Why Singapore Enterprises Are Turning to ECI + AvePoint
Many organisations still struggle to see real impact for their AI initiatives. In fact, 86% of organisations delayed AI deployments by up to a year due to security and data quality concerns.
With the Enterprise Compute Initiative (ECI), Singapore based companies can access up to S$105,000 in government funding support to securely and safely accelerate AI transformation.
AvePoint, the trusted Microsoft partner and an official participant in Singapore’s enterprise AI ecosystem, helps organisations move fast with confidence — strengthening data foundations, clarifying AI roadmaps, and safely scaling agentic AI across the business.
Funding
Receive up to S$105,000 through the Singapore Government’s Enterprise Compute Initiative (ECI)
Scope
Singapore-based enterprises adopting AI to drive business growth
Fast Approval
Get approved within five business days so you can accelerate your AI ambition
Expert Support
Access end-to-end consultation, from identifying AI opportunities to implementation
The AvePoint Approach to AI Confidence
AvePoint’s four-stage journey gives you a practical way to move deploy AI with confidence – from clearly defining what AI should achieve and preparing your data to enabling your people and establishing the right controls.
Data shows that customer impact remains the strongest driver for AI success: organisations prioritise enhanced customer insights and personalisation (40.9%), followed closely by increased customer engagement and satisfaction (39.7%). Identify a few high value AI use cases that align with your organisation’s priorities. AvePoint helps you define clear success measures, target meaningful business outcomes, and create an achievable implementation plan.
What Your ECI Engagement Covers
Your AvePoint‑delivered ECI engagement includes the following:
- AI use case and value mapping to define practical opportunities and expected business impact
- Microsoft 365 data readiness assessment covering oversharing, permissions, and governance gaps
- AI adoption planning with scenarios, enablement steps, and clear metrics
- Agent readiness and governance planning across ownership, access levels, lifecycle controls, monitoring, and reporting
- Support throughout the ECI application process, including scope, documentation, and other requirements
How to Qualify for ECI Funding?
To participate in the Enterprise Compute Initiative (ECI), your organisation should meet the following baseline requirements:
Singapore-Registered Entity
Your business must be registered or incorporated and physically operating in Singapore
Executive Sponsorship
A CEO or equivalent-level leader must sponsor and support the initiative
Minimum Local Workforce
Total organisation headcount based in Singapore should be at least 10 employees
Established Tech Capabilities
Your organisation must have two or more tech employees (e.g. software engineers, AI engineers, data scientists)
AI Development Experience
Prior experience building a custom AI solution for proof of concept and/or wider deployment
Data
Readiness
Datasets must be accessible to support your proposed AI use case
Financial Capacity
Sufficient financial resources to ensure the project can be carried through to completion
Use Case Assessment
Proposed AI use case must show a clear business or industry benefit, backed by measurable results
Maximize Your ECI Funding with These High-Impact AI Use Cases
Speak with our team to explore AI use cases tailored to your industry, business priorities, and operational needs.
AI-Powered Finance Operations
Improve cost visibility and reduce manual reconciliation effort
Intelligent Vendor Management
Accelerate vendor onboarding and improve compliance visibility
AI-Powered Candidate Management
Improve hiring visibility and streamline candidate engagement
Automated Root Cause Analysis
Reduce incident investigation time and improve operational stability
AI-Powered Sales Assistant
Accelerate product recommendations and improve customer engagement
The AvePoint Advantage
Choosing the right partner is critical for any organisation looking to adopt AI with confidence. AvePoint combines global expertise, trusted technology, and deep alignment with Microsoft and Singapore’s AI ecosystem — giving enterprises the assurance they need to move fast, safely, and at scale.
More than 20 Years of Proven Tech Expertise
AvePoint has guided organisations through secure digital transformation since the early days of Microsoft SharePoint – backed by nearly 25 years of innovation and customer success.
Award-Winning Microsoft Partnership
AvePoint is a six-time global Microsoft Partner of the Year winner and Singapore Partner of the Year, recognised for our AI powered solutions, business impact, leadership and alignment with Microsoft’s cloud and AI ecosystem.
Integrated into Singapore’s Enterprise AI Ecosystem
AvePoint supports national AI initiatives and works closely with Microsoft to help Singapore enterprises adopt AI responsibly under programmes such as the ECI. This provides organisations with trusted expertise aligned with Singapore’s digital‑economy priorities.
Deep and Growing Investment in Singapore
AvePoint has made significant long-term investments in Singapore, including its International R&D Hub and ongoing expansion of its regional headquarters. This local commitment establishes AvePoint’s strong in market expertise and innovation.
Certified for Trust: IMDA Data Protection Trustmark (DPTM)
This nationally recognised certification underscores our strong data protection practices, governance standards, and commitment to responsible innovation – vital so you have the trust, accountability, and assurance needed when adopting AI and cloud technologies in Singapore.
Leadership in Data Protection in Agentic AI
The AvePoint Confidence Platform unifies data security, governance, and resilience to give organisations a trusted foundation for AI. With new solutions like AgentPulse, organisations have complete visibility and control over rapidly growing AI use to responsibly adopt Copilot and agentic AI across Microsoft 365.
