- EDG, PSG and MRA close to new applicants on 29 September 2026.
- EDGE opens 30 September 2026, capped at S$100,000 a year.
- Ongoing EDG, MRA and PSG projects still get their claims paid.
- Startup SG Founder still gives first-time founders up to S$50,000.
Singapore’s business grant landscape is changing on 30 September 2026. If you’re about to register a Singapore company or you’ve been trading for years, four government schemes are affected: the Enterprise Development Grant (EDG), Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) and Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) grant will all stop accepting new applications on 29 September 2026, and a new consolidated grant called EDGE opens the following day.
Existing EDG, PSG or MRA projects will continue under their original terms, with claims still payable after completion. For businesses that haven’t applied yet, this guide covers what’s still open, what EDGE offers instead, who’s eligible, and how much funding is realistically on the table.
What’s changing in Singapore’s government grant landscape?
Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), the statutory board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) that administers all of these schemes, confirmed as part of the Budget 2026 Business Refresh Package that EDG, PSG and MRA will close to new applications on 29 September 2026. From 30 September, new grant support is applied for under EDGE instead.
This isn’t a funding cut. Budget 2026 also enhanced two of the three schemes it’s about to retire — MRA support for SMEs rose from 50% to 70% of eligible costs, effective 1 April 2026, and PSG moved away from fixed solution bundles toward more flexible, sector-specific options. EDGE folds these enhanced terms into one application instead of three.
If you already have an EDG, MRA or PSG application in progress, what happens to it?
Nothing changes for you. Enterprise Singapore has confirmed that any EDG, MRA or PSG submission or project already in motion continues to be processed under its original terms.
You can still submit your claim once the project is complete, even after the 29 September cutoff. The cessation date only affects new applications, not ones already accepted onto the Business Grants Portal.
Which SME grants are still open right now?
Four schemes are still accepting new applications up to 29 September 2026, alongside the new EDGE grant that follows them. Here’s how they compare, including what each one is best suited for and where it stands as of this September.
| Scheme | What it funds | Funding level | Status (Sep 2026) | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Startup SG Founder | Startup capital for a new Pte Ltd | S$20,000–S$50,000, matched 1:1 with your own capital | Live | First-time SC/PR founders, pre- or just post-incorporation |
| PSG | Pre-approved IT solutions and equipment | Up to 50% of qualifying costs, historically capped near S$30,000 | Ceasing 29 Sep 2026 | Trading SMEs digitalising a specific process |
| EDG | Core capabilities, innovation & productivity, market access | Up to 50% co-funding for SMEs across three pillars | Ceasing 29 Sep 2026 | SMEs running a larger transformation project |
| MRA | Overseas market promotion, business development, set-up | Up to 70% of eligible costs, capped by activity | Ceasing 29 Sep 2026 | SMEs expanding into a new overseas market |
| EDGE | Consolidates PSG, EDG and MRA into one activity-based scheme | SMEs up to 70%, non-SMEs up to 50%, capped at S$100,000/year | Opens 30 Sep 2026 | Any Singapore company, SME or not, starting a new project |
Figures for PSG’s cap and EDG’s co-funding percentage should be reconfirmed against the live EnterpriseSG pages immediately before you apply, since Budget 2026 revised several of these mid-year. Whichever scheme you use, you’ll need clean, GST-ready books to support your claim and disbursement, which is exactly what Sleek’s accounting services are built to keep in order.
What is the EDGE Grant and what does it replace?
EDGE is EnterpriseSG’s new activity-based grant, consolidating EDG, PSG and MRA into a single application from 30 September 2026. Instead of working out which of three schemes your project fits, you apply once and are matched to funding based on the activity you’re undertaking.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Administered by | Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) |
| Replaces | EDG, PSG and MRA, for new applications |
| Opens | 30 September 2026 |
| Open to | SMEs and non-SMEs, both Singapore-incorporated |
| Support level | Up to 70% for SMEs, up to 50% for non-SMEs |
| Cap | S$100,000 per company per year, refreshing every 1 April |
| Not yet confirmed | Exact activity-by-activity caps for some niche use cases |
EDGE replaces EDG, PSG and MRA specifically for new applications from 30 September 2026 — it does not replace Startup SG Founder, which is a separate scheme with its own funding structure and its own application route via an Accredited Mentor Partner.
Not every detail is public yet. EnterpriseSG has confirmed the headline structure (support levels, the S$100,000 annual cap, the areas EDGE covers), but exact caps for some narrower activity types were still being finalised as this article was last verified. Treat any highly specific EDGE figure you see elsewhere as provisional until it’s confirmed on the live EnterpriseSG page.
Who is eligible for Singapore government grants?
Eligibility differs by scheme, but three distinctions matter across all of them:
- SME vs non-SME: EDG, MRA and EDGE all pay a lower rate to non-SMEs than to SMEs; PSG is generally structured around SME-scale solutions.
- Singapore-incorporated vs foreign-owned: all five schemes require the applying entity to be registered in Singapore. Startup SG Founder additionally requires the individual applicant to be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident, regardless of where the company is incorporated.
- First-time founder vs established business: Startup SG Founder is restricted to first-time entrepreneurs; EDG, PSG, MRA and EDGE have no such restriction and are equally open to a company that’s been trading for years.
Foreign nationals running a Singapore-incorporated company can generally still access EDG, PSG, MRA and EDGE — the citizenship requirement is specific to Startup SG Founder.
