EDGE Grant

The ownership test provides a useful first distinction between EDGE and other Singapore funding routes.

Companies with less than 30% Singaporean / Singapore PR ownership are not eligible for EDGE.

Where a foreign-owned company is establishing or expanding substantive R&D and innovation activities in Singapore, the Research and Innovation Scheme for Companies — RIS(C) may instead be relevant.

EDGE versus RIS(C)

Ownership is not the only difference between the schemes, but it is an effective first screening criterion.

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EDGE can support both relatively standard automation investments and more substantial integrated automation programmes.

The right route depends on the equipment, technical sophistication, integration requirements and expected impact on the company's operations.

For example, a predefined productivity-equipment purchase is assessed differently from an enterprise-wide advanced automation programme involving robotics, systems integration and significant operational transformation.

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EDGE Digitalisation ranges from the adoption of recognised business software to large-scale enterprise digital transformation.

Projects can include ERP and operational systems as well as more integrated initiatives involving cloud platforms, data, AI, workflow automation and systems architecture.

Whether a pre-approved solution, own-vendor route or larger transformation project is appropriate depends on the scope of the proposed implementation.

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EDGE Product Development supports eligible companies developing new or materially advanced products, services and solutions with the objective of bringing them to market.

The activity is intended for substantive product-development projects rather than routine upgrades or ordinary engineering expenditure.

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This route is for companies developing commercial products, services or technologies that deliver sustainability outcomes.

It is distinct from improving the applicant company's own sustainability performance.

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EDGE Sustainability supports companies building sustainability capabilities or improving their own environmental performance.

Relevant activities can include sustainability strategy, ESG assessment, reporting and resource optimisation across areas such as energy, carbon, water, waste and materials.

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EDGE Internationalisation supports Singapore companies entering and expanding in overseas markets.

Different activities can support areas such as overseas setup, market-entry services, partner identification, business-development deployment and trade-fair participation.

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Business Strategy activities can support companies developing new strategic capabilities and implementation plans around growth, business transformation, operating models and intellectual property.

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Financial Management activities support companies strengthening financial capabilities required for growth and transformation.

Projects can include financial-management frameworks, management reporting, financial planning, performance measurement, enterprise risk and internal controls.

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EDGE supports the implementation of recognised standards and certifications where these strengthen capabilities, operational performance or market access.

The applicable requirements, support rate and eligible costs depend on the specific standard.

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The detailed rules vary by activity, but several principles apply across much of the EDGE framework.

EDGE should not be described as providing one universal funding percentage.

Selected activities currently provide support of up to:

• 70% for SMEs and 50% for non-SMEs; or
• 50% for SMEs and 30% for non-SMEs.

The applicable rate should therefore only be determined once the correct EDGE activity has been identified.

A company can generally receive up to S$100,000 in total EDGE grant support per year across eligible activities.

The annual cap refreshes on 1 April.

This is a company-level cap shared across EDGE activities rather than a separate S$100,000 allowance for each project.

More substantial customised projects requiring support above the standard cap may warrant separate discussion with Enterprise Singapore, but additional support should not be assumed.

Within the overall S$100,000 annual EDGE cap, companies can use up to S$30,000 across specified standard Automation & Digitalisation activities.

This includes areas such as selected single-function digital solutions, integrated enterprise systems and selected automation activities.

The sub-cap does not mean that every automation or digital-transformation project is automatically limited to S$30,000.

The specific activity needs to be checked.

EDGE should be assessed before the company commits the project.

For many activities, the applicant must not have started work or made payment or a deposit to a supplier, vendor or other third party before submitting the application.

Some EDGE activities state that qualifying costs incurred from the application date can be supported if the application is subsequently approved.

Submission does not guarantee approval.

The practical approach is therefore to assess EDGE while the project, vendor and budget are still being structured.

EDGE funding is generally paid on a reimbursement basis.

The company implements the approved activity, incurs and pays the eligible expenditure, and subsequently submits a claim against the approved project.

The Letter of Offer is therefore important: it establishes the approved support, qualifying period, project conditions and required deliverables.

Grant approval does not remove the need to manage the project against the terms of the award.

During implementation, companies may need to monitor:

• the approved scope;
• qualifying expenditure;
• qualifying period;
• vendor costs;
• invoices and proof of payment;
• project milestones;
• required deliverables;
• changes to scope or timing;
• claim documentation;
• audit or verification requirements.

Material changes should be addressed while the project is underway rather than discovered only when the claim is prepared.

Learn about our Grant Management approach

The Enterprise Development Grant (EDG), Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) and Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) ceased accepting new applications on 29 September 2026.

From 30 September 2026, new business-grant applications in these areas moved to the EDGE Grant.

Existing EDG, PSG and MRA applications and awarded projects continue under their existing arrangements.

EDGE should therefore be treated as the current scheme for new applications.

Because EDGE covers a broad range of activities, the first challenge is often identifying which funding route actually fits the project.

Reeve | R&D provides end-to-end Grant Management support from initial assessment through application and Post-Award Management.

Our role can include:

Opportunity and activity assessment

Identify whether EDGE is relevant and determine the activity that best matches the proposed project.

Project structuring

Define the scope, objectives, expenditure, implementation plan and expected outcomes against the applicable activity requirements.

Funding modelling

Assess the relevant support rate, eligible costs and interaction with the company's annual EDGE limits.

Application preparation

Develop the business, technical and financial case and coordinate the supporting documentation required for submission.

Enterprise Singapore clarification

Support the preparation of responses to questions or additional information requests.

Award review

Translate the Letter of Offer into practical requirements for management, project and Finance teams.

Post-Award Management

Track qualifying expenditure, deliverables, project changes and supporting evidence through to claim and closure.

The company remains the formal applicant and submits through its own Business Grants Portal account.

Assess your project for EDGE

Who can apply for EDGE?

Companies generally need to be registered and operating in Singapore and have at least 30% direct or indirect ownership by Singaporeans and/or Singapore PRs, together with the requirements of the selected activity.

Can a foreign-owned company apply for EDGE?

A company with less than 30% Singaporean / Singapore PR ownership does not satisfy EDGE's local-ownership requirement.

For substantive R&D and innovation projects, foreign-owned companies may instead need to assess RIS(C).

How much funding does EDGE provide?

It depends on the activity.

Selected EDGE activities provide up to 70% support for SMEs and 50% for non-SMEs, while many transformation and innovation activities provide up to 50% and 30% respectively.

Is EDGE capped at S$100,000?

The standard overall annual EDGE grant cap is S$100,000 per company, shared across eligible EDGE activities and refreshed on 1 April.

Individual activities may also have lower cost caps or grant sub-caps.

What is the S$30,000 Automation & Digitalisation cap?

Specified standard Automation & Digitalisation activities share an annual S$30,000 sub-cap within the overall S$100,000 EDGE annual cap.

The rule does not apply identically to every automation or digital-transformation project.

Can I start the project after submitting the application?

Certain activities state that qualifying expenditure incurred from the application date may be supported if the application is subsequently approved.

However, applications generally need to be submitted before work begins or payment or deposit is made, and submission does not guarantee funding.

Is EDGE the same as EDG?

No.

EDGE is the current Enterprise Singapore business-grant framework. EDG, PSG and MRA ceased accepting new applications on 29 September 2026, with new applications moving to EDGE from 30 September 2026.