EDGE Grant Singapore 2026: Eligibility and Funding for SMEs

Relying on the Enterprise Development Grant, Market Readiness Assistance, or Productivity Solutions Grant? A change is coming. Enterprise Singapore will stop accepting new applications for all three schemes on 29 September 2026, and many business owners still don’t know where their next project should go (SME Capital Funds, 2026). That gap can stall a transformation project right when funding matters most.

Starting 30 September 2026, the EDGE Grant Enterprise Singapore built to close this gap steps in as the single grant for SMEs and larger companies alike. Here’s what it covers, who qualifies, and what to get ready before the switch.

Key Takeaways

• The EDGE Grant replaces EDG, MRA, and PSG for new applications from 30 September 2026.
• It spans 8 business areas and more than 100 activities under one framework.
• SMEs can receive up to 70% support and non-SMEs up to 50%, under a shared yearly cap of S$100,000.
• Projects already submitted under EDG, MRA, or PSG keep running under their original scheme.
• You apply and manage the grant through the Business Grants Portal. No vendor can do this step for you.

What Is the EDGE Grant?

The EDGE Grant is Enterprise Singapore’s single grant for companies starting a new project to upgrade capabilities, run more efficiently, or expand overseas (Enterprise Singapore, 2026). Rather than picking between separate schemes, you choose the business area that matches what you’re trying to do, whether that’s automation, digitalization, or breaking into a new market, and apply for support under that one grant.

Why call it EDGE? Enterprise Singapore says the name reflects the goal, so it named this grant the EDGE Grant to give businesses in Singapore an edge over their competitors. Around that idea, Enterprise Singapore built one application process, one eligibility check, and one funding cap that covers everything you do under it.

Why the EDGE Grant Replaces EDG, MRA, and PSG

Before EDGE, businesses had to work out which of three separate schemes actually fit their project.

• Enterprise Development Grant (EDG): funded custom projects for upgrading, innovating, and growing a business, based on a full project proposal.
• Market Readiness Assistance (MRA): covered the cost of entering a new overseas market, including promotion, business development, and market setup, at up to 70% for SMEs and capped at S$100,000 per company per new market.
• Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG): supported pre-approved productivity solutions and equipment, picked from a fixed list instead of a custom proposal.

Three schemes, three sets of rules, and one recurring headache for applicants. Enterprise Singapore’s answer, with EDGE Grant Singapore support, is to fold all of that into a single, more consistent process.

When Does the EDGE Grant Take Effect?

Mark two dates. EDG, MRA, and PSG stop accepting new applications on 29 September 2026. The very next day, 30 September 2026, every new business grant application moves to the EDGE Grant. Already have something in motion under the old schemes? It keeps going as planned, and you’ll submit your claim once the project wraps up.

One more date worth flagging: if you’re using SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit alongside an EDG, MRA, or PSG project, get your final claims in by 30 November 2026, since EDGE itself won’t be supportable under that credit.

What Does the EDGE Grant Support?

Eight business areas, over 100 activities, one umbrella (Enterprise Singapore, 2026). Here’s the full list:

• Automation
• Digitalization
• Business Strategy
• Financial Management
• Innovation
• Internationalization
• Standards
• Sustainability

Support levels sit at the activity level, not a flat rate across the board. As a rough guide, SMEs can receive up to 70% of qualifying costs and non-SMEs up to 50%. Every company shares one grant support cap of S$100,000 per year across all EDGE activities, and that cap resets each 1 April. Within it, up to S$30,000 can go toward single function digital solutions, integrated enterprise systems, and selected automation activities. (Enterprise Singapore, 2026)

Note that support is reimbursed, not advanced: your company pays for the activity first, then claims once it’s finished and fully paid.

Who Is Eligible for the EDGE Grant?

To qualify for the EDGE grant, your business must meet the following baseline requirements:

• Company Registration: Registered and physically operating in Singapore.
• Local Ownership: At least 30% local equity held by Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents.
• Activity Specific Criteria: Additional requirements may apply depending on your project type, so you should review the specific activity guidelines before finalizing your plan. (Enterprise Singapore, 2026)

How Do You Apply for the EDGE Grant?

