Is this actionable now?

rolling. Applications are accepted continuously through Singapore's Business Grants Portal; no fixed cutoff is published.

Singapore-registered operating business with at least 30% local equity, financial capacity to complete a new project, and a qualifying capability, innovation/productivity or market-access scope.

What burden and restrictions apply?

Reimbursement follows approved deliverables; claims are due within six months and may require an auditor, site visit or presentation. Eligible third-party consultancy, software/equipment and internal-manpower costs only; project must not have commenced or generated pilot revenue before application.

Enterprise Development Grant (EDG)

SMEs receive up to 50% of eligible costs, or up to 70% for sustainability-related projects; non-SMEs generally up to 30%. No universal project cap · Enterprise Singapore (Government of Singapore) · rolling applications

Grant supporting Singapore companies to upgrade, innovate and expand overseas, funding a portion of qualifying project costs across Core Capabilities, Innovation & Productivity, and Market Access pillars. Current lifecycle: rolling. Real economics: SMEs receive up to 50% of eligible costs, or up to 70% for sustainability-related projects; non-SMEs generally up to 30%. No universal project cap.

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Key facts

Funder	Enterprise Singapore (Government of Singapore)
Amount	SMEs receive up to 50% of eligible costs, or up to 70% for sustainability-related projects; non-SMEs generally up to 30%. No universal project cap
Deadline	Rolling — apply anytime
Decision time	Enterprise Singapore states applications generally take 8–12 weeks.
Eligibility	Singapore-registered operating business with at least 30% local equity, financial capacity to complete a new project, and a qualifying capability, innovation/productivity or market-access scope.
Restrictions	Reimbursement follows approved deliverables; claims are due within six months and may require an auditor, site visit or presentation. Eligible third-party consultancy, software/equipment and internal-manpower costs only; project must not have commenced or generated pilot revenue before application.
Status	rolling

Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.

Application process

Scope a new project before signing suppliers
Prepare proposal and quotations
Apply with Corppass through the Business Grants Portal
Complete 8–12 week assessment
Deliver milestones and claim reimbursement

Background

Enterprise Singapore (Government of Singapore) operates Enterprise Development Grant (EDG). This pass separates direct cash, repayable finance, credits, incentives and umbrella programs so later ranking does not compare unlike instruments. The program covers core capability, innovation/productivity and overseas market-access projects.

How the application really works

Scope a new project before signing suppliers → Prepare proposal and quotations → Apply with Corppass through the Business Grants Portal → Complete 8–12 week assessment → Deliver milestones and claim reimbursement

Tips

Show direct fit with core capabilities.
Show direct fit with innovation and productivity.
Show direct fit with market access.
Show direct fit with sustainability.

Watch out for

Current lifecycle is rolling.
Reimbursement follows approved deliverables; claims are due within six months and may require an auditor, site visit or presentation.
Eligible third-party consultancy, software/equipment and internal-manpower costs only; project must not have commenced or generated pilot revenue before application.

Track record

The program covers core capability, innovation/productivity and overseas market-access projects.

No application or approval rate is published.

Frequently asked questions

Is this actionable now?: rolling. Applications are accepted continuously through Singapore's Business Grants Portal; no fixed cutoff is published.
What is the real economic value?: SMEs receive up to 50% of eligible costs, or up to 70% for sustainability-related projects; non-SMEs generally up to 30%. No universal project cap
Who is eligible?: Singapore-registered operating business with at least 30% local equity, financial capacity to complete a new project, and a qualifying capability, innovation/productivity or market-access scope.
How does selection work?: Scope a new project before signing suppliers; Prepare proposal and quotations; Apply with Corppass through the Business Grants Portal; Complete 8–12 week assessment; Deliver milestones and claim reimbursement. Enterprise Singapore states applications generally take 8–12 weeks.
What burden and restrictions apply?: Reimbursement follows approved deliverables; claims are due within six months and may require an auditor, site visit or presentation. Eligible third-party consultancy, software/equipment and internal-manpower costs only; project must not have commenced or generated pilot revenue before application.
What evidence exists?: The program covers core capability, innovation/productivity and overseas market-access projects. No application or approval rate is published.

Sources

www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/financial-support/enterprise-development-grant — Official rates, eligibility, cost categories and application process (checked 2026-08-10)
www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/resources/all-faqs/enterprise-development-grant — Official rate and operational FAQ (checked 2026-08-10)