SINGAPORE – Businesses will soon have a simpler way to find government grants and services through a new portal that will use artificial intelligence to recommend support based on their needs and growth plans.

The BusinessSG, or BizSG, initiative will bring government support and services together, with its first touchpoint, the BizSG portal, going live on Sept 30.

Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling announced the initiative at the SME Centre Conference on Sept 9.

“We understand the pressure to move fast in a rapidly changing world. Yet businesses still have to navigate multiple websites and agencies for details and to apply for licences and grants,” she said.

“We can do better,” she added, describing BizSG as a whole-of-government initiative powered by AI.

In a media release on Sept 9, Enterprise Singapore said BizSG is intended over time to make it easier for businesses to interact with the Government, including by simplifying transactions such as licence applications and business filings.

Low said BizSG would make it “simpler and faster” for businesses to get the support they need by recommending relevant government services and grants.

“Our goal is for BizSG to become a trusted digital concierge for SMEs, freeing more time and energy for them to focus on business growth,” she added.

The portal was developed in consultation with trade associations, SME Centre advisers and nearly 200 companies, while close to 700 businesses have used its beta version since October 2025.

The portal will include an AI-powered grant recommender that suggests grants based on information about a company and its business needs. It can also give businesses an initial indication of their eligibility for various grants based on government information such as shareholding and employment size.

From Sept 30, businesses can use the portal to explore grants including EDGE, which combines ...