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EDGE grant · how to apply

How to apply for the EDGE grant for software

Short answer: pick a pre-approved package in the IMDA SMEs Go Digital directory, get a quotation without signing or paying, build the same package on SMEs Go Digital, then apply yourself on the Business Grants Portal with Corppass. The outcome usually comes in about a week; you claim after the project is done and fully paid.

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  1. Check you are eligible

    Your business must be registered and operating in Singapore, with at least 30% Singaporean or PR ownership (counting ultimate individual owners). SMEs (group annual sales up to S$100 million or up to 200 employees) get up to 50%; larger companies up to 30%.

  2. Find the right category and its cap

    Each kind of software is a separate EDGE activity with its own qualifying cost cap, from S$5,000 to S$60,000. All software grants together count towards S$30,000 a year per company.

  3. Compare pre-approved packages and get a quotation

    Only packages listed in the IMDA SMEs Go Digital directory qualify. Do not sign, pay a deposit or start work yet: projects started before you apply are not supported. You cannot change vendor after you apply, so compare first.

  4. Build the package on SMEs Go Digital

    Recreate the quoted package on the IMDA SMEs Go Digital site to get the package details for your application.

  5. Apply on the Business Grants Portal with Corppass

    Log in to the Business Grants Portal with your company's Corppass and submit the application yourself. Vendors, corporate secretaries and other third parties may not apply or claim on your behalf.

  6. Wait for the outcome and complete the project

    Enterprise Singapore states an outcome in about one week for pre-approved single-function solutions. You may pay after submitting, at your own risk; costs are covered only if approved. Complete the project within 18 months of approval.

  7. Claim after you have paid in full

    Submit the claim on the Business Grants Portal once the deliverables are done and fully paid. For single-function digital solutions, EDGE claims open from 1 December 2026. You must still meet the eligibility conditions at claim time.

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Compare pre-approved packages

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

Questions

Is there a separate EDGE grant login?

No. You apply and claim on the Business Grants Portal, logging in with your company's Corppass. Make sure the person applying has the right Corppass access for the portal.

How much EDGE grant can I get for software?

Up to 50% of qualifying costs for SMEs (30% for larger companies), within each category's cost cap and S$30,000 a year for all software, inside the S$100,000 overall EDGE limit. Use the calculator to estimate several packages at once.

Can my vendor apply for me?

No. Vendors, corporate secretaries and other third parties are not allowed to apply or claim on your behalf. They can give you the quotation and package details.

When must I apply?

Before you sign, pay a deposit or start work: projects started before the application are not supported. After you submit, you may pay the vendor before approval, but at your own risk. Costs from the application date are covered only if the application is approved.

What is not covered?

GST, maintenance, and software subscription beyond the first 12 months. Professional services such as setup or data migration are covered only when they are part of the pre-approved package. The grant is paid as a reimbursement after the project is completed and fully paid.

Can I change vendor after I apply?

No. After you submit, only the project end date and claim due date can be changed. To switch vendor you must terminate the application and apply again, so compare quotations before you apply.

Is there a yearly limit?

Yes. Single-function solutions, integrated enterprise systems and pre-scoped equipment together count towards S$30,000 a year per company, within an overall EDGE limit of S$100,000 a year. Limits run from 1 April to 31 March, so submit by 31 March to use the current year's limit. Past PSG, EDG or MRA grants do not count towards the EDGE limits.

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