Transforming Your Business and Workforce with the CTC Grant
Singapore’s economy is shifting fast. Businesses can’t just rely on automation or cost cuts- the real differentiator is how well they build adaptable, skilled teams. That’s exactly what the Company Training Committee (CTC) Grant, managed by NTUC and e2i, is designed for.
What the CTC Grant Does
The CTC Grant helps Singapore-registered companies transform their operations and uplift their workforce at the same time.
It co-funds up to 70% of qualifying project and training costs for companies that form a CTC and roll out approved transformation plans.
The idea is simple:
- • Upgrade the business through digitalisation, process improvement, or job redesign.
- • Support local workers by improving skills, creating clearer career paths, and raising wages.
Who's Eligible
To qualify, your business must:
- Be legally incorporated in Singapore (excluding government bodies and statutory boards)
- Set up a Company Training Committee (CTC) that includes:
• A senior management representative
• A worker representative
• An NTUC or union representative - Submit a transformation plan endorsed by that CTC
Your plan must show measurable impact on both business performance and local employees (Singapore Citizens or PRs).
What Projects Qualify
Projects can cover:
- Business process redesign or digitalisation
- Implementation of new software, automation tools, or systems
- Workforce training linked to role redesign
- Career Development Plans (CDPs) that map out progression and upskilling
Funding applies only to costs incurred after your project gets approval — anything before the Letter of Award isn’t claimable.
Why It Matters
Most grants target either productivity or training. The CTC Grant does both- tying transformation to real worker outcomes.
For businesses, it helps fund the tech, equipment, consultancy, and training needed to modernise operations. For workers, it provides better career development and long-term wage growth.
So far, the grant has backed hundreds of projects and benefited thousands of local employees, with many seeing an average 5% wage boost on top of normal increments.
Real Example
One transport company used the CTC Grant to automate tyre inspections using AI and sensors. The change freed up technicians for higher-value work and created a new technical career track within the company.
That’s the kind of transformation the grant is meant to encourage- practical, measurable, and sustainable.
Key Things to Note
- You’ll be assessed on both business and worker outcomes.
- Actual funding depends on your project’s impact “up to 70%” is not guaranteed.
- Your CTC must be set up and active before you apply.
- All claims must be submitted within 4 weeks of project completion.
Final Take
If your company is planning to digitalise, automate, or upskill your workforce, the CTC Grant is one of the most direct, outcome-driven schemes available in Singapore.
It rewards companies that invest in both business growth and people development. The process takes effort, but the long-term payoff in productivity, capability, and retention is worth it.
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