Government and Enterprise Programs Supporting Microsoft Copilot Adoption in Singapore

The Singapore government and enterprise agencies support Microsoft Copilot adoption primarily through the Microsoft Copilot for SMEs Programme, a collaboration between Microsoft, Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), and AI Singapore (AISG). This program offers eligible SMEs a 50% subsidy on Microsoft 365 Copilot license costs for 12 months, helping over 1,000 SMEs accelerate AI adoption to boost productivity across business functions like HR, finance, sales, and marketing.

Key features of government and enterprise support include:

• Financial Subsidy: EnterpriseSG subsidises half the license cost for eligible SMEs, covering up to 50 user licenses per firm for a year.
• Partner Ecosystem: SMEs can work with appointed partners (e.g., AccessOrange, Axiom IT Solutions, SoftwareONE) for adoption assistance, application support, and training workshops to implement Copilot effectively.
• Capability Building and Responsible AI Education: AISG collaborates to provide training on AI skills and responsible AI use beyond just Copilot deployment.
• Extended Program Duration: The program sign-up period runs from May 2024 to March 2026, allowing ample time for SMEs to participate.

Beyond SMEs, broader government initiatives include:

• Microsoft AI Pinnacle Program: Launched in March 2024, this program partners with public and private sectors to scale AI adoption, including Copilot, across industries. It focuses on co-creating AI use cases, establishing AI Centers of Capability, and enterprise AI skilling.
• Agentic AI Accelerator: A collaboration between Microsoft and Digital Industry Singapore (DISG) under the Enterprise Compute Initiative, providing up to S$250,000 in Azure credits and funding support for up to 300 Singapore-based businesses to develop agentic AI capabilities, complementing Copilot adoption efforts.
• IMDA Collaboration: Microsoft and the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) support digitally mature SMEs with workshops, tech advisory, and funding to develop generative AI solutions, enhancing AI adoption beyond Copilot.

In summary, Singapore’s government and enterprise programs provide a comprehensive ecosystem of financial subsidies, technical support, training, and innovation partnerships to accelerate Microsoft Copilot adoption among SMEs and larger enterprises, fostering AI-driven productivity and transformation across sectors.