enhance your supply chain resilience
Innovate for new growth opportunities

Global companies can partner local enterprises to tailor solutions for business and consumer needs that are unique to Asian markets. Companies can also leverage the specialised capabilities and services of local enterprises to shorten time to market.

Case study – OMRON & Clemvision

In 2018, OMRON, a Japanese manufacturer specialising in industrial automation, sought local partners to boost industry adoption of its 3D Vision System in new application areas. OMRON selected Clemvision, a local automation solutions firm, as its strategic partner to co-develop new customised solutions to expand its range of clients.

Today, through its partnership, OMRON’s 3D Vision System has been adopted to support Singapore’s 30x30 food resilience ambition, as a high-tech farming solution for autonomous picking and packing and automated cultivation of vegetables from seed to harvest.

Learn more about OMRON & Clemvision's partnership

By building a network of trusted local suppliers, global companies can hedge against supply chain disruptions and fluctuations in global logistics. This increases operational resilience and competitiveness.

Case Study – Illumina & KPP

Illumina, a US-based global leader in genomics sequencing, sought to boost supply chain resilience by localising its consumable packaging supplies to support its hub in Singapore across manufacturing, R&D and commercial operations.

After meeting with various local printing and packaging companies, Illumina’s team chose KPP Packaging Pte Ltd (KPP) as their preferred partner. Having a local supplier eliminated the need to ship bulky packaging materials. Aside from reducing freight shipments and its carbon footprint, this partnership enabled Illumina to cut down purchase lead time from four weeks to one.

Learn more about Illumina & KPP's partnership

Partnerships allow companies to leverage mutual resources and expertise to develop new capabilities and innovate for greater international demand capture.

Case Study – Volvo & SC Auto

Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Volvo and Singapore's SC Auto Industries (SC Auto), a designer and manufacturer of buses and trucks, have been collaborating on various projects for over a decade, including the production of buses on a Volvo chassis. Their shared expertise has led to their latest achievement: the first made-in-Singapore electric bus model.

The Volvo BZL-SC Neustar City electric bus costs S$6 million to develop and can reduce carbon emissions by up to 60 per cent as compared to a diesel bus plying a similar route.

SC Auto is now the sole manufacturer of the Volvo BZL-SC Neustar City electric bus for Singapore and the Asian region.

Learn more about Volvo & SC Auto's partnership

Find and connect with local partners

A*STAR Collaborative Commerce Marketplace (ACCM) is a complimentary, one-stop online portal to facilitate broad-based engagements amongst enterprises. Companies can network, learn, and collaborate to develop unique commercial solutions and explore new business opportunities.

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Reach out to us to learn more about your eligibility for PACT and how to apply.

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PACT supports partnerships between multinational corporations/large local enterprises, and Singapore-based local SMEs.

References

¹Orbis Crossborder Investment Database, "Search parameters - (i) Business Function: Regional Headquarters and (ii) Status: Completed - confirmed." 2013 - 2023.

² Startup Genome, 2023