ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT GRANT (EDG) - UP TO 50% FUNDING SUPPORT TO TRANSFORM YOUR BRAND
Today and into the future, companies that thrive are the ones that have strong business foundations and strategies, adopt technology and innovative business processes, and grow their overseas presence.
The Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) is a strategic funding initiative by Enterprise Singapore that helps local businesses innovate, transform, and grow. Whether you are looking to strengthen core capabilities, enhance productivity through automation, or expand overseas, the EDG provides financial support of up to 50% for eligible projects. This grant is designed to empower Singapore SMEs to stay competitive in a global marketplace by supporting their business transformation efforts.
From 1 April 2023, SMEs can receive up to 50% support for EDG (sustainability-related projects may be supported at up to 70% from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2026).
Why Choose Creativeans as Your EDG Consultant
As an award-winning brand consultancy and Enterprise Singapore-certified Registered Management Consultant (RMC), Creativeans provides comprehensive EDG support. We have successfully guided companies in diverse industries through the EDG process, ensuring strong proposal development, grant compliance, and project execution.
We help you:
- 1Craft compelling project proposals
- 2Ensure compliance with EDG guidelines
- 3Liaise with ESG and appointed auditors
- 4Maximize your funding potential
Three Pillars of EDG Support
The EDG funds projects under three core categories, each designed to address a specific aspect of business development.
1. Core Capabilities
Strengthen your business foundations with support for projects such as:
Strategic Brand and Marketing Development Business Strategy Development Financial Management Human Capital Development Service Excellence
2. Innovation & Productivity
Transform internal operations and processes with:
Process Redesign and Optimization Automation and Digitization Product Development Job Redesign Resource Efficiency3. Market Access
Scale and expand your business internationally through:
Overseas Market Expansion Planning In-market Business Development Participation in International Trade Fairs Market Feasibility StudiesFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We are Registered Management Consultants (RMC), an Enterprise Singapore-recognised certification programme for management consultants aligned to SS 680:2021 Specification for Management Consultants. With effect from 1 January 2017, SMEs seeking EDG support for consultancy-related costs under their capability upgrading projects will have to engage certified management consultants who possess Enterprise Singapore-recognised certification.
Our lead consultants Kimming Yap and Yulia Saksen are registered management consultants (RMC) and recognised industry leaders.
- 1We have over a decade of track record working with SMEs to apply for government grants.
- 2Our team will support you in the grant application process and provide reliable advice.
DOUBLE TAX DEDUCTION FOR PACKAGING DESIGN
Administrated by IRAS, companies planning to expand overseas can benefit from the DTDi tax deduction scheme with a 200% tax deduction on eligible expenses for international market expansion and investment development activities. DTDi supports activities across key stages of a company’s overseas growth journey.
Creativeans supports Singapore companies in packaging design for overseas markets and prepares you to embark on your brand internationalisation journey.
WITH THE OUTLINED REQUIREMENTS AND CHALLENGES, CREATIVEANS INTENDS TO EMBARK ON THE FOLLOWING:
- 1To promote the company’s new products and services to new target market(s)
- 2To promote the company’s new products and services to existing customers
- 3To promote the company’s existing products and services to existing markets so as to increase market share
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Qualifying costs for the Design of Packaging for Overseas Markets include:
- 1Third-Party Consultancy Fees (e.g., fees paid to marketing firms, consulting firms, design firms)
- 2Cost for producing prototype of the packaging*
*Please note that only the cost of engaging a third-party consultant qualifies for DTDi. Printing costs of the packaging does not qualify for DTDi.
We are Registered Management Consultants (RMC), an Enterprise Singapore-recognised certification programme for management consultants aligned to SS 680:2021 Specification for Management Consultants. With effect from 1 January 2017, SMEs seeking EDG support for consultancy-related costs under their capability upgrading projects will have to engage certified management consultants who possess Enterprise Singapore-recognised certification.
Our lead consultants Kimming Yap and Yulia Saksen are registered management consultants (RMC) and recognised industry leaders.
- 1We have over a decade of track record working with SMEs to apply for government grants.
- 2Our team will support you in the grant application process and provide reliable advice.
UP TO $20K PER NEW MARKET FOR OVERSEAS MARKETING AND PR ACTIVTIES
The Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) grant administrated by Enterprise Singapore helps companies expand into new markets overseas by defraying the costs of overseas market promotion, business development and set-up.
