How to Apply for the EDGE Grant in Singapore: Step-by-Step Guide

Singapore businesses looking to improve productivity, adopt digital solutions, or expand into new markets may be able to receive financial support through the EDGE Grant. Introduced on 30 September 2026, the EDGE Grant brings together support previously offered under the Enterprise Development Grant (EDG), Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) Grant, and Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) into a single framework.

For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), understanding how to apply for the EDGE Grant in Singapore is an important first step towards planning a business improvement project and managing implementation costs.

This guide explains the EDGE Grant application process, eligibility requirements, documents to prepare, how to submit an application through the Business Grants Portal, and what to do after approval.

What Is the EDGE Grant in Singapore?

The EDGE Grant is a Singapore government business grant administered by Enterprise Singapore. It supports eligible business activities designed to help companies improve operational efficiency, strengthen digital capabilities, develop their businesses, and pursue growth opportunities.

The grant covers different activities, and each activity has its own funding limits, eligibility criteria, application requirements, and project deliverables.

For example, eligible businesses may explore support for digitalisation solutions, integrated enterprise systems, automation, internationalisation, or sustainability-related activities.

SMEs can generally receive funding support of up to 50% for eligible activities, while non-SMEs may receive up to 30% for many activities. Certain internationalisation and sustainability activities have different support levels. The actual grant amount depends on the selected activity and its specific terms.

Businesses should review the relevant activity page on the official Enterprise Singapore website before preparing an application.

Who Can Apply for the EDGE Grant?

Before starting the EDGE Grant application process, check whether your business meets the general eligibility criteria.

An applicant generally needs to meet the following requirements:

An SME planning to sell products directly to consumers online may investigate the E-Commerce – Online Shop (B2C) activity.
A company looking to integrate finance, inventory, and customer management may explore an eligible integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution.
A business seeking to improve operational workflows may review relevant automation or digitalisation activities.
A company planning to enter an overseas market may explore eligible internationalisation support.

Visit the official EDGE Grant directory to review available activities and their requirements.

Tip: Choose a grant activity based on your actual business needs rather than selecting a solution simply because funding is available.

Step 2: Check Your Company’s Eligibility

Once you have identified a suitable activity, review its eligibility requirements carefully.

Confirm that your company is registered and operating in Singapore, meets the applicable local ownership requirements, and qualifies for the selected activity.

You should also check whether the proposed project is eligible for support and whether your company has previously received funding for the same project or expenses.

For additional guidance, use the official EDGE Grant FAQs and the relevant activity page.

Do not assume that meeting the general eligibility criteria guarantees approval. Enterprise Singapore assesses applications against the requirements of the selected activity.

Step 3: Prepare the Required Documents

Preparing your documents before starting the application can help reduce errors and delays.

The documents required depend on the selected EDGE Grant activity. For a digitalisation project, you may need a vendor quotation and a projection of expected cost savings for one year after project completion.

Other activities may require a more detailed project proposal, financial statements, business plans, projected revenue growth, or additional supporting information.

For a typical digitalisation application, prepare the following where required:

Company and project information
Vendor quotation with the relevant solution details
Project scope and implementation requirements
Estimated project costs
Projection of expected cost savings
Supporting documents specified on the relevant activity page

Use the activity-specific document checklist provided by Enterprise Singapore. Not every document applies to every EDGE Grant application.

Step 4: Select a Suitable Vendor and Solution

If your chosen activity requires a vendor, identify a suitable provider and solution that meet your business requirements.

For selected digitalisation activities, you can explore pre-approved solutions through the IMDA SMEs Go Digital platform.

Review each solution’s features, implementation scope, costs, licensing requirements, and suitability for your business.

For activities that use a solution package, the selected package and vendor quotation must match. Check the requirements carefully before confirming your package.

If you are considering a customised e-commerce website, ERP integration, or business automation project, confirm that the proposed scope falls within an eligible EDGE Grant activity before proceeding.

Step 5: Obtain a Vendor Quotation and Confirm the Project Scope

Contact your selected vendor to discuss your business requirements and obtain a quotation where required.

The quotation should clearly explain the proposed solution and the applicable costs. Depending on the activity, it may need to include a detailed scope of services, software components, implementation services, licences, or other relevant items.

For eligible pre-approved digital solutions, you may need to configure the solution package to match the quotation and generate a package reference ID through your company’s Corppass account.

Before moving forward, make sure that:

Important: Do not start work or make a payment or deposit to a supplier before submitting your application. Retrospective applications are not supported. Although certain payments made after submission may be eligible if the application is subsequently approved, submitting an application does not guarantee approval.

