Enterprise Development Grant

Who qualifies

• Must be registered in Singapore.
• Projects must be new, have not commenced, and are not generating any revenue at the point of grant application.
• Applications are assessed based on project scope, project outcomes and competency of the service provider.
• Company must be financially ready to start and complete the project; commonly used financial indicators, such as the current ratio, will be used for assessment.
• Grant applications are assessed on Group Revenue and Group Employment Size to determine the SME/non-SME support rate.
• Since 1 April 2020, applicants must commit to worker outcomes (wage increment, job creation, job redesign, or training) as a qualifying requirement (Budget 2019).
• Third-party consultant/vendor engaged must have no relationship, connection, association, or dealings with the applicant, its related companies, or their directors and common shareholders.
• Minimum local shareholding (%): 30.

What it funds

• Core capabilities — strategy, HR, finance, branding, processes
• R&D, product development, prototyping, IP
• Market entry, overseas marketing, trade fairs, internationalisation

Costs covered: Third-party consultant or professional service fees; Software licences and SaaS; Hardware, machinery, IT equipment; Internal staff salary attributable to the project.

Maximum support: up to 50%.

Up to 50% of eligible costs for local SMEs, up to 30% for non-SMEs; sustainability-related projects can be supported at up to 70%.

Payment: Paid after the company incurs the cost and files a claim.

How to apply

Apply directly on the Business Grants Portal (BGP) with Corppass after selecting the project category and preparing the project proposal and supporting documents.

1. Identify the project category to apply for.
2. Select a suitable consultant or vendor; EDG has no pre-approved vendors, and management consultants must have SAC-accredited TR 43 or SS 680 certification where applicable.
3. Sign in to BGP with Corppass and submit the application directly; third-party companies cannot apply or manage the grant for the applicant.
4. Prepare and submit the project proposal and relevant supporting documents.

Before applying

• The project must be new, not commenced, and not generating revenue at the point of application.
• The applicant must not have started work, made payment to a third party, or signed a third-party contract before the application date.

Documents

• Latest ACRA search or instant information — Dated no earlier than 6 months from the project application date; if there are corporate shareholders, provide the information for the corporate parents as well.
• Audited financial statements or certified management accounts for the last Financial Year (FY)
• Consolidated financial statements for the last FY of your ultimate parent company (if applicable) — If applicable.
• Project proposal — Use the relevant official project proposal template where applicable.
• Relevant proof of quotation for the cost of your project items — EnterpriseSG may seek clarification on vendor choice or an alternative quotation source.
• Quotation of hardware and software costs by number of units and unit cost (if applicable) — If applicable.
• Employment or Appointment letters of staff (if applicable) — If applicable; if staff is not identified, provide the job description and designation.
• Consultancy proposal details with fee breakdown by phases, description of activity and man-days required (if applicable) — For consultancy costs.
• Consultants’ proposal detailing the scope of work, man-day rate breakdown of the service, CVs and scanned copies of the Singapore Accreditation Council-accredited TR 43 or SS 680 certification(s) of each individual consultant (if applicable) — Where management consultants are engaged.
• Projected figures to provide — Company revenue, staff remuneration, depreciation, net operating profit before tax for three years post-project (inclusive of the year of project completion), and impact on Singaporean or PR workers through increased wages, job creation, job redesign or training.

Processing time: 8–12 weeks

Claiming support

After project deliverables are achieved, update disbursement details, prepare the claim documents, log in to BGP, choose File a New Claim, upload the project report and supporting documents, select an auditor where required, and submit the claim. Work with EnterpriseSG officers and the appointed auditor to complete the claim process within 3 months of commencing submission.

No later than six months from the end of the project qualifying period.

Contact: https://go.gov.sg/askenterprisesg

Application window: Existing EDG applications remain accessible until EDGE launches.

Closes: 2026-09-29