Creativeans supports Singapore companies in their overseas marketing and PR activities.
The enhanced MRA grant cap of up to S$100,000 will be extended until 31 March 2025.
SINGAPORE COMPANIES CAN TAP ON THE MRA GRANT WITH CREATIVEANS FOR THEIR OVERSEAS MARKET PROMOTION. WE HELP TO COVER ACTIVITIES INCLUDING:
- 1PR Development
- 2Content Distribution
- 3Media Clipping and Monitoring
- 4Onsite Photography and Videography
- 5Onsite Media Management
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
To be eligible, businesses must:
- 1Be registered and operating in Singapore
- 2Have at least 30% local equity held directly or indirectly by Singapore(s) and/or Singapore PR(s), determined by the ultimate individual ownership
- 3New to target overseas market
- 4Company has a Group Annual Sales Turnover not exceeding S$100 million OR a Group employment size not exceeding 200 employees
We are Registered Management Consultants (RMC), an Enterprise Singapore-recognised certification programme for management consultants aligned to SS 680:2021 Specification for Management Consultants. With effect from 1 January 2017, SMEs seeking EDG support for consultancy-related costs under their capability upgrading projects will have to engage certified management consultants who possess Enterprise Singapore-recognised certification.
Our lead consultants Kimming Yap and Yulia Saksen are registered management consultants (RMC) and recognised industry leaders.
- 1We have over a decade of track record working with SMEs to apply for government grants.
- 2Our team will support you in the grant application process and provide reliable advice.
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clients say
Professional and attractive image
Since the rebranding by Creativeans, the result was a brand that had increased perceived value, a professional and attractive image, and a strong sense of consistency and integrity.
Tan Je Wee, Executive
VOREL
An insightful and pleasant experience
Creativeans has been very professional throughout the entire rebranding process and we have learnt about our own company from them. It has been an insightful and pleasant experience working with them.
Phillip Ong, CEO
SP Manufacturing
Establishing Singapore as an emerging creative hotbed
Creativeans is moving closer toward its goal of establishing Singapore as an emerging creative hotbed, encouraging exchanges between international consumers and Singaporeans designers.
Surface Asia Magazine
Gladly continue partnering with them
In engaging Creativeans, I found their service prompt and reliable. The output was consistent with our expectations. It was a pleasure working with Creativeans and I would gladly continue partnering them.
Roy Tang, Director
4R Group
One of the most creative and professional design and brand consultants
Creativeans is one of the most creative and professional design and brand consultants I have worked with. Their work is smart, thoughtful and absolutely beautiful!
Judy Tham, Founder
One Elephant
Like the revamped look
Thanks so much for your patience & insights… we like the revamped look and can’t wait to get the namecards. 🙂
Nicole Chiang, Director
Diversity Capital Holdings
We were very satisfied
We were very satisfied with the amount of data collected, and with their analysis and recommendations, we identified how to create a unique brand position for our company.
Jake Tan, Executive Director
Admira
An attentive service you perhaps wouldn’t find with a larger company
It was always important to us to work with a local Singaporean company & Creativeans combines international design expertise with regional knowledge & affordability.
Allard Nooy, CEO
InfraCo Asia
Increased in both sales and enquires
Since the implementation of our new brand, we have seen increased sales & enquiries for our products & services. We are very satisfied with Creativeans’s professionalism.
Lionel Peh,
Regional Operations Manager
Instaprotection
Satisfied with their patience & dexterity
We were very satisfied with their patience & dexterity to come up with a not less than perfect designs, leading to a now brand identity that exceeds the company’s goals and expectations.
Natalie Lim, Marketing VP
Blue Aqua International
Excellent post-project service and assistance
We are impressed with Creativeans systematic approach towards identifying the gaps in our brand image, the active listening to our branding needs and the creative energy that was poured into crafting your designs.
James Yin, Marketing Manager
ParexGroup
Always open to our feedback
Working with Creativeans has been a fruitful journey for us. They are always open to our feedback & gave us their insights that allow us to have an alignment in our visions.
Mr Ling, CEO
Four Star Industries
Actionable tools that [we] can implement easily
We were very satisfied with Kimming and his team at Creativeans and are confident of their expertise to help Tidy become the leading brand in the disposal and recycling industry.
