Singapore grant funding
Up to 50% of a qualifying project, funded.
Singapore offers strong support for businesses adopting digital and AI capability - qualifying projects are commonly supported at up to 50% of cost. This page maps the schemes an SME actually meets, what each one funds, and what has to be true before you apply. Handled as part of the proposal, not an afterthought.
- 50%
- the level qualifying project costs are commonly supported at, under both PSG and EDG
- 5
- schemes mapped here - we tell you which one your project should go for
- 6-12 wks
- typical decision time: around 6 weeks for PSG, 8-12 weeks for EDG
PSG or EDG? The decision most SMEs actually face
These two carry the bulk of digital and AI adoption funding, and they are shaped very differently. Figures are the widely published levels as of mid-2026 - always confirm current terms on GoBusiness before committing to anything.
| PSG | EDG | |
|---|---|---|
| What it funds | Pre-approved solutions from a catalogue | Your own project, justified |
| Support | Up to 50% | Up to 50% |
| Cap | Up to S$30,000 per year | Project-based evaluation |
| Speed | ~6 weeks | 8-12 weeks |
The rule that decides it
EDG will not fund equipment and software already supported under PSG. So: off-the-shelf: PSG. Custom integration: EDG.
The five schemes we map across
Support levels, caps, and eligibility are set by the agencies and change over time, including recent Budget 2026 enhancements. Confirm current rates against the official pages before committing to any purchase.
EDG - Enterprise Development Grant
Funds projects that help you upgrade core capabilities, innovate, and expand into new markets - including qualifying consultancy, software, and internal manpower costs.
Official pagePSG - Productivity Solutions Grant
Supports adoption of pre-approved, ready-to-go digital solutions, equipment, and consultancy to lift everyday productivity.
Official pageMRA - Market Readiness Assistance
Helps SMEs take their business overseas - defraying the cost of overseas market promotion, business development, and market set-up, per new market.
Official pageLEAD - Local Enterprise & Association Development
Supports industry-wide upgrading projects led by trade associations and chambers - productivity, technology, sustainability, and internationalisation.
Official pageSMEs Go Digital
IMDA's programme to help SMEs adopt digital technology - with sector Industry Digital Plans and pre-approved solutions, many supported through PSG. The CTO-as-a-Service advisory is free.
Official pageThe GoBusiness portal
Most schemes are applied for through GoBusiness, and you will need Corppass. There are no application fees, and no third party can apply on your behalf.
GoBusiness portalComing 2H2026: EDGE - three grants become one
EDGE streamlines EDG, PSG and MRA into a single scheme. All three remain accessible until it launches, so there is no gap to plan around.
- Open to all Singapore businesses, including non-SMEs.
- Up to S$100,000 per year for eligible activities. Larger requests assessed case-by-case by EnterpriseSG.
- Applications will be based on intended activity - removing the need to identify the right grant upfront.
Not announced yet
The launch month. The support percentage. Whether the TR 43 / SS 680 certified-consultant requirement carries over. Anyone telling you otherwise is guessing.
Before you apply
Four rules that disqualify more applications than anything else. Worth reading twice before you sign a single thing.
The project must not have commenced
No payment made, and no contract signed with a third party, before the application date. A deposit paid before submission makes the application retrospective - and retrospective applications are not supported.
Reimbursement basis
You fund the work, then claim after deliverables. Plan the cash flow accordingly; the grant is not money up front.
EDG consultancy needs a certified consultant
EDG management consultancy costs require a consultant with SAC-accredited TR 43 or SS 680 certification.
There are no application fees
EnterpriseSG charges none, and third parties cannot apply on your behalf. Any fee quoted for "grant application services" is not government-endorsed.
If your project is ready, apply now under rules you can read. If it isn't ready, don't rush a weak application to beat a deadline nobody has announced.
What we do here - and what we don't
Said plainly, because grant-led marketing usually isn't.
What we do. We map which scheme fits your project and company profile, and we scope the engagement so it is legible to an assessor or your corporate advisor: a fixed-scope proposal naming the workflows, integrations, deliverables, outcomes, timeline, and the ongoing management arrangement. That is the document an application is built on, and it is written the same way whether or not you pursue funding.
What we don't. Olano is not a PSG pre-approved vendor - custom-scoped AI systems are generally not catalogue products. We are not grant consultants, we do not apply on your behalf, and we never promise a grant outcome. Eligibility and funding decisions rest solely with the administering agencies.
And the part vendors skip: a grant lowers the price of a decision - it doesn't make the decision right. A co-funded system nobody trusts is still shelfware. If a workflow doesn't pay for itself at pilot scale, funding wouldn't have fixed it. That is why we quote a fixed proposal that has to stand on its own economics first.
For the longer version - including SMEs Go Digital, the GenAI programmes, and a pre-application checklist - read AI grants for Singapore SMEs: what actually funds what.
This page is general information as of July 2026, not grant advice. Eligibility and funding decisions rest solely with the administering agencies.
Check your eligibility.
Tell us about your project. Talk to Olano staff right away on WhatsApp, Telegram, or email - we'll say which scheme is worth going for, or tell you plainly that none of them fit, and scope the engagement around it either way.
FAQ
Should I apply for PSG or EDG?
It depends on what you're buying. PSG funds pre-approved, off-the-shelf solutions from a catalogue - decisions typically in around six weeks, capped at up to S$30,000 per year. EDG funds your own project, justified on its merits, with an 8-12 week assessment and no catalogue. EDG will not fund equipment and software already supported under PSG. Off-the-shelf: PSG. Custom integration: EDG.
What is EDGE and when does it launch?
EDGE consolidates EDG, PSG and MRA into a single scheme, expected in the second half of 2026 - open to all Singapore businesses including non-SMEs, with up to S$100,000 per year for eligible activities and larger requests assessed case-by-case by EnterpriseSG. Applications will be based on intended activity, removing the need to identify the right grant upfront. The launch month, the support percentage, and whether the TR 43 / SS 680 requirement carries over have not been announced. All three existing grants remain accessible until it launches.
Can I start the project before the grant is approved?
No. The project must not have commenced: no payment made and no contract signed with a third party before the application date. Even a deposit paid before submission makes the application retrospective, and retrospective applications are not supported. Grants also work on a reimbursement basis - you fund the work and claim after deliverables.
Are there fees to apply for a Singapore grant?
No. EnterpriseSG charges no application fees, and third parties cannot apply on your behalf. Any fee quoted for "grant application services" is not government-endorsed.
Is Olano a PSG pre-approved vendor?
No. PSG funds solutions listed in the pre-approved catalogue, and custom-scoped AI systems like ours are generally not catalogue products. What we do is scope the project so it's legible to an assessor or your corporate advisor - a fixed-scope proposal naming workflows, integrations, deliverables, outcomes and timeline. Eligibility and funding decisions rest entirely with the administering agencies, and we never promise a grant outcome.
Scope the project first. Fund it second.
Book a consultation. We map the workflow, quote it fixed, and tell you which scheme - if any - is worth the paperwork.