Step 6: Submit Your EDGE Grant Application Through the Business Grants Portal

The next step is to submit your application through the Business Grants Portal (BGP).

The application must be submitted by the applicant company through authorised company personnel using the appropriate Corppass access.

During the application process:

Select the relevant EDGE Grant activity.

Provide the required quotations, supporting documents, and project details.

Complete the application form with accurate company and project information.

Review the application to ensure that the information is complete and consistent.

Submit the application for assessment.

For certain digitalisation activities, you must also provide the package reference ID generated during the solution-package confirmation process.

Enterprise Singapore states that vendors and other third parties are not permitted to submit or manage EDGE Grant applications on behalf of applicant companies. Your business should retain control of the application and its declarations.

Step 7: Wait for the Application Outcome

After submission, your application will be assessed against the relevant EDGE Grant criteria.

Processing times vary by activity and solution type. For example, the official Integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) activity page indicates an application outcome in one week for pre-approved vendors and ten weeks for non-pre-approved vendors. These timelines are activity-specific and should not be assumed to apply to every grant category.

During assessment, additional documents or clarifications may be requested. Monitor the application and respond promptly to any requests.

Remember that an application is not approved simply because it has been submitted or meets the general eligibility requirements.

Step 8: Review and Accept the Letter of Offer

If your application is approved, you will receive a Letter of Offer (LOF).

The Letter of Offer sets out important details about your approved project, including:

Review the Letter of Offer carefully and accept it as instructed.

Make sure you understand the approved scope and deadlines before proceeding with implementation. Do not assume that any change to the vendor, project scope, or costs will automatically be accepted.

Step 9: Implement the Project and Keep Records

After approval, implement the project according to the approved scope and the conditions stated in the Letter of Offer.

Keep complete records of project activities, invoices, payments, software deployment, and other supporting documents. You will need to demonstrate that the approved work has been completed and that the project meets the required deliverables.

For selected digitalisation solutions, the deliverables may include a photo showing the deployed software and its unique identifier.

Also, monitor the project qualifying period and ensure that all required work is completed within the applicable timeframe.

If a change becomes necessary, check the official change-request rules before taking action. Not all changes are permitted, and a change request may require approval.

Step 10: Submit Your Claim and Receive the Grant Disbursement

The EDGE Grant operates on a reimbursement basis. This means that grant funding is not automatically paid upfront when your application is approved.

After completing the approved project, follow the claim instructions for your selected activity.

Generally, you should:

Complete the approved project deliverables.

Pay all project expenses in full.

Prepare the required proof of payment and expense documents.

Compile the deliverables and other supporting evidence.

Set up the required disbursement method, such as PayNow Corporate or GIRO, where applicable.

Submit your claim through the Business Grants Portal before the stated deadline.

Enterprise Singapore will review the claim and may request additional information. Disbursement takes place after the claim is approved, subject to the relevant requirements and timelines.

Keep copies of all submitted documents and monitor the claim status until the process is complete.

What Documents Are Required for the EDGE Grant?

The documents required depend on the activity, so there is no single checklist that applies to every application.

For a selected digitalisation solution, the official requirements may include:

Document or information	Purpose
Vendor quotation	Shows the proposed solution and costs
Project details	Explains the business need and planned implementation
Cost-savings projection	Estimates expected savings for one year after project completion, where required
Solution package reference ID	Identifies the selected package for relevant pre-approved solutions
Company information	Supports eligibility and application assessment
Proof of payment	Helps verify expenses during the claim stage
Project deliverables	Demonstrates that the approved project has been completed

Some EDGE Grant activities require more extensive documentation. Always use the official checklist for the activity you intend to apply for.

How Much Funding Can Businesses Receive Under the EDGE Grant?

The amount of funding depends on the selected activity, the applicant’s business status, eligible project costs, and the applicable grant cap.

For many activities, SMEs may receive support of up to 50% of eligible costs, while non-SMEs may receive up to 30%. Certain activities have different support rates and limits.

For example, the official E-Commerce – Online Shop (B2C) activity provides:

These figures apply to that specific activity and should not be used as the funding limits for all EDGE Grant projects.

EDGE also has an overall annual grant cap of S100,000percompanyacrosseligibleactivities.Withinthatamount,uptoS30,000 may be used for specified single-function digital solutions, integrated enterprise systems, and selected automation activities, subject to the applicable rules.

Check the relevant activity page for the latest funding rate, cost cap, supported expenses, and project conditions.

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for the EDGE Grant

Even a potentially eligible project can encounter problems if the application is incomplete or the project does not follow the grant requirements.