Vincent Wang, Director
Tidy Maintenance & Engineering
Happy that our referrals have increased
We have seen increased brand awareness & now have a strong differentiation factor from others. We are happy now that our referrals have increased & we have attracted more corporate partners coming to support our programmes.
Go Katheleen, Senior Manager
Filos
Always open to our feedback
Working with Creativeans has been a fruitful journey for us. They are always open to our feedback & gave us their insights that allow us to have an alignment in our visions.
Mr Ling, CEO
Four Star Industries
Actionable tools that [we] can implement easily
We were very satisfied with Kimming and his team at Creativeans and are confident of their expertise to help Tidy become the leading brand in the disposal and recycling industry.
Vincent Wang, Director
Tidy Maintenance & Engineering
Professional and attractive image
Since the rebranding by Creativeans, the result was a brand that had increased perceived value, a professional and attractive image, and a strong sense of consistency and integrity.
Tan Je Wee, Executive
VOREL
An insightful and pleasant experience
Creativeans has been very professional throughout the entire rebranding process and we have learnt about our own company from them. It has been an insightful and pleasant experience working with them.
Phillip Ong, CEO
SP Manufacturing
Establishing Singapore as an emerging creative hotbed
Creativeans is moving closer toward its goal of establishing Singapore as an emerging creative hotbed, encouraging exchanges between international consumers and Singaporeans designers.
Surface Asia Magazine
Gladly continue partnering with them
In engaging Creativeans, I found their service prompt and reliable. The output was consistent with our expectations. It was a pleasure working with Creativeans and I would gladly continue partnering them.
Roy Tang, Director
4R Group
One of the most creative and professional design and brand consultants
Creativeans is one of the most creative and professional design and brand consultants I have worked with. Their work is smart, thoughtful and absolutely beautiful!
Judy Tham, Founder
One Elephant
Like the revamped look
Thanks so much for your patience & insights… we like the revamped look and can’t wait to get the namecards. 🙂
Nicole Chiang, Director
Diversity Capital Holdings
We were very satisfied
We were very satisfied with the amount of data collected, and with their analysis and recommendations, we identified how to create a unique brand position for our company.
Jake Tan, Executive Director
Admira
An attentive service you perhaps wouldn’t find with a larger company
It was always important to us to work with a local Singaporean company & Creativeans combines international design expertise with regional knowledge & affordability.
Allard Nooy, CEO
InfraCo Asia
Increased in both sales and enquires
Since the implementation of our new brand, we have seen increased sales & enquiries for our products & services. We are very satisfied with Creativeans’s professionalism.
Lionel Peh,
Regional Operations Manager
Instaprotection
Satisfied with their patience & dexterity
We were very satisfied with their patience & dexterity to come up with a not less than perfect designs, leading to a now brand identity that exceeds the company’s goals and expectations.
Natalie Lim, Marketing VP
Blue Aqua International
Excellent post-project service and assistance
We are impressed with Creativeans systematic approach towards identifying the gaps in our brand image, the active listening to our branding needs and the creative energy that was poured into crafting your designs.
James Yin, Marketing Manager
ParexGroup
Always open to our feedback
Working with Creativeans has been a fruitful journey for us. They are always open to our feedback & gave us their insights that allow us to have an alignment in our visions.
Mr Ling, CEO
Four Star Industries
Actionable tools that [we] can implement easily
We were very satisfied with Kimming and his team at Creativeans and are confident of their expertise to help Tidy become the leading brand in the disposal and recycling industry.
Vincent Wang, Director
Tidy Maintenance & Engineering
Happy that our referrals have increased
We have seen increased brand awareness & now have a strong differentiation factor from others. We are happy now that our referrals have increased & we have attracted more corporate partners coming to support our programmes.
Go Katheleen, Senior Manager
Filos
Always open to our feedback
Working with Creativeans has been a fruitful journey for us. They are always open to our feedback & gave us their insights that allow us to have an alignment in our visions.
Mr Ling, CEO
Four Star Industries
Actionable tools that [we] can implement easily
We were very satisfied with Kimming and his team at Creativeans and are confident of their expertise to help Tidy become the leading brand in the disposal and recycling industry.
Vincent Wang, Director
Tidy Maintenance & Engineering
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