An SME applies for EDGE, the single Enterprise Singapore grant open since 30 September 2026. Separate schemes cover AI, hiring, start-up capital, financing and tax. EDGE gives up to 70% support for SMEs within S$100,000 a year, per Enterprise Singapore as of 5 November 2026. EDG, PSG and MRA ceased on 29 September 2026. This guide maps Singapore business grants by what your business wants to do, with each scheme's rate, cap, eligibility and dates.
Accurate as of 5 November 2026. Every figure, date and rule on this page was checked against its source on that date, and the page is rechecked monthly.
EDGE replaces EDG, PSG and MRA with one grant of up to S$100,000 a year
An SME applies to EDGE for automation, digital solutions, overseas expansion and sustainability, and receives up to 70% support within a S$100,000 annual cap shared across all activities.
Enterprise Singapore lists seven named business areas: Automation & Digitalisation, Business Strategy, Financial Management, Innovation, Internationalisation, Standards and Sustainability. Support is paid on a reimbursement basis once an activity is complete and fully paid. The EDGE grant page covers the activities and application steps in depth. The two other Enterprise Singapore schemes below are not among the three that ceased.
| Scheme | What it supports | Support rate and cap | Who qualifies | Status or dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDGE | Automation and digitalisation, business strategy, financial management, innovation, internationalisation, standards, sustainability | Up to 70% for SMEs and up to 50% for non-SMEs, rates vary by activity. S$100,000 a year across all activities, of which up to S$30,000 goes to single-function digital solutions, integrated enterprise systems and selected automation | Singapore-registered business entities with at least 30% Singaporean and/or Singapore PR ownership, plus activity-specific requirements | Open from 30 September 2026. Cap resets each 1 April |
| Business Adaptation Grant (BizAdapt) | Advisory on trade agreements, legal matters and supply chains for firms hit by tariffs. Logistics and inventory reconfiguration for firms owning at least 51% of manufacturing operations | Up to 70% for SMEs and up to 50% for non-SMEs from 1 April 2026 to 6 October 2027. S$100,000 cap per enterprise | Registered and operating in Singapore with at least 30% local equity. Exports to or operates in overseas markets. Activities 2 to 4 also require tariff impact | Enhanced rates run to 6 October 2027. Retrospective applications are excluded |
| Global Innovation Alliance schemes | Overseas expansion. Enterprise Singapore describes Launch programmes for new markets and Grow pathways for scaling | Up to 70% for SMEs and up to 50% for non-SMEs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 | Eligibility is not stated on the Budget 2026 page | Enhanced support runs 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 |
Table: Enterprise Singapore schemes for businesses, with support rates, caps and end dates, as of 5 November 2026.
Source: Enterprise Singapore, November 2026
Source: Enterprise Singapore, November 2026
Source: Enterprise Singapore, November 2026
Source: Enterprise Singapore, November 2026
Source: Enterprise Singapore, November 2026
How much spend reaches the EDGE annual cap?
An SME at the top 70% rate reaches the S$100,000 cap at about S$142,857 of qualifying spend, and a non-SME at 50% reaches it at S$200,000.
Enterprise Singapore states that rates vary by activity, so the top rates give the lowest spend that exhausts the cap. Spend beyond the cap earns no further EDGE support in that year, and the cap resets on 1 April.
| Company type | Top support rate | Annual cap | Qualifying spend at the cap | Arithmetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SME | 70% | S$100,000 | S$142,857 | 100,000 ÷ 0.70 |
| Non-SME | 50% | S$100,000 | S$200,000 | 100,000 ÷ 0.50 |
Table: qualifying spend at which grant support reaches the S$100,000 annual cap, derived from Enterprise Singapore's published rates, as of 5 November 2026.
Source: Enterprise Singapore, November 2026
Does the EDGE name stand for anything?
EDGE is not an acronym, and Enterprise Singapore states that the name signals support that gives enterprises an edge over competitors.
