Ref: EDG · Enterprise Singapore · reviewed 05 Jul 2026

Enterprise Development Grant

The flagship SME grant. Co-funds up to 50% of qualified project costs for business upgrading, innovation, and overseas growth projects, including consultancy fees, software, equipment, and internal manpower tied to the project.

Up to 50% funded

Project-based (no fixed cap; scoped per project)

Who qualifies

✓Business registered and operating in Singapore
✓At least 30% local shareholding
✓Financially able to start and complete the project
✓Project must start AFTER application (no retrospective funding)

What it pays for

Core capabilities: strategy, financial management, branding consultancy
Innovation & productivity: process redesign, automation, product development
Market access: overseas expansion projects
Consultancy fees, software & equipment, internal manpower for the project

How to apply

Typically 8 to 12 weeks for approval; projects run 6 to 18 months

1Scope a clear project with defined outcomes (this is where most applications are won or lost)
2Get proposals/quotations from qualified consultants or vendors
3Apply on the Business Grants Portal (BGP) with financials and project details
4Wait for approval BEFORE starting the project
5Claim by milestones with an audited statement of expenditure

Advisor's note

EDG is project-based: the quality of the project scoping decides the outcome. A well-scoped digitalisation or branding project routinely gets 50% co-funded. Note: EDG folds into the new unified EDGE grant in late 2026; current applications continue via the Business Grants Portal.

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This is one of the grants our advisory team delivers end to end.

Digital 9 Labs scopes EDG projects, prepares the application, delivers the work (software, digitalisation, branding, overseas expansion), and structures the milestones so claiming is painless. The eligibility check below tells you in 15 minutes whether your project fits.

Common questions

How much does the EDG cover?

Up to 50%, project-based (no fixed cap; scoped per project). The flagship SME grant. Co-funds up to 50% of qualified project costs for business upgrading, innovation, and overseas growth projects, including consultancy fees, software, equipment, and internal manpower tied to the project.

Who is eligible for the EDG?

Business registered and operating in Singapore At least 30% local shareholding Financially able to start and complete the project Project must start AFTER application (no retrospective funding)

What does the EDG pay for?

Core capabilities: strategy, financial management, branding consultancy Innovation & productivity: process redesign, automation, product development Market access: overseas expansion projects Consultancy fees, software & equipment, internal manpower for the project

How do I apply for the EDG?

1. Scope a clear project with defined outcomes (this is where most applications are won or lost) 2. Get proposals/quotations from qualified consultants or vendors 3. Apply on the Business Grants Portal (BGP) with financials and project details 4. Wait for approval BEFORE starting the project 5. Claim by milestones with an audited statement of expenditure

How long does the EDG take?

Typically 8 to 12 weeks for approval; projects run 6 to 18 months

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EDGE · Enterprise Singapore

EDGE (Unified Enterprise Grant)

Announced at Budget 2026: one unified grant that consolidates EDG, PSG and MRA into a single activity-based application covering digitalisation, overseas expansion, and enterprise efficiency. Launching in the second half of 2026 and open to ALL Singapore businesses, including non-SMEs.

Successor to EDG / PSG / MRA supportReported up to S$100,000 per year for eligible activities (confirm at launch)

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