Every application follows roughly the same five steps, from scoping the project to closing out the claim.

Step 1: Define Your Project Scope

What problem are you solving, and what outcome do you expect? Maybe it’s faster operations, a new digital system, or a first move into an overseas market. This scope decides which of the 8 business areas and which specific activity you’ll apply under.

Step 2: Prepare Quotations and Supporting Documents

Line up vendor quotations, a project proposal if your activity needs one, and your company’s financial and operating details. Having these ready before you start the form saves real time on your EDGE Grant application.

Step 3: Submit on the Business Grants Portal

Business Grants Portal is the single platform Enterprise Singapore uses for EDGE and other business grants. Double check that your chosen activity, project cost, and documents all line up before you hit submit.

Step 4: Accept the Letter of Offer

Once approved, you’ll get a letter of offer spelling out your support level, project period, and conditions. Read it properly, then accept it before starting any of the approved activities.

Step 5: Complete the Project and Submit Your Claim

Finish the work, pay your vendor in full, then file your claim with proof of payment and completion. Because EDGE runs on reimbursement, the funding lands after your claim is approved, not before.

How TechTIQ Solutions Supports Your Project

A lot of what falls under Automation and Digitalization involves building or upgrading a technology system, and that’s where TechTIQ Solutions fits in. We work alongside your team as the technology partner, scoping, building, and delivering the digital transformation or automation solution your project actually needs, from initial design through to implementation and ongoing support.

What we don’t do is submit or manage your grant application. Under Enterprise Singapore’s rules, that responsibility sits with the applicant company, not a third-party vendor. Our job is to make sure the technology side of your project is properly planned, accurately quoted, and delivered to a standard that holds up when it’s time to claim, so your team or your consultant has a solid technical foundation to build the application on.

Frequently Asked Questions about the EDGE Grant

How much EDGE support is available?

SMEs can get up to 70% of qualifying costs and non-SMEs up to 50%, though the exact figure depends on the activity. Every activity draws from one shared cap of S$100,000 per year, with up to S$30,000 of that reserved for single function digital solutions, integrated enterprise systems, and selected automation activities.

What happens to my existing EDG, MRA, or PSG application or project?

Nothing changes for it. Your project continues under its original scheme, and you’ll submit your claim once it’s completed, with no need to restart under EDGE.

Can I apply for the EDGE Grant if I have already received funding under EDG, MRA, or PSG?

Yes. Enterprise Singapore confirms that companies with prior EDG, MRA, or PSG funding can still apply for the EDGE Grant.

What should I prepare before I apply for the EDGE Grant?

A clear project scope, vendor quotations, and your company’s registration and ownership details, since eligibility hinges on local shareholding. If your activity calls for a full project proposal, have that ready too before you start your EDGE Grant application.

Can I engage any vendor, or must I choose from a pre-approved list?

It depends on the activity. Some require a pre-approved vendor, since those vendors have already been vetted for credibility. Others leave the choice entirely up to you.

Can I change vendor after submitting my EDGE Grant application?

Only in a limited way. You can adjust your project end date and claim due date after submission, but nothing more. Need to change the vendor itself? You’ll have to terminate the existing application on the Business Grants Portal and start a new one.

How long does it take to process an EDGE Grant application?

It varies by activity, so there’s no single answer here. Check the specific activity page on the EDGE website or BizSG from 30 September 2026 onward for an accurate timeline.

Conclusion

The dates tell most of the story. EDG, MRA, and PSG stop taking new applications on 29 September 2026, the EDGE Grant 2026 rollout begins the day after, and SFEC linked claims under the old schemes are due by 30 November 2026. Use the time before then to define your project’s scope, gather quotations, and confirm your company meets the local ownership requirement, so you’re ready for the moment the new activity list goes live.

Planning a digitalization or automation project and want a technology partner who can scope it properly? Get in touch with TechTIQ Solutions.