Successful applicants will sign a 3-way contract between you, SGInnovate and the organisation before starting the programme. Start dates will be agreed upon between the applicant and the organisation prior to the signing of the contract. 

The monthly stipend will be paid out fully by the organisation along with the organisation’s monthly payroll.

Generally, remote working is not allowed under the programme. Special arrangements will only be made on a case-by-case basis. Interested applicants may send in their inquiries to [email protected]. 

Yes. The 3-way contract signed between you, the organisation and SGInnovate will act as a confirmation, securing the spot for the Talent. 

However, offer made to the Talent is still subjected to the talent securing a Work Holiday Pass in Singapore. All Talent are required to provide an in-principle approval (IPA) letter to be guaranteed a spot in the organisation. More information will be shared with the selected applicants.  

Upon successful application of Work Holiday Pass, international applicants will be provided one (1) round-trip air ticket from their city to Singapore.  

Talent will also be provided with a living allowance of SGD$1,500 / month (up to a maximum of six (6) months). Talent are required to source for their own accommodation.  

More details will be sent to the Talent upon notification of their successful application.  

International applicants should apply for the Work Holiday Pass within one week of the offer acceptance or at the earliest possible date allowed by the Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM), whichever earlier. Note that there will be three (3) weeks of processing time. Please refer to this link for more information on how to apply.  

We will arrange for the Talent to come to Singapore a few days before Summation officially starts. This will give the Talent ample time to open a bank account and get the Work Holiday Pass issued*. The Talent will be able to move into their hostel upon arrival in Singapore, a week before the programme's official start. 

*Note that Talent will not be reimbursed for the issuance of the Work Holiday Pass and it is the responsibility of the applicants to apply and obtain it.  

We recommend Talent to bring at least SGD$1,500. An international student in Singapore spends, on average, about SGD$750 to SGD$2,000 a month on living expenses. This amount will vary depending on the Talent’s lifestyle.  

Here are some of the potential costs that Talent will possibly incur. All Talent are recommended to plan their budget well before coming to Singapore: 

• Opening of bank savings account: depending on the bank of choice, Talent might have to pay an initial deposit of SGD500-1000 

• Work Holiday Pass: one-time cost of SGD175 for issuance of the pass 

Estimated living and transport expenses per month: 

• Meals: SGD300-450 (based on SGD10-15 per day for three (3) meals at a food court) 

• Transport: SGD50-100 (dependent on the mode of transport you take) 

• Personal expenses: SGD100-350 (e.g. clothes, toiletries, miscellaneous expenses) 

More information will be sent to the Talent when they are selected for the programme. 

Talent are required to complete feedback forms, training logs, attend planned training workshops and participate in event(s) related to the programme.  

Talent will receive a certificate of participation upon completion. Any additional arrangements beyond the specified program duration, such as part-time employment, will be coordinated directly between the participants and the organisation. SGInnovate will not be facilitating or intervening in such agreements.