In today’s competitive landscape, Singapore companies that thrive are those with strong business foundations, innovative strategies, and a growing overseas presence. For businesses seeking financial assistance, the Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) provides a powerful solution among the various SME grants available in Singapore.
{ What is EDG? }
The Enterprise Development Grant is administered by Enterprise Singapore. It supports projects that strengthen business foundations, drive innovation and productivity, or open new markets overseas. EDG funds qualifying costs — third-party consultancy fees, software and equipment, and internal manpower costs related to the project.
Local SMEs can receive up to 50% support on eligible costs. Sustainability-related projects under the Enterprise Sustainability Programme are supported up to 70%.
Important: EnterpriseSG has announced that a new grant, EDGE, will launch in the second half of 2026. Existing grants including EDG remain accessible until launch.
{ Eligibility }
{ What EDG Supports }
EDG funds projects under three categories. Below is a summary. The full scope is published on the EnterpriseSG website.
Strengthen your business foundations with support for projects such as:
Transform internal operations and processes with:
Scale and expand your business internationally through:
{ The Comparison }
A quick comparison to help you understand where EDG fits among Singapore’s key business support schemes.
EDG
Cash reimbursement grant
MRA Grant
Cash reimbursement grant
DTDi
Tax deduction incentive
EDG
Business upgrading, innovation and growth
MRA Grant
First-time overseas market entry
DTDi
Internationalisation expense deduction
EDG
Up to 50% of qualifying project costs
MRA Grant
Up to 70% of eligible costs, capped per new market
DTDi
200% tax deduction on qualifying expenses
EDG
Enterprise Singapore
MRA Grant
Enterprise Singapore
DTDi
IRAS (with EnterpriseSG)
EDG
After project completion and claims approval
MRA Grant
After project completion and claims approval
DTDi
When filing corporate income tax
{ How Creativeans Support }
Creativeans is recognised by Enterprise Singapore as a Registered Management Consultant. For EDG-funded management consultancy work, EnterpriseSG requires consultants to hold Singapore Accreditation Council TR 43 or SS 680 certification (Registered Management Consultant, Practising Management Consultant, or Singapore Certified Management Consultant). We hold Registered Management Consultant certification.
Scoping the project against EDG criteria before application and submission planning
Developing the project proposal using EnterpriseSG’s approved templates
Preparing the proposal with fee breakdown, deliverables, and consultant CVs
Delivering the scoped consultancy work after the Letter of Offer has been accepted
Supporting required documentation for claims submission and audit processes
Confirm which of the three EDG categories your project falls under and ensure the project has not commenced.
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For management consultancy components, engage consultants accredited under TR 43 or SS 680.
02
Gather the required company, financial, project and quotation documents.
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Apply through BGP using your company’s Corppass account.
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If approved, accept the offer and complete the project within the qualifying period.
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Submit project reports, cost documents and claims for audit and verification.
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Approved claims are paid via PayNow Corporate or GIRO.
07{ frequently asked questions }
Quick answers to common EDG questions before you start your grant-supported project.
Market Readiness Assistance Grant
For first-time overseas market entry. Defrays the cost of overseas promotion, business development, and market set-up. Up to 70% support for SMEs (enhanced rate from 1 April 2026), capped at S$100,000 per company per new market.
Double Tax Deduction for Internationalisation
A tax incentive, not a grant. Lets eligible Singapore companies deduct 200% of qualifying expenses incurred for internationalisation activities, against taxable income. Administered by IRAS and EnterpriseSG.
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