Enterprise Development Grant (EDG)

Enterprise Development Grant

Funds capability-building projects for small enterprises in Singapore through reimbursement for approved operational and innovation costs.

The Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) is a capability-building reimbursement grant administered by Enterprise Singapore for Singapore-registered and -operating small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The grant covers up to 50% of qualifying project costs across three pillars: Core Capabilities (business strategy, financial management, human capital development, service excellence, brand and marketing); Innovation and Productivity (automation, process redesign, product development); and Market Access (overseas pilot projects and standards adoption for international expansion). For sustainability-related projects, the support rate rises to 70% of qualifying costs. Eligible costs include third-party consultancy fees, software, equipment, and internal manpower; the business bears the remaining share upfront and claims reimbursement upon project completion.

Eligibility requires the applicant to be a business entity registered and operating in Singapore with at least 30% local equity held by Singapore citizens or permanent residents, and to demonstrate financial capacity to complete the project. Management consultants engaged for EDG-funded projects must hold Singapore Accreditation Council-certified TR 43 or SS 680 credentials. Applications are submitted through the Business Grants Portal using Corppass; review takes approximately 8–12 weeks from submission. Claims must be filed within six months of project completion and are subject to auditor verification before disbursement.

EDG remains open for applications until Enterprise Singapore launches the successor EDGE scheme, expected in the second half of 2026, at which point EDG will be subsumed. Applicants starting projects before EDGE launches should apply now. To maximize the grant, companies should select project categories where the impact on business competitiveness is clearly documentable, engage only credentialed consultants, and maintain thorough records of all qualifying expenditures throughout the project period to support the post-completion claims process.