Singapore unveils $200m Talent Accelerator Programme

Industry calls for companies and professionals to apply will open in the first quarter of 2026.

Singapore has launched a new $200m, three-year Talent Accelerator Programme (TAP) to develop local film and television talent and strengthen the country’s position as a co-production hub.

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) said the programme aims to help “Made-with-Singapore” content stay competitive amid audience fragmentation and shifts driven by AI-enabled production.

TAP is designed to support creators and companies across the full value chain, from early development to international distribution.

The programme provides three structured pathways. In development, participants will receive matchmaking support with commissioners, access to mentorships and masterclasses on story, pitching and dealmaking, and guidance on financing, distribution planning, and IP ownership.

In production, TAP will co-fund regional and global co-productions, both scripted and unscripted, as well as screen adaptations of existing IPs to help anchor Singapore as a co-production hub.

For distribution and marketing, IMDA will offer an in-house marketing team and a dedicated marketing fund to raise the visibility of selected projects overseas.

Industry calls for companies and professionals to apply will open in the first quarter of 2026.

IMDA said the programme builds on recent partnerships with global streamers, including Warner Bros. Discovery, to bring Singapore stories to international audiences.

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