N

EDG · Singapore SME grants

How much does the EDG grant fund?

Short answer

The Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) funds up to 50% of qualifying project costs for SMEs (30% for non-SMEs), across consultancy, software, and internal manpower tied to the project. Unlike PSG there is no fixed dollar cap — funding scales with the approved project scope, which must map to a capability outcome under Core Capabilities, Innovation, or Market Access.

Key facts

  • Up to 50% for SMEs, 30% for non-SMEs
  • No fixed cap — scales with approved project cost
  • Three pillars: Core Capabilities, Innovation, Market Access
  • Requires a project proposal, not just a quotation

EDG is project-based. You submit a proposal describing the capability you're building and the outcomes you expect, and funding is assessed against that. This is heavier than PSG but unlocks custom work PSG can't touch.

From years of first-hand familiarity with EDG, the proposals that win are specific about the before-and-after: what the business can do after the project that it couldn't before, with measurable outcomes. Vague 'digital transformation' language is weak.

Answered by Nick Tung— a seasoned Singapore entrepreneur and PMC-certified consultant (PMC-10960) with deep first-hand familiarity across Singapore's SME grant landscape (PSG, EDG, MRA, CTC). My focus is helping SMEs adopt enterprise and workforce AI transformation; government funding is one of the support options businesses can tap through the official channels. More about how I work →

Still not sure?

Get a straight answer for your business.

Book a 30-minute scoping call. I'll help you understand which grants the government offers, what they fund, and the honest sequence to approach them — no fluff.

Sources:EnterpriseSG, IMDA, NTUC, Singapore Government open data. Factual content (grant rules, eligibility, vendor data, pricing) is sourced directly from official government portals and remains the copyright of those respective agencies. Analysis, commentary and editorial framing are the author's own. Always verify the latest on GoBusiness, EnterpriseSG, or SMEs Go Digital before applying.