EDG, PSG and MRA were three familiar Singapore SME grants for capability, productivity and overseas growth. Since 30 September 2026, new projects in these areas use EDGE activities. Existing awards continue under their original terms.
1. Build the business capability
A project can help clarify business strategy, strengthen financial management or develop a new product or process. Begin with the constraint and the specific change required.
The old EDG label remains familiar in searches, but a new application should use the current EDGE activity. Review the current scope and deliverables before commissioning a proposal.
2. Improve everyday productivity
Digital systems and automation should improve how work gets done. Compare solutions using your actual workflows, data and user needs. Check setup costs and ongoing fees as well as the supported package.
The former PSG route now sits within relevant EDGE activities. Digital solution pre-approval does not guarantee your company’s grant award.
3. Develop an overseas market
Overseas promotion, partner identification and market setup serve different commercial milestones. Choose the market and activity before allocating the budget.
New internationalisation projects use EDGE. Legacy MRA terms remain relevant to existing projects, including their approved deliverables and claims.
Look at the full support mix
A grant is not the answer to every business need. Cash-flow financing, training support and tax deductions serve different purposes. A loan still needs repayment, and a tax deduction is not an upfront grant payment.
When the fit is unclear, a conversation with an SME Centre can help organise priorities and identify relevant support.
Read the detailed guide to the three familiar grant purposes →