EDG vs MRA vs PSG vs EDGE Grant
The ultimate side-by-side comparative guide: How Enterprise Singapore's three legacy schemes differ from the unified EDGE Grant framework launching 30 September 2026, and how business leaders should position their grant strategy.
Source: Enterprise Singapore — EDGE Grant FAQ (enterprisesg.gov.sg)
Executive Summary: The Great 2026 Consolidation
On 29 September 2026, Singapore's three most widely utilised business grants—the Enterprise Development Grant (EDG), Market Readiness Assistance (MRA), and Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG)—will officially cease accepting new applications. On 30 September 2026, they will be replaced by the EDGE Grant.
3 Fragmented Schemes
Separate portals, conflicting cap timelines, restrictive "new market" clauses, and strict SME-only criteria.
1 Unified S$100k Cap
Single application pathway across 8 business areas and 100+ activities, refreshing annually on 1 April.
Non-SMEs + 70% Support
Up to 70% for SMEs and 50% for non-SMEs. Overseas expansion can now deepen in existing markets.
Full Side-by-Side Comparison Matrix
Compare key operational and funding parameters across EDG, MRA, PSG, and the consolidated EDGE Grant framework.
| Dimension | EDG (Legacy) | MRA (Legacy) | PSG (Legacy) | EDGE Grant (2026+) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Objective | Deep business transformation across Core Capabilities, Innovation & Productivity, and Market Access. | Overseas market expansion for Singapore SMEs entering new geographical markets. | Adoption of pre-scoped IT solutions, software, and equipment to boost operational productivity. | Unified enterprise capability building, innovation, digitalisation, and global scaling under one consolidated framework. |
| