WE ARE AN APPOINTED ENTREPASS PARTNER

An initiative under Startup SG, EntrePass is a work pass aimed to support foreign founders in establishing innovative venture backed startups in Singapore. Through EntrePass, you can look forward to join Singapore's vibrant tech startup community and gain access to networking, fundraising, and co-innovation opportunities. Find out if you are eligible to apply for Entrepass.

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As an EntrePass Partner, foreign founders that have received our endorsement will enjoy additional privileges and have their EntrePass applications prioritised. All criteria for EntrePass remain unchanged.

Endorsed founders/ startups get to enjoy:

1.Expedited processing of the application, which reduces the timeline from an average of 8-10 weeks to 5-7 weeks

2.Assistance regarding the application processes with the Ministry of Manpower (MOM)

3.Support for privileges to bring in dependants

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WHAT IS ENTREPASS

The EntrePass is a work visa to support foreign founders in entering and establishing innovative and venture-backed startups in Singapore.

Gain access to Singapore's vibrant local tech startup community, including networking,fundraising, and co-innovation opportunities.

IS MY BUSINESS ELIGIBLEThe EntrePass is a work visa to support foreign founders in entering and establishing innovative and venture-backed startups in Singapore.

A company is considered venture-backed or owning innovative technologies if it has done any of the following:

Raised funding from capital providers including government investment vehicle, venture capitalist, corporates, family offices or business angels.
Developed, produced, or commercialised tech products, services, or platforms.
Registered a patent with an approved national IP institution.
Collaborated in an ongoing research with a research institution.

AM I ELIGIBLEThe EntrePass is a work visa to support foreign founders in entering and establishing innovative and venture-backed startups in Singapore.

Meet any of the following innovative criteria as an entrepreneur, innovator or investor listed below:

Have raised funding from a Government-recognised VC or business angel

Are an incubate at a Government-recognised incubator/ accelerator in Singapore

Have strong business network and good track record of starting highly-scalable businesses

Hold relevant intellectual property

Have on-going or have done research collaboration with an Institute of Higher Learning or credible research institute in Singapore

Have extraordinary achievements in key areas of expertise

Have good track record of investing in and contributing to the growth of successful businesses

WHAT DOES THE INNOVATIVE CRITERIA REFER TO

Strong business network and good track record of starting highly scalable businesses

Applicants should demonstrate how business networks and track records directly complement/contribute to the applicants' business activities/ growth plans in Singapore.

Good track record of investing in and contributing to growth of successful businesses

Applicants should demonstrate how extraordinary achievements directly complement/contribute to the applicants’ business activities/growth plans in Singapore.

Extraordinary achievements in key areas of expertise

Applicants should share:

names of key firms applicant has invested and mentored, support provided to scale them up, as well basic investment statistics of those firms.(e.g. investment stage, funding obtained, valuation)
Pipeline of local companies identified for investment.

INELIGIBLE BUSINESS TYPES

The following businesses are not eligible for an EntrePass:

Coffee shops, hawker centres, food courts

Bars, night clubs, karaoke lounges

Foot reflexology, massage parlours

Acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, herbal dispensing businesses

Employment agencies

Geomancy business

We would like to attract global deep-tech entrepreneurs, innovators and investors. This includes founders building innovative & disruptive startups.

QUICKFACTS ABOUT ENTREPASS

At the date of the EntrePass application, entity must be incorporated as a private limited company with ACRA for less than six months

To hold at least 30% shareholding of the registered entity in Singapore by the end of the first year

Renew your pass every two years, subject to businesss pending and hiring requirements

Pass holder who meet the second renewal criteria may apply to bring your spouse/children into Singapore

Passholder will gain access to Singapore's vibrant local tech startup community, including networking, fundraising, and co-innovation opportunities

ENDORSEMENT BY
ENTREPASS PARTNER

As a Startup SG EntrePass Partner, foreign founders that have been endorsed will have their EntrePass applications prioritised by Enterprise Singapore.
All criteria for EntrePass remains unchanged.

STEP 1

STEP 4

Applicant will be notified by MOM once EntrePass is approved.

Startup SG EntrePass Partner to send applicant’s details to ESG2.

STEP 3

Startup SG EntrePass Partner identifies high potential global startups of interest for incubation/accelerator programme or investment.

Startup SG EntrePass Partner to provide Endorsement Letter for startup’s founder (applicant) as part of supporting documents for the applicant’s EntrePass application to MOM.

STEP 2

STEP 1

Startup SG EntrePass Partner identifies high potential global startups of interest for incubation/accelerator programme or investment.

STEP 2

Startup SG EntrePass Partner to provide Endorsement Letter for startup’s founder (applicant) as part of supporting documents for the applicant’s EntrePass application to MOM.

STEP 3

Startup SG EntrePass Partner to send applicant’s details to ESG2.

STEP 4

Applicant will be notified by MOM once EntrePass is approved.

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