How do you apply for a Singapore government grant?
According to the Business Grants Portal, the application process generally involves identifying the right grant or activity, preparing your supporting documents, submitting your application before starting the project where required, and completing the claim process after the project is approved.
- Check eligibility. Confirm your company is Singapore-incorporated and, for Startup SG Founder, that you and your co-applicant meet the citizenship/residency and first-time-founder criteria.
- Identify the right grant or activity. Use the decision table above; from 30 September, this means selecting an EDGE activity instead of a named scheme.
- Prepare your project proposal and supporting documents. For PSG this means a vendor quotation from the pre-approved list; for EDG and MRA, a fuller project proposal and budget; for Startup SG Founder, your application goes through an Accredited Mentor Partner rather than the BGP directly.
- Apply before starting the project, where required. For PSG, EDG and MRA, costs incurred or payments made before your application is submitted are generally not eligible for funding — this is a hard requirement, not a guideline.
- Complete the project once approved. Deliver the project as proposed; EDG and MRA claims are typically subject to audit requirements.
- Submit your claim with invoices and proof of payment. Disbursement methods and timelines differ by scheme; check the current processing time on the live Business Grants Portal page for your specific grant rather than relying on a generalised estimate.
Grants vs tax exemptions vs loans, which funding type fits your stage?
A grant is non-repayable co-funding tied to a specific, EnterpriseSG-approved project — PSG, EDG, MRA and EDGE all work this way. You don’t pay it back, but you can only spend it on what was approved.
A business loan is repayable capital you can use more flexibly, with interest, and without needing EnterpriseSG to approve your project scope first.
A tax incentive, like the Start-Up Tax Exemption (SUTE) or the 2026 corporate income tax rebate, reduces how much tax you owe on profits you’ve already made — it doesn’t fund a project at all, and sits alongside other tax incentives for new companies rather than competing with grants.
Most established SMEs end up using a mix of all three at different points: a grant for a specific upgrade, a tax exemption on ongoing profits, and a loan for working capital in between.
What this means for your business right now
- If you’re ready to apply before 29 September: confirm your project fits PSG, EDG or MRA’s current criteria and submit before the deadline — approved projects keep their terms even after the cutover.
- If your project starts after 30 September: there’s no need to rush. Evaluate which EDGE activity your project falls under once the scheme opens, rather than forcing a submission under the old rules to beat the clock.
- If you already have an approved EDG, PSG or MRA project: no action needed, it continues under its original terms and you claim as normal on completion.
- If you’re a first-time founder: Startup SG Founder is unaffected by any of this and remains your most relevant scheme, alongside EDGE once you’ve incorporated and want to fund a specific project.
- If you’re expanding overseas: the enhanced MRA support of up to 70% for eligible SMEs took effect on 1 April 2026, with the S$100,000 grant cap extended. From the EDGE transition, the enhanced MRA support will be incorporated into the new framework, including support for internationalisation activities.
What Budget 2026 means for SMEs weighing this transition
PwC Singapore’s response to Budget 2026 frames the enhanced MRA support and PSG’s move away from fixed solution bundles as lowering the financial and execution barriers to overseas expansion, particularly for SMEs. PwC also notes that added flexibility raises expectations, requiring SMEs to be more deliberate about which upgrades they pursue rather than defaulting to a pre-packaged solution.
For a founder deciding whether to apply now or wait for EDGE, that’s a useful frame: the enhanced terms already live under MRA and PSG are real and available today, and EDGE’s main advantage is procedural simplicity, not necessarily better funding rates.
How can Sleek help you check eligibility and prepare an application?
Grant eligibility screening isn’t a standalone priced service at Sleek, but it comes up naturally in almost every incorporation and accounting conversation we have with SG founders. If you’re opening a business bank account or setting up your books for the first time, that’s usually the right moment to also ask which grants you qualify for.
Sleek’s team can help you work out whether EDG, PSG or MRA still make sense before 29 September, and flag you for EDGE as soon as it opens, as part of the wider support covered under Sleek’s SME services.
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FAQs on government grants singapore business
What are the main Singapore government grants for businesses in 2026?
The main schemes are the Enterprise Development Grant (EDG), Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG), Market Readiness Assistance (MRA), and, from 30 September 2026, the new EDGE Grant, all administered by Enterprise Singapore. Startup SG Founder is a separate scheme for first-time entrepreneurs.
What is the EDGE Grant in Singapore?
EDGE is EnterpriseSG’s new consolidated grant, opening 30 September 2026, that replaces EDG, PSG and MRA with a single activity-based application. It’s open to SMEs (up to 70% support) and non-SMEs (up to 50%), capped at S$100,000 per company per year.
What grants are being replaced by EDGE?
EDGE replaces the Enterprise Development Grant, Productivity Solutions Grant and Market Readiness Assistance grant for new applications. It does not replace Startup SG Founder, which continues as a separate scheme.
Can I still apply for PSG in September 2026?
Yes. PSG remains open to new applications up until 29 September 2026. A project approved before that date keeps its original PSG terms even after the cutoff.
What happens to an existing EDG, PSG or MRA application?
Nothing changes. EnterpriseSG has confirmed that any EDG, MRA or PSG project already submitted or approved continues to be processed under its original terms, even after 29 September 2026, and you can still submit your claim once the project is complete.