Source: Enterprise Singapore, November 2026
Singapore's AI schemes give tax deductions, consultancy support and software funding
An SME gets a 400% tax deduction on up to S$50,000 of qualifying AI spend a year for YA2027 and YA2028, and established firms add consultancy support through Champions of AI and the Enterprise Compute Initiative.
Budget 2026 expanded PSG to AI-enabled solutions at up to 50% of eligible costs before PSG ceased on 29 September 2026. The Enterprise Singapore EDGE page and FAQ checked do not name AI-enabled solutions, so digital projects now sit under the EDGE digital solutions limit of S$30,000 within the annual cap. No verified scheme restricts support to generative AI by name.
| Scheme | What it supports | Support rate and cap | Who qualifies | Status or dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Innovation Scheme, AI deduction | Tax deduction for qualifying AI expenditure | 400% deduction on up to S$50,000 of qualifying AI expenditure a year | Sole proprietorships, partnerships, companies (including registered business trusts) and registered branches or subsidiaries of a foreign parent, with active operations in Singapore and spend incurred in the basis period | YA2027 and YA2028. No separate application |
| Champions of AI | Transformation roadmaps, priority AI projects, change management, workforce training, an in-house AI team and expert partners | No amounts stated on the Budget 2026 page | Leading Singapore-based companies. Interested companies register through a form | Announced at Budget 2026 by Enterprise Singapore and Digital Industry Singapore |
| Enterprise Compute Initiative | Cloud credits from Google Cloud, Microsoft or Amazon Web Services, plus consultancy to build a minimum viable product | 70% of actual consulting costs, capped at S$105,000 per company. Total supportable consulting cost is capped at S$150,000 | At least 10 staff in Singapore, a tech team of two or more, prior experience building a custom AI solution, accessible datasets and CEO sponsorship | S$150 million set aside at Budget 2025. The DISG page was updated 17 July 2026 and does not state whether applications are open |
Table: AI adoption schemes for Singapore businesses, with rates, caps and eligibility, as of 5 November 2026.
Source: Singapore Budget 2026, November 2026
Source: Digital Industry Singapore, November 2026
Does generative AI spending qualify for the 400% deduction?
The Budget 2026 and Finance Bill texts do not define qualifying AI expenditure, so confirm the definition with IRAS before committing spend.
The Budget statement adds AI expenditure as a qualifying activity under the Enterprise Innovation Scheme for YA2027 and YA2028, capped at S$50,000 per year of assessment. None of the primary pages read names generative AI tools, licences or subscriptions.
The 400% rate applies to the first S$50,000 only. A business with S$50,000 of qualifying AI spend in a year of assessment claims 400% × S$50,000 = S$200,000 of deductions. A business with S$80,000 of qualifying spend claims the same S$200,000, because the extra S$30,000 sits above the cap.
Source: Singapore Budget 2026, November 2026
Who qualifies for the Enterprise Compute Initiative?
A company needs at least 10 staff in Singapore, a technology team of two or more and prior experience building a custom AI solution to qualify.
The programme suits firms that already build AI, not first-time adopters. A parent entity does not enrol subsidiaries as separate participants, and gambling and betting companies are excluded. Participants commit manpower and technical resources for up to six months and deliver a minimum viable product plus change management processes.
Source: Digital Industry Singapore, November 2026
Workforce schemes fund job redesign, training credit and wages for senior workers
An SME with at least three Singapore Citizen or PR employees receives up to 70% of job redesign project costs under WDG(JR+), capped at S$150,000 per enterprise, per WSG as of March 2026.
