Successful Applicants for Startup SG Founder Programme Who Are Persons with Disabilities

58 Mr Ong Hua Han asked the Minister for Trade and Industry (a) in each of the past three years, how many successful applicants for the Startup SG Founder programme have been persons with disabilities; and (b) whether Enterprise Singapore will consider working together with its Accredited Mentor Partners to increase this number.

Mr Gan Kim Yong: The Startup SG Founder scheme offers a grant for first-time entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas. It also provides mentorship support through the Accredited Mentor Partners (AMPs) programme.

Applications for the scheme are evaluated based on the merit of the proposed business plan and the founding team, together with other eligibility criteria. Enterprise Singapore and AMPs do not require applicants to disclose whether they have disabilities. We welcome persons from all eligible backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, to apply for the scheme.