ACCREDITED MENTOR PARTNER
Become an Accredited Mentor Partner today.
As an Accredited Mentor Partner (AMP) under the Startup SG Founder scheme, you gain the authority to identify and fast-track high-potential startups for government funding. We guide your organisation through the rigorous Enterprise Singapore appointment process.
Becoming an AMP is difficult. Prospects face these challenges:
Rigorous Vetting
You must prove your operational capability to support startups. A simple co-working space or a generic mentorship program is insufficient to pass the audit.
Track Record Evidence
You need to demonstrate a history of successful incubations. Collating past portfolio performance and mentor hours into a compliant format can be tedious.
Financial Liquidity
ESG requires proof that your organisation is financially sustainable for the long term. Weak balance sheets lead to immediate rejection.
Management Team Scrutiny
Your internal team must have credible investment or entrepreneurial experience. If your key personnel are deemed inexperienced, your application fails.
We structure your application to withstand evaluation.
What you unlock as an Accredited Mentor Partner
WHAT WE DO
From track record audit to official appointment
Capability Assessment
We evaluate your incubation track record, governance maturity, and financial readiness.
Programme Structuring
We design a 12-month mentorship framework aligned with national innovation goals.
Application and Panel Strategy
We position your organisation for differentiation and prepare you for panel scrutiny.
Endorsement Enablement
We implement internal systems to manage startup endorsements and compliance.
Why Choose Mezzanine Enterprise
Programme Architects
We help you design the structure of your incubation programme (KPIs, Milestones, Graduation Criteria) to align with national innovation goals.
Governance Experts
We set up your internal compliance frameworks to handle the administrative load of managing government grants.
Value-Add
We know how to articulate your specific niche (e.g., Deep Tech, AgriFood, Fintech) to differentiate your application from generalist accelerators.
Audit Defence
We ensure your Letter of Offer templates and Mentorship Agreements are legally sound and compliant with ESG guidelines.
Is my business eligible?
To participate in the AMP-supported Startup SG Founder journey, both your startup and founding team must meet these core conditions:
For Founders
Must be Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents
Founders collectively must hold at least 30% of the company’s shares
All primary applicants must be first-time entrepreneurs (no prior registered private limited company)
Must commit full-time to the startup (no external CPF-contributing employment during the grant period)
Must have completed entrepreneurship training with an AMP or equivalent programme
For the Startup
Must be a Singapore-registered private limited company (Pte Ltd)
Incorporation must be less than six months old at application time
Must not have previously received government funding for the same business idea
Must have a minimum paid-up capital of SGD 20,000, with at least SGD 10,000 recorded at application
Majority local shareholding is required (51% or more)
Explore schemes by business objective
Projects involving strategic upgrading, automation, or business redesign.
For deep capability upgrading, innovation, and business transformation.
Support for businesses pivoting their models to stay relevant in changing markets.
More than just a business starter, we partner with you to build brilliance and success from Day One.
From Incorporation to Investor-Ready in 30 Days
Helio Labs, a tech startup led by first-time founders, needed more than just incorporation help, they needed structure. With Mezzanine’s incubation support, the team set up their Singapore entity, implemented HR and data policies, and completed a grant-ready documentation pack within one month. This foundation helped them secure their first round of funding.
HAVE QUESTIONS?
Frequently Asked Questions
Accelerators, Incubators, Venture Capital firms, and Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) with a physical presence in Singapore and a proven track record of incubation.
No. The AMP role is pro-bono in terms of fees from the government. However, AMPs benefit from the ability to attract high-quality deal flow and may take equity from the startups (subject to fair terms).
Yes, AMPs are allowed to take equity for their mentorship and support. However, Enterprise Singapore monitors this to ensure terms are market-rate and not predatory.
Appointments are typically for a fixed term (e.g., 2-3 years), subject to renewal based on the performance of the startups you endorsed
Trusted by Great Companies
Working with the team has been a great experience. They are professional, easy to communicate with, and always respond quickly. They made sure everything was explained clearly, handled all the details, and took care of our company’s paperwork efficiently. We never have to worry about deadlines or filings anymore. Thanks to their support, we no longer stress over paperwork or filings. Everything is taken care of promptly and accurately.
Siew Hua Lim
Sunny Side Up
“Mezzanine Enterprise has been a reliable and responsive partner in helping us navigate regulatory complexities as we scaled. Their proactive approach and deep understanding of compliance gives us the confidence to focus on growth, knowing we had the right support behind us."
Vincent Ha
CEO, Lyte Ventures Pte Ltd
“Fantastic service and unparalleled efficiency from the team. My concerns and needs were addressed completely. Completely stress-free!"
Kim Kiran Chua
Oxfront Pte Ltd
