{"id":252,"date":"2024-10-02T09:56:52","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T09:56:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartsource.com.sg\/blog\/?p=252"},"modified":"2024-10-02T09:56:52","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T09:56:52","slug":"tech-and-go-program-for-social-service-agencies-ssas-the-start-digital-go-digital-and-grow-digital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartsource.com.sg\/blog\/index.php\/2024\/10\/02\/tech-and-go-program-for-social-service-agencies-ssas-the-start-digital-go-digital-and-grow-digital\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech-and-Go! program for Social Service Agencies (SSAs), the Start Digital, Go Digital, and Grow Digital"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Under Singapore&#8217;s <strong>Tech-and-Go!<\/strong> program for <strong>Social Service Agencies (SSAs)<\/strong>, the <strong>Start Digital<\/strong>, <strong>Go Digital<\/strong>, and <strong>Grow Digital<\/strong> categories offer funding to support different stages of digital adoption. Here&#8217;s a breakdown of the differences and funding limits for each:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Start Digital<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Target Audience:<\/strong> SSAs that are just beginning their digital transformation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Provides funding for basic digital tools, such as accounting software, HR management systems, and simple donor management systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Funding Support:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Up to <strong>80% funding<\/strong> of the project costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maximum project cost limit:<\/strong> <strong>S$30,000 per solution<\/strong>, capped at <strong>S$150,000 per SSA<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example Solutions:<\/strong> Cloud-based IT solutions like accounting, payroll, and cybersecurity systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Go Digital<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Target Audience:<\/strong> SSAs looking to implement more advanced, large-scale digital solutions to optimize their operations and productivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Supports more complex digital projects that are not limited to pre-scoped solutions, providing flexibility for bespoke or specialized IT implementations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Funding Support:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Up to <strong>80% funding<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maximum project cost limit:<\/strong> <strong>S$300,000 per project<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example Solutions:<\/strong> Advanced case management systems, ERP solutions, and integrated donor platforms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>Grow Digital<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Target Audience:<\/strong> SSAs that are digitally mature and ready to scale up with sophisticated technology solutions to enhance service delivery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Provides funding for large-scale, service-oriented digital solutions that improve client engagement and service outcomes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Funding Support:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Up to <strong>80% funding<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maximum project cost limit:<\/strong> <strong>S$450,000 per project<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example Solutions:<\/strong> AI-driven systems, rehabilitation devices, gamified client engagement tools, or robotics for service delivery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These funding options help SSAs at various stages of their digital transformation, from basic tools to advanced service delivery technologies, with significant financial support to encourage adoption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more details, you can explore the official NCSS Tech-and-Go! page<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncss.gov.sg\/our-initiatives\/tech-and-go\/funding-support\/social-service-agencies---tech-subsidy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Council of Social Service<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Under Singapore&#8217;s Tech-and-Go! program for Social Service Agencies (SSAs), the Start Digital, Go Digital, and Grow Digital categories offer funding to support different stages of digital adoption. 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