WDG(JR+) rolled out in March 2026 and replaced PSG-JR, which offered up to 50% for SMEs capped at S$30,000. Employers apply for the SkillsFuture Workforce Development Grant family through one channel, the Business Grants Portal. The Singapore employment law guide covers the contract and statutory side of the same hires.
| Scheme | What it supports | Support rate and cap | Who qualifies | Status or dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WDG(JR+) | Workforce consultancy, capability building and workforce tech solutions | Up to 70% for SMEs and up to 50% for non-SMEs. S$150,000 per enterprise. Component limits of S$50,000, S$60,000 and S$90,000 | Registered or incorporated and operating in Singapore with at least three local employees | Rolled out March 2026. Phased rollout of the wider WDG from 2026 |
| SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (current) | Enterprise and workforce transformation programmes and courses | One-off S$10,000 credit. Up to S$7,000 for enterprise transformation. Supports up to 90% of out-of-pocket expenses | Employers already notified. No application | Expires 30 November 2026. Unused credit is forfeited |
| Redesigned SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit | Immediate offset of out-of-pocket costs for eligible workforce transformation initiatives and courses | Fresh S$10,000 credit in an online wallet | Companies with at least three resident employees (Singapore Citizens or PRs) | From 1 December 2026, administered by WSG |
| Progressive Wage Credit Scheme | Co-funding of qualifying wage increases | 30% co-funding. Qualifying wage increase rises from S$100 to S$200 from 2027 | MOM's release does not state coverage or the wage ceiling | Extended to 2028 |
| Senior Employment Credit | Wage support for older workers | Top tier of 7% for workers aged 69 and above. Other tiers are not stated in the release | Employers of senior workers. Retirement and re-employment ages rise to 64 and 69 on 1 July 2026 | Extended until December 2027 |
| CPF Transition Offset | Offsets part of the increase in employer CPF contributions | 50% of the increase in employer CPF contributions in 2027 | Not stated in the release | Extended to December 2027 |
Table: workforce and hiring schemes for Singapore employers, with rates, caps and dates, as of 5 November 2026.
Source: Enterprise Singapore, November 2026
Source: Enterprise Singapore, November 2026
MOM also raised the Local Qualifying Salary from S$1,600 to S$1,800 from 1 July 2026.
What happens to unused SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit when the current scheme expires?
Unused credit is forfeited when the current scheme expires on 30 November 2026, and final claims for supported programmes are due by the same date.
Enterprise Singapore states that the redesigned credit starts on 1 December 2026 under WSG. Programmes supported by the current credit need their final claims submitted to the agencies that run them before the expiry.
Source: Enterprise Singapore, November 2026
How does the WDG(JR+) cap compare with its component limits?
The three component limits add to S$200,000, which is S$50,000 above the S$150,000 per-enterprise cap, and the WSG factsheet does not state how they interact.
The arithmetic is S$50,000 + S$60,000 + S$90,000 = S$200,000, and S$200,000 − S$150,000 = S$50,000. Capability building has to be bundled with workforce consultancy or workforce tech solutions. At the 70% SME rate, S$150,000 of grant corresponds to about S$214,286 of project cost (150,000 ÷ 0.70). Confirm the component rules with WSG before budgeting all three components.
Startup SG Equity puts S$1 billion of public money behind deep tech start-ups
S$1 billion is set aside to top up Startup SG Equity, which Enterprise Singapore and EDB run to co-invest in early-stage deep tech start-ups and invest directly in growth-stage ones.
The scheme began in 2017 and shifted to patient capital for deep tech start-ups in 2020. The government has invested more than S$560 million and catalysed more than S$2.6 billion of private investment, per Enterprise Singapore's March 2026 release.
| Scheme | What it supports | Support rate and cap | Who qualifies | Status or dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Startup SG Equity, early-stage co-investment | Equity co-investment in early-stage deep tech start-ups | Government co-invests alongside independent, qualified third-party investors at established ratios. Ratios and amounts are not stated | Singapore-based deep tech start-ups with strong technological capabilities and differentiated or proprietary research-based IP | S$1 billion top-up announced with Budget 2026 |
| Startup SG Equity, growth-stage direct investment | Direct equity in selected growth-stage deep tech start-ups | SG Growth Capital invests alongside credible third-party investors. Amounts are not stated | Growth-stage deep tech start-ups in domains of high economic and strategic relevance to Singapore | New modality in the March 2026 release. No date stated |
| Startup SG Equity, Fund-of-Funds | Investment in selected venture capital firms that back later-stage companies | Amounts are not stated | Venture capital firms committed to Singapore-based deep tech start-ups | Expanded in the March 2026 release |
Table: Startup SG Equity investment routes for Singapore deep tech start-ups, as of 5 November 2026.
Source: Enterprise Singapore, November 2026
Source: Enterprise Singapore, November 2026
Which start-up schemes does this map leave out?
This map omits Startup SG Founder and Startup SG Tech because Enterprise Singapore's pages for them were not readable on 5 November 2026.
Older guides quote conflicting amounts for Startup SG Founder, so confirm the grant amount, matching ratio and eligibility at Enterprise Singapore before relying on any figure.
Financing and tax schemes cut loan risk and the corporate tax bill
A company receives a 50% rebate on YA2026 corporate tax up to S$40,000 and accesses Enterprise Financing Scheme facilities of up to S$50 million per borrower group from 1 April 2026.
The tax filing guide covers how a company files with IRAS.
| Scheme | What it supports | Support rate and cap | Who qualifies | Status or dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Financing Scheme | Seven loan types: green, working capital, fixed asset, venture debt, trade, project and mergers and acquisitions. The M&A loan covers domestic and overseas deals | Facilities up to S$50 million per borrower group. Enterprise Singapore shares the default risk with participating financial institutions. Risk-share percentages are not stated | Criteria are set per loan type on Enterprise Singapore's scheme pages | Enhanced from 1 April 2026 |
| Corporate Income Tax Rebate and Cash Grant | 50% rebate of corporate tax payable | S$40,000 maximum benefit per company. Minimum benefit S$2,000 | Active companies that employed at least one local employee in calendar year 2025 receive the minimum cash grant | YA2026. Clause 31 of the Finance (Income Taxes) Bill |
| Double Tax Deduction for Internationalisation | Qualifying internationalisation activities | Cap raised to S$400,000. The rate is not stated on the Enterprise Singapore page | Not stated on the Enterprise Singapore page | More qualifying activities eligible from YA2027 |
Table: financing and tax schemes for Singapore companies, with rates, caps and dates, as of 5 November 2026.
Source: Enterprise Singapore, November 2026
Source: Enterprise Singapore, November 2026
How large is the corporate tax rebate?
A company with S$80,000 or more of tax payable receives the full S$40,000 rebate, because 50% of S$80,000 equals S$40,000.
The rebate was raised from 40% to 50% and the cap from S$30,000 to S$40,000 for YA2026, with the minimum benefit raised from S$1,500 to S$2,000.
| Tax payable | 50% of tax payable | Cap | Cap reached | Rebate received |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S$20,000 | S$10,000 | S$40,000 | No | S$10,000 |
| S$60,000 | S$30,000 | S$40,000 | No | S$30,000 |
| S$80,000 | S$40,000 | S$40,000 | Exactly | S$40,000 |
| S$120,000 | S$60,000 | S$40,000 | Yes | S$40,000 |
Table: worked examples of the YA2026 corporate income tax rebate at 50% with a S$40,000 cap, derived from published rates, as of 5 November 2026.
Sustainability schemes fund energy-saving equipment and green loans
An SME receives up to 70% support for pre-approved energy-efficient equipment under the Energy Efficiency Grant base tier, capped at S$30,000 per company, and the base tier runs to 31 March 2028. Enterprise Singapore's grant page states that the base tier is open to all sectors, and that the advanced tier for selected sectors runs until 31 March 2027 with a S$350,000 cap across both tiers. The two end dates found in earlier sources belong to different tiers.
| Scheme | What it supports | Support rate and cap | Who qualifies | Status or dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Efficiency Grant | Energy-efficient equipment. Base tier expanded to all sectors | Base tier: up to 70% for SMEs and 30% for non-SMEs, capped at S$30,000 per company. Advanced tier: up to S$350,000 across both tiers | Registered in Singapore with at least 30% local shareholding; advanced tier for selected sectors | Base tier to 31 March 2028; advanced tier to 31 March 2027 |
| Enterprise Financing Scheme, Green | Loans for enterprises that develop or adopt green solutions | Within the Enterprise Financing Scheme limit of S$50 million per borrower group | Criteria are set on Enterprise Singapore's scheme page | Extended until 31 March 2031 |
| EDGE, Sustainability business area | Sustainability activities | Up to 70% for SMEs and up to 50% for non-SMEs, rates vary by activity. Shared S$100,000 annual cap | At least 30% Singaporean and/or Singapore PR ownership | Open from 30 September 2026 |
Table: sustainability and energy schemes for Singapore businesses, with rates and end dates, as of 5 November 2026.
Source: Enterprise Singapore, November 2026
Source: Enterprise Singapore, November 2026
Cut-off dates decide which grant to claim first
The first cut-off is 30 November 2026, when the current SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit expires, and the last is 31 March 2031, when the green financing extension ends.
| Date | Scheme | Agency | What happens | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 November 2026 | SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (current) | Enterprise Singapore | Credit expires and unused credit is forfeited. Final claims are due | Submit final claims for supported programmes |
| 1 December 2026 | Redesigned SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit | WSG and Enterprise Singapore | Starts under WSG | Check WSG's website for programme details |
| 1 April 2027 | EDGE | Enterprise Singapore | Annual S$100,000 cap resets | Plan the next year's activities |
| YA2027 and YA2028 | Enterprise Innovation Scheme, AI deduction | MOF | 400% deduction on up to S$50,000 of qualifying AI spend a year | Keep records of AI spend in each basis period |
| 6 October 2027 | Business Adaptation Grant | Enterprise Singapore | Enhanced support ends | Apply before the project starts |
| December 2027 | Senior Employment Credit and CPF Transition Offset | MOM | Both extensions end | Plan senior hiring and CPF costs against the end date |
| 31 March 2028 | Energy Efficiency Grant, base tier | Enterprise Singapore | Base tier ends | Apply before this date |
| 31 March 2029 | Global Innovation Alliance schemes | Enterprise Singapore | Enhanced support ends | Time overseas projects inside the window |
| 31 March 2031 | Enterprise Financing Scheme, Green | Enterprise Singapore | Extension ends | Time green loan drawdowns inside the window |
Table: dated cut-offs across the schemes in this guide, in date order, as of 5 November 2026.
Source: Enterprise Singapore, November 2026
Source: Enterprise Singapore, November 2026
Source: Singapore Budget 2026, November 2026
PSG, EDG and MRA folded into EDGE, and projects approved earlier continue
Applications to PSG, EDG and MRA ceased in September 2026, applications filed before then keep their old rules, and running projects continue to claim as before.
Enterprise Singapore's EDGE page states that EDG, MRA and PSG ceased on 29 September 2026, and its FAQ states that no new application is accepted after 30 September 2026. The job redesign part of PSG moved to WSG as WDG(JR+) in March 2026.
| Your situation | Scheme affected | What Enterprise Singapore states | Where support sits now | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied before the cut-off | EDG, MRA, PSG | Applications are assessed under the existing scheme requirements | The original scheme | Before 30 September 2026 |
| Project already approved | EDG, MRA, PSG | Ongoing projects are not affected and continue to claim disbursement | The original scheme | Ongoing |
| Need new support | EDG, MRA, PSG | No new applications to the three schemes | EDGE | From 30 September 2026 |
| Received EDG, MRA or PSG earlier | EDG, MRA, PSG | Earlier applicants and recipients are able to apply for EDGE | EDGE | From 30 September 2026 |
| Job redesign project | PSG | PSG-JR is replaced | WDG(JR+) through WSG | March 2026 |
| SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit programme | SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit | Final claims are due and EDGE is not supportable under the credit | Current credit, then redesigned credit | 30 November 2026 |
Table: what happened to each type of PSG, EDG and MRA application, as of 5 November 2026.
Source: Enterprise Singapore, November 2026
Source: Enterprise Singapore, November 2026
A four-point eligibility check narrows the list before any application
Check ownership, company size, spend timing and dates in that order, then match your goal to the scheme in the decision table.
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Which ownership and size rules apply?
EDGE and BizAdapt require at least 30% Singaporean or PR ownership, WDG(JR+) requires at least three local employees, and the Enterprise Compute Initiative requires at least 10 staff in Singapore.
Check the ownership rule against the ultimate individual owners, because BizAdapt tests local equity held directly or indirectly by Singaporeans and PRs. Check the SME or non-SME label too, because the support rate differs between the two.
Source: Enterprise Singapore, November 2026
Source: Enterprise Singapore, November 2026
Where do you apply, and when?
Employers apply for WDG(JR+) and BizAdapt through the Business Grants Portal, and BizAdapt excludes any project started, paid for or contracted before submission.
BizAdapt applications are filed with Corppass no more than six months before the project start date, so apply before committing to a vendor. EDGE pays by reimbursement after the activity is complete and fully paid, so budget the full cash cost first. Enterprise Singapore's EDGE page does not state application steps, so read it for the current route.
Source: Enterprise Singapore, November 2026
Which scheme matches your goal?
Buying software points to EDGE, AI spend points to the tax deduction, hiring points to WSG and MOM schemes, and borrowing points to the Enterprise Financing Scheme.
| Goal | Start with | Agency | Check first | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buy software or automate | EDGE, Automation & Digitalisation | Enterprise Singapore | At least 30% Singaporean or PR ownership. Digital solutions limit of S$30,000 | Annual cap resets 1 April |
| Claim tax relief on AI tools | Enterprise Innovation Scheme AI deduction | MOF | Active operations in Singapore. IRAS definition of qualifying AI expenditure | YA2027 and YA2028 |
| Build an AI team or roadmap | Enterprise Compute Initiative or Champions of AI | Digital Industry Singapore and Enterprise Singapore | At least 10 staff and a tech team of two or more for the Initiative | DISG page, updated 17 July 2026 |
| Redesign jobs | WDG(JR+) | WSG | At least three local employees | Rolled out March 2026 |
| Train staff | Redesigned SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit | WSG | At least three resident employees | Starts 1 December 2026 |
| Hire or retain senior workers | Senior Employment Credit | MOM | Worker age tiers. Top tier at age 69 and above | December 2027 |
| Absorb higher employer CPF contributions | CPF Transition Offset | MOM | Coverage is not stated in the MOM release | December 2027 |
| Expand overseas | EDGE Internationalisation or Global Innovation Alliance schemes | Enterprise Singapore | Ownership rule. SME or non-SME rate | 31 March 2029 for the Alliance schemes |
| Absorb tariff impact | Business Adaptation Grant | Enterprise Singapore | Tariff impact and overseas operations | 6 October 2027 |
| Borrow for growth | Enterprise Financing Scheme | Enterprise Singapore | Loan type and participating financial institution | From 1 April 2026 |
| Lower the tax bill | Corporate Income Tax Rebate | MOF | Active company with a local employee in 2025 | YA2026 |
| Cut energy costs | Energy Efficiency Grant | MTI and Enterprise Singapore | Equipment type and scheme end date | Base tier to 31 March 2028 |
| Raise equity for deep tech | Startup SG Equity | Enterprise Singapore and EDB | Research-based IP and deep tech field | S$1 billion top-up, no date stated |
Table: decision guide matching a business goal to the scheme, the first eligibility check and the cut-off, as of 5 November 2026.
Source: Enterprise Singapore, November 2026
Source: Digital Industry Singapore, November 2026
General guidance as of 5 November 2026, not legal advice.