EDG closed 29 Sep 2026

EDG grant Singapore: what replaced it

The Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) closed to new applications on 29 September 2026. From 30 September 2026, core capability, innovation and productivity projects are funded under the EDGE grant, with an overall cap of S$100,000 per company per year (resetting 1 April).

Checked against official sources on 12 November 2026.

PSG vendor list → EDGE MRA grant → EDGE Software grant caps

Software vs. custom consulting under EDGE

If your project is buying off-the-shelf business software (POS, HR, payroll, accounting or small-business ERP), you do not need a custom EDG-style consulting proposal—you can pick a pre-approved package and get an outcome in about a week:

7 compared Retail POS system Point-of-sale for shops: checkout, payments, stock and sales reports, with a mobile app. Grant up to S$10,000 18 compared F&B POS and restaurant system Restaurant and café systems: POS, QR ordering, kitchen display, delivery and inventory in one suite. Grant up to S$5,000 25 compared HR software (HRMS) Payroll, CPF, leave, claims and employee records in one system. Grant up to S$10,000 8 compared Staff scheduling software Shift rostering, clock-in and attendance for shift-based teams. Grant up to S$7,500 29 compared Accounting, inventory and sales software One system for accounts, stock levels and sales orders; many are small-business ERPs. Grant up to S$10,000 45 compared Accounting software Xero, QuickBooks, AutoCount, ABSS and more: ledger, GST, invoices and quotations. Grant up to S$2,500 5 compared Payroll outsourcing (HR shared services) A provider runs your payroll, CPF and HR admin on an HR system. Grant up to S$20,000

For custom transformation, branding, process redesign or sustainability projects outside pre-approved software, refer to the official Enterprise Singapore EDGE grant page and EDGE FAQ.

Questions

Is the EDG grant still open in 2026?

No. New applications for the Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) closed on 29 September 2026. From 30 September 2026, apply under the consolidated EDGE grant.

What replaced EDG for business capability and software projects?

EDGE consolidates PSG, EDG and MRA into a single framework with an overall S$100,000 annual grant limit per company (resetting 1 April). Pre-approved software sits under Automation & Digitalisation (up to 50% for SMEs, S$30,000 annual cap).

Where do I apply for EDGE?

Submit your own application on the Business Grants Portal using your company Corppass before signing any contract or paying a deposit.