PSG Has Closed: How the EDGE Grant Works for Small Businesses in Singapore (2026)

October 29, 2026 · 8 min read · by Furoki

For years, the usual answer to "Is there a grant for this software?" was the Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG). That answer changed on 29 September 2026. If you run a salon, a tuition centre or a studio in Singapore and you're thinking about new software this year, this guide explains what replaced PSG, how the money works, and the rules that most often catch small businesses out.

This is a plain-English summary of Enterprise Singapore's published rules as of 29 October 2026, not grant advice. Rules and caps can change, so always check the activity page on Enterprise Singapore's site or BizSG before you commit.

What changed on 29 September 2026

Enterprise Singapore merged three grants into one. In its own words, "EDGE streamlines EDG, MRA and PSG into a single grant", covering more than 150 activities across eight business areas, from automation and digitalisation to internationalisation and sustainability.

• New applications: EDG, MRA and PSG ceased on 29 September 2026. From 30 September 2026, new applications go through EDGE.
• Old applications: anything submitted under PSG, EDG or MRA before 30 September is still assessed under the old rules, and approved projects carry on until claims are paid.
• SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC): if an older project uses SFEC, final claims are due by 30 November 2026. EDGE isn't supportable under SFEC.
• Discovery: the new BizSG portal, also launched on 30 September, has a grant recommender where you describe your business in plain language and it suggests support.

If you already received PSG for a solution, you can still apply for EDGE, but only for new projects. Enterprise Singapore says businesses shouldn't seek EDGE support for a project that was already funded under the old schemes.

The numbers that matter for a small service business

Item	What Enterprise Singapore says
Annual cap, all activities	S$100,000 per company per year (1 April to 31 March)
Digital solutions sub-cap	Up to S$30,000 of that on single-function digital solutions, integrated enterprise systems and pre-scoped equipment
Support level, SMEs	Up to 50% for most activities; up to 70% for internationalisation and sustainability
Support level, non-SMEs	Up to 30% for most activities; up to 50% for internationalisation and sustainability
Who counts as an SME	Group annual sales of no more than S$100 million, or group employment of no more than 200
Ownership	Registered in Singapore with at least 30% Singaporean or PR ownership
How it's paid	Reimbursement, after the project is completed and fully paid

Where software for customers and bookings fits

Most front-of-house software for a salon or tuition centre falls under Automation & Digitalisation → Single-function Digital Solutions, which Enterprise Singapore describes as "pre-approved digital solutions designed for specific functions". You browse the vendors and packages on IMDA's SMEs Go Digital platform, not on a vendor's own website.

One example worth knowing is the activity called Automated Order Management, which the activity page describes as "automate customer engagements through AI-powered digital assistants". Its published terms (as of 29 October 2026):

• Cost of the activity capped at S$30,000, with up to 50% support for SMEs (so up to S$15,000) and up to 30% for non-SMEs.
• Supported costs are software costs, capped at 12 months. GST and maintenance aren't supported.
• Application outcome in about a week, and the project has to be completed within 18 months of approval.
• The business must not be home-based, and must not have applied for grant support for the same solution before.
• Documents: the vendor quotation and a projection of expected cost savings for one year after the project.

Two things follow from this. First, "AI assistant" software is fundable, but only through a pre-approved package from a pre-approved vendor. Second, the home-based rule matters for this audience: many home tutors and home salons won't qualify for single-function solutions, however good the software is.

How an application works, step by step

1. Check eligibility on BizSG: Singapore-registered, at least 30% local ownership, not home-based (for single-function solutions), and nothing signed or paid yet.
2. Pick a vendor and solution on SMEs Go Digital.
3. Get a quotation from that vendor.
4. Build the package on SMEs Go Digital so it matches the quotation exactly, adjusting things like the number of licences or training.
5. Confirm the package through your company's Corppass account. This generates a package reference ID.
6. Apply on the Business Grants Portal (BGP) with that reference ID.
7. Accept the Letter of Offer, which sets the grant amount, the qualifying period and what you must deliver.
8. Complete the project and pay in full. For digital solutions, you'll need a photo of the software deployed and a unique identifier such as a licence number or user ID.
9. Submit one final claim before the claim due date. Disbursement is about 14 working days after approval via PayNow Corporate, or up to eight weeks via GIRO.

The rules that catch people out

1. Don't sign, start or pay before you submit

Enterprise Singapore treats an application as retrospective "if the applicant has started work or made any payment or deposit to a supplier, vendor, or third party prior to application submission", and retrospective applications aren't supported. You may pay after you've submitted but before approval, and that payment can be supported if you're approved, but the risk is yours if you're not.

2. You apply, not your vendor

Submissions on the Business Grants Portal must be made by your own staff with the right Corppass roles. Vendors, consultants and corporate secretaries aren't allowed to submit applications, change requests or claims for you. A vendor can give you a quotation and explain their package, and that's where their role should stop.

3. You can't swap vendors after approval

Once approved, the only changes allowed are to the project end date and the claim due date (change requests open from 1 November 2026). To change vendor, you terminate the application and apply again before paying the new vendor.

4. Claims open later than you might expect

For single-function digital solutions and pre-scoped equipment, claims can only be submitted from 1 December 2026. For other activities it's 1 January 2027. Plan your cash flow, since you pay the full amount first.

5. One application per solution type

Selected single-function digital solutions are limited to one application per company, and there's only one final claim per project. Get the package right before you apply.

6. No related-party vendors

The vendor can't be connected to your business, its related companies, directors or common shareholders.

Questions to ask any vendor who says "grant-supported"

• Which exact package is pre-approved, and under which EDGE activity? Can I find it on SMEs Go Digital under the same name?
• What's inside the supportable cost, and what's outside it (for example GST, maintenance, messaging fees, or anything beyond the first 12 months of software)?
• Is your price the same whether or not I claim a grant?
• Will you give me a quotation that matches the package exactly, before I sign or pay anything?

If a vendor offers to submit the application for you, or asks for a deposit before you've applied, treat that as a red flag. Both go against Enterprise Singapore's published rules.

Where Furoki stands

To be straightforward: Furoki's products are not EDGE pre-approved solutions today, so you can't claim EDGE support for them. If a grant is what makes a project possible for you, use SMEs Go Digital to find a pre-approved package, and we're happy to tell you honestly whether one fits your needs better than ours.

Some things don't need a grant at all. Furoki Marco is a free audit of how Google, Google Maps and AI assistants see your business, with the fixes ranked by impact. It takes about two minutes and needs no sign-up. And if you're exploring an AI front desk, Furoki Concierge is onboarding founding pilot businesses now, so you can try it on your own price list before you commit to anything.

Frequently asked questions

Is the PSG grant still available in 2026?

No. Enterprise Singapore stopped taking new PSG, EDG and MRA applications on 29 September 2026. From 30 September 2026, businesses apply under the EDGE Grant. Applications submitted before 30 September are still assessed under the old rules.

How much can a small business get under EDGE?

Each company can receive up to S$100,000 a year across all EDGE activities, with up to S$30,000 of that for single-function digital solutions, integrated enterprise systems and pre-scoped equipment. SMEs get up to 50% support on most activities, and up to 70% for internationalisation and sustainability. Caps reset on 1 April.

Can I pay a vendor deposit before applying for EDGE?

No. Enterprise Singapore treats an application as retrospective if work has started or any payment or deposit was made before submission, and retrospective applications are not supported. You may pay after submitting, before approval, but at your own risk.

Can a home-based business get EDGE support for software?

For single-function digital solutions such as Automated Order Management, the published eligibility says the business must not be home-based. Check the specific activity page for your case.

Are Furoki's products EDGE pre-approved?

No. Furoki's products are not EDGE pre-approved solutions today, so EDGE support can't be claimed for them. Furoki Marco's website audit is free.