Singapore’s Economic Development Board announced plans to introduce a new work pass – Tech.Pass, to attract global tech experts with a proven track record of contributing to the global technology ecosystem. This program is implemented as part of Singapore’s multi-pronged approach to develop Singapore’s tech scene, ensuring that Singapore remains globally competitive.
Under the Tech.pass program, a total of 500 work passes will be available for application upon its launch in January 2021. This program is mainly targeted at highly accomplished tech talents such as founders, leaders, and technical experts with experience in established or fast-growing tech organisations. EDB will take charge of the administering of passes, supported by the Ministry of Manpower.
Tech talents who are awarded the Tech.Pass enjoys the flexibility to move seamlessly between different activities that contribute to Singapore’s tech ecosystem – managing a business, investing, mentoring or leading companies, or even teaching professionally in institutes of higher learning.