Ref: GenAI for SMEs · IMDA (SMEs Go Digital) · reviewed 05 Jul 2026
GenAI for SMEs (GenAI Navigator + pre-approved GenAI solutions)
IMDA's current GenAI offering for SMEs: a free GenAI Navigator tool that matches you to the right solution, plus a catalogue of pre-approved GenAI solutions (chatbots, marketing content generation, office productivity, generative web design) with up to 50% grant support. This is what the earlier GenAI Sandbox trials have evolved into.
Per Productivity Solutions Grant caps for the chosen solution
Who qualifies
- ✓SMEs that want AI for customer service, marketing or admin without building anything
- ✓Businesses already using basic digital tools ready for the next step
- ✓Teams drowning in repetitive content and customer-query work
What it pays for
- GenAI-enabled chatbots for customer engagement
- GenAI marketing and sales content generation
- GenAI office productivity tools and virtual assistants
- Generative web design solutions
How to apply
Rolling; PSG claims after solution is deployed and paid
- 1Run the free GenAI Navigator on the SMEs Go Digital portal to shortlist solutions
- 2Get a quote from the pre-approved vendor
- 3Apply for the grant support via Business Grants Portal (PSG route)
- 4Adopt the solution and claim after deployment
Advisor's note
The funding mechanism is PSG under the hood, so the usual PSG rules apply (buy only after approval, pre-approved vendors only). The famous 'GenAI Sandbox' 1.0/2.0 were time-boxed trial rounds that have concluded; this catalogue is the live successor. Portal verified 1 Jul 2026.
Planning a digitalisation or overseas-expansion project? From 30 September 2026 those run under the EDGE grant, which replaced the EDG grant, PSG grant and MRA grant. Our team delivers EDGE projects end to end.
Common questions
How much does the GenAI for SMEs cover?
Up to 50% grant support on pre-approved GenAI solutions, per Productivity Solutions Grant caps for the chosen solution. IMDA's current GenAI offering for SMEs: a free GenAI Navigator tool that matches you to the right solution, plus a catalogue of pre-approved GenAI solutions (chatbots, marketing content generation, office productivity, generative web design) with up to 50% grant support. This is what the earlier GenAI Sandbox trials have evolved into.
Who is eligible for the GenAI for SMEs?
SMEs that want AI for customer service, marketing or admin without building anything Businesses already using basic digital tools ready for the next step Teams drowning in repetitive content and customer-query work
What does the GenAI for SMEs pay for?
GenAI-enabled chatbots for customer engagement GenAI marketing and sales content generation GenAI office productivity tools and virtual assistants Generative web design solutions
How do I apply for the GenAI for SMEs?
1. Run the free GenAI Navigator on the SMEs Go Digital portal to shortlist solutions 2. Get a quote from the pre-approved vendor 3. Apply for the grant support via Business Grants Portal (PSG route) 4. Adopt the solution and claim after deployment
How long does the GenAI for SMEs take?
Rolling; PSG claims after solution is deployed and paid
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