Enterprise Compute Initiative (ECI)
The Enterprise Compute Initiative (ECI) by IMDA subsidises up to 70% of AI compute for Singapore companies — across Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, or AWS. Access frontier AI infrastructure (Vertex AI and TPUs, Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock and SageMaker) plus provider mentorship to build, test, and deploy AI within 12 months.
Max Funding
S$250,000
Co-Funding
Up to 70% compute credits
Eligibility
- Singapore-registered company
- Have a concrete AI project plan
- Committed to deploying AI within 12 months
Key Highlights
Suitable For
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Enterprise Compute Initiative (ECI)?
ECI is an IMDA programme that co-funds up to 70% of enterprise AI compute for Singapore-registered companies, delivered as credits on Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, or AWS, alongside technical mentorship from the provider.
How much ECI funding can a Singapore company get?
ECI provides up to S$250,000 in subsidised compute, co-funding up to 70% of qualifying AI compute costs on your chosen hyperscaler.
Who qualifies for the Enterprise Compute Initiative?
Singapore-registered companies with a concrete AI project plan and a commitment to deploy AI within 12 months. SGAI Studio bundles the ECI application paperwork with the AI build where the project qualifies on its own merits.
Which cloud providers does ECI cover — Google, Microsoft, or AWS?
All three. ECI covers Google Cloud (Vertex AI, TPUs), Microsoft Azure (Azure OpenAI), and AWS (Bedrock, SageMaker) — you pick the hyperscaler that fits your workload.