Grant terms change. The figures below are current as of June 2026; confirm the latest on the official Business Grants Portal before you apply. From the second half of 2026 a new grant, EDGE, streamlines the EDG, PSG, and MRA into one; see the note at the end.
The Enterprise Development Grant, the EDG, is the scheme Singapore companies use for substantial projects that upgrade, innovate, or grow the business. Where the Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) co-funds pre-approved, off-the-shelf tools, the EDG co-funds larger, often bespoke projects: custom software, consultancy, and the internal effort to deliver them.
What the EDG covers
The EDG funds projects across three categories:
- Core Capabilities: business strategy, financial management, human capital, service excellence, and brand and marketing development.
- Innovation and Productivity: automation, process redesign, and product development.
- Market Access: taking the business into new markets, pilot projects, and standards adoption.
Within an approved project, the grant can cover third-party consultancy fees, software and equipment, and internal manpower cost. Custom software and automation work typically sit under Innovation and Productivity, which is what makes the EDG, rather than the PSG, the relevant scheme for bespoke development and genuine transformation projects.
Who’s eligible
A company generally qualifies if it meets all of the following:
- Registered and operating in Singapore.
- At least 30% local equity, held directly or indirectly by Singapore citizens and/or Permanent Residents.
- Financially ready to start and complete the project.
Unlike the PSG, the EDG does not hinge on a pre-approved product list. You define a project, with scope and outcomes, and that project is assessed on its merits, which is why a clear, well-scoped proposal matters more here.
How much you get
Local SMEs can receive support of up to 50% of eligible costs; non-SMEs up to 30%. Exact support levels depend on the project and applicant, so treat this as the headline figure and confirm your specific case.
How to apply
Applications go through the Business Grants Portal (apply.gov.sg/grants/business) using CorpPass. Because the EDG funds defined projects rather than catalogue items, the application is more involved than the PSG: you set out the project scope, outcomes, costs, and, where consultancy is involved, a qualified consultant. Apply and secure approval before the project begins.
EDG or PSG?
The simple rule:
- PSG: adopting a proven, pre-approved, off-the-shelf solution, quickly and cheaply (capped at S$30,000). Start here.
- EDG: a larger or custom project such as bespoke software, process redesign, or consultancy-led change. More effort to apply for, considerably more scope.
What’s changing in 2026
In March 2026, under its Business Refresh Package, Enterprise Singapore announced EDGE: a new grant that streamlines three existing schemes into one, the EDG, the Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG), and the Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) grant. From the second half of 2026, businesses will apply by the activity they’re funding rather than working out which grant it falls under. EDGE is set to support all Singapore businesses, including non-SMEs, with up to S$100,000 per year for eligible activities, and larger requests assessed case by case. The existing grants stay open until EDGE launches, so an EDG project scoped now still applies under the current scheme. Check the current position on the portal as the transition approaches.
The EDG is the route for serious software, data, and AI projects rather than off-the-shelf purchases. If you’re considering one and want help scoping it into a fundable project, what qualifies and how to frame the outcomes, that’s something our team can help you think through.