Avoid these common mistakes:

1. Starting work before submitting the application

Starting work or making a payment or deposit before application submission can make the application retrospective and unsupported.

2. Choosing the wrong grant activity

The solution must fit the selected activity’s scope and requirements. Confirm eligibility before committing to a project.

3. Submitting incomplete documents

Missing quotations, cost projections, or other required information can delay assessment or affect the outcome.

4. Providing inconsistent project costs

Make sure the quotation, solution package, project scope, and application details are aligned wherever required.

5. Assuming approval is guaranteed

Meeting the general criteria does not guarantee that your application or claim will be approved.

6. Missing project or claim deadlines

Track the project qualifying period, deliverables, and claim due date from the beginning.

7. Allowing a vendor to manage the application on your behalf

The applicant company must retain control of its EDGE Grant application and claim submissions through authorised personnel.

How Can Digitalisation Help Singapore SMEs?

Digitalisation can help businesses improve customer experiences, streamline repetitive tasks, and manage operations more effectively.

Depending on their business needs, Singapore SMEs may explore solutions such as:

E-Commerce websites and online shops
Integrated ERP systems
Customer relationship management (CRM) platforms
Inventory and order management systems
Workflow automation
Business reporting and data integration

However, a digital solution is not automatically eligible for EDGE Grant support simply because it benefits a business. Companies must identify an applicable activity and meet its eligibility, vendor, cost, and deliverable requirements.

Before investing in a solution, define the business problem, estimate the expected benefits, and confirm the relevant grant conditions.

How DST Advertising Can Help With Your Digitalisation Plans

DST Advertising helps businesses explore digital solutions that align with their operational and growth objectives. Depending on your requirements, our services may include e-commerce development, website development, business automation, and digital solution planning.

If your Singapore business is considering an online shop or a digital transformation project, start by identifying the capabilities you need and the outcomes you want to achieve.

We can help you clarify your website or digital project requirements so that you can discuss the appropriate scope with your chosen solution provider.

Please note: Grant eligibility, vendor requirements, funding approval, and disbursement are determined under Enterprise Singapore’s applicable rules. Working with a service provider does not guarantee grant approval.

Frequently Asked Questions About the EDGE Grant Application Process

1. Where do I apply for the EDGE Grant in Singapore?

Applications are submitted through the Business Grants Portal. Start by identifying the appropriate activity on Enterprise Singapore’s official EDGE Grant website, then follow the application instructions for that activity.

2. Can SMEs apply for the EDGE Grant?

Yes. Eligible Singapore-registered SMEs can apply for support under relevant EDGE Grant activities, provided they meet the applicable ownership, project, and activity requirements.

3. Do I need a vendor quotation to apply?

A vendor quotation is required for some activities, including the E-Commerce – Online Shop (B2C) activity. Other activities may require different supporting documents. Check the relevant activity page before applying.

4. Can I start my project before applying for the EDGE Grant?

You should not start work or make a payment or deposit to a supplier, vendor, or third party before submitting your application. Retrospective applications are not supported. If you make a commitment after submission but before approval, you bear the risk that the application may not be approved.

5. How long does EDGE Grant approval take?

Processing time varies by activity and solution type. Some activities list an expected outcome in one week for pre-approved vendors, while others may take longer. Refer to the relevant activity page for the applicable timeline.

6. Is the EDGE Grant paid upfront?

No. The EDGE Grant is administered on a reimbursement basis. Businesses generally need to complete the approved project, pay eligible expenses in full, submit the required claim documents, and receive claim approval before disbursement.

7. Can I apply for the EDGE Grant if I previously received EDG, MRA, or PSG funding?

You may apply for EDGE for a new eligible project, subject to the current requirements. You should not seek EDGE funding for the same project or expenses that have already received grant support.

8. Does every website or e-commerce project qualify for the EDGE Grant?

No. The project must fall within a supported activity and meet its specific conditions. Review the E-Commerce – Online Shop (B2C) activity requirements or another relevant digitalisation activity before proceeding.

Final Thoughts

Applying for the EDGE Grant in Singapore starts with choosing the right activity, checking your company’s eligibility, preparing the required documents, and submitting a complete application through the Business Grants Portal.

After approval, follow the Letter of Offer, complete the project within the qualifying period, maintain accurate records, and submit your claim with the required evidence.

Because funding limits and requirements vary by activity, always confirm the latest details directly with Enterprise Singapore before committing to a project.

Ready to plan your next digital project? Contact DST Advertising to discuss your e-commerce, website development, or business automation requirements and identify the scope that best fits your business objectives.