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Start Digital

In partnership with the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Enterprise Singapore (ESG), UOB offers SMEs with digital solutions that drive efficiency for their business.

Digitalise your business for growth

/Stay competitive

Grow your business

Expand your business reach with digital marketing solutions and increase your online on e-commerce channels

/Improve productivity

Drive business efficiency

Save time by automating and simplifying your back-end processes.

/Secure your business data

Secure your business data

Protect your business' and customer's data against external threats with cybersecurity solutions.

Digitalise your business for growth



How it works

SMEs can sign up for a maximum of 2 solutions and upon successful sign-up, be rewarded with up to 6 months free usage and payout of S$400*.

*Payment to be made via UOB Credit Card, UOB Debit Card, GIRO from UOB Corporate account, or UOB Corporate PayNow. Refer to FAQs for more information. Terms & conditions apply.

Step 1: Browse your preferred digital solution(s) and sign up via the interest form



How it works

SMEs can sign up for a maximum of 2 solutions and upon successful sign-up, be rewarded with up to 6 months free usage and payout of S$400*.

*Payment to be made via UOB Credit Card, UOB Debit Card, GIRO from UOB Corporate account, or UOB Corporate PayNow. Refer to FAQs for more information. Terms & conditions apply.

Step 1: Browse your preferred digital solution(s) and sign up via the interest form

Step 2: Submit your claim for the Start Digital Payout.
Fill in the required information and upload the required documents here.

Requirements

How can I qualify for Start Digital?
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There are no restrictions on the type of business or industry of companies who can apply for digital solutions under the Start Digital Pack. However if you are applying under the Start Digital Pack, your company needs to meet the following criteria:

  • Be an SME registered and operating in Singapore with at least 30% local shareholdings;
  • Have group annual sales turnover of not more than SGD 100 million or less than 200 employees;
  • Have not previously participated in Start Digital programme
  • Sign up any of the listed solutions (maximum 2) under UOB BizSmart – Start Digital Pack. If you are signing up for a second solution, please ensure that you have met the requirements of your first solution’s application.
  • Complete and successfully submit the registration form.
  • Terms & conditions apply.

You can still adopt digital business solutions with preferential pricing under UOB BizSmart.

If you need more advanced solutions or other support, please visit IMDA's SMEs Go Digital website.

Frequently asked questions

What is Start Digital?
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Start Digital is a joint initiative by Enterprise Singapore (ESG) and Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) under the SMEs Go Digital programme. Start Digital was launched in January 2019 to help new SMEs start their business right with foundational and easy-to-deploy solutions. Start Digital is also intended for SMEs that are new to using digital technology.

UOB is an industry partner of the Start Digital initiative.

The Start Digital Pack is intended for SMEs who have just incorporated and/or are just embarking on their digitalisation journey. SMEs can take up to any two solutions from the above three categories at a lower cost.

The Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) supports businesses in the adoption of IT solutions/ equipment/ consultancy service that improve productivity. SMEs can select the relevant solutions from a pre-scoped list and apply to receive up to 80% funding support for eligible costs. This scheme offers a wider range of digital solutions and have different pricing packages from Start Digital.

For more information, you may visit the PSG website on IMDA/ESG.

Depending on the solution, there is a free usage period of six months or equivalent. You are required to sign a contract with solution vendors based on the proposed packages. An early termination fee applies for the entire contract duration.

The pricing structure and grant under Start Digital Program is only applicable to a maximum of two solutions. If you wish to add a third solution or more, please visit UOB BizSmart for more details.

For further queries, you can email us at startdigital@uobgroup.com.

To receive the payout, subscription must be paid to solution providers for at least 3 consecutive months, or depending on each solution’s Start Digital Package requirements. The subscription must be made via UOB Credit Card, UOB Debit Card, GIRO from UOB Corporate account, or UOB Corporate PayNow.

The payout for first solution is $150, and the payout for second solution is $250. Please refer to Claim for the Start Digital 2.0 Payout link for instruction. Terms and conditions apply.

Please allow up to 6 months to process the payout upon the date of claim. The payout will be made via PayNow (based on your company’s UEN) or GIRO to your UOB Business Banking account.

UOB BizSmart is an integrated suite of digital solutions designed to help business enjoy greater efficiency and savings.

Visit UOB BizSmart to view our digital solution partners.

Proud to be an industry partner

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UOB is proud to be an Industry Partner of IMDA and ESG’s Start Digital initiative to help Singapore’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) digitalise their business.

For enquiries, email us at startdigital@uobgroup.com.

If you have any comments and feedback on the Start Digital Pack, send it to us via the Start Digital feedback form.

If you need more advanced digital solutions or other support, please visit IMDA's SMEs Go Digital for further information.

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