Enterprise Singapore launches three-year initiative to help manufacturers adopt practical artificial intelligence solutions.
Enterprise Singapore has allocated more than S$45 million over three years to support artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in advanced manufacturing, under its Catalytic AI Solutions for Advanced Manufacturing initiative. The announcement was made by Minister of State Gan Siow Huang at Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC 2026, as Singapore seeks to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) overcome barriers to implementing AI in their operations.
Speaking at the event, Wong Zeng Yi, Assistant Managing Director (Manufacturing) of Enterprise Singapore, highlighted the challenges SMEs face when exploring AI adoption. These include identifying practical applications, managing implementation costs and developing the capabilities required to integrate AI into their businesses.
To address these challenges, Enterprise Singapore aims to support SMEs through ready-to-deploy AI solutions and adoption assistance. The approach is intended to help businesses identify relevant applications and reduce barriers to implementation, enabling them to explore how AI can support manufacturing operations.
The Catalytic AI Solutions for Advanced Manufacturing initiative was announced by Minister of State Gan Siow Huang, who highlighted the allocation of more than S$45 million over three years. The initiative focuses on supporting AI adoption in advanced manufacturing, with assistance designed to help enterprises move towards practical implementation.
Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC 2026 provided the setting for the announcement and discussion of the challenges facing SMEs as they consider AI adoption. Enterprise Singapore’s message highlighted the need to make AI solutions more accessible to businesses, particularly those that may lack the resources or technical expertise to identify and implement suitable technologies.
By providing access to ready-to-deploy solutions and adoption support, Enterprise Singapore aims to help more SMEs take the first steps towards integrating AI into their manufacturing processes. The initiative reflects the agency’s focus on addressing practical barriers to technology adoption and supporting enterprises as they develop their capabilities in advanced manufacturing.
Source: Enterprise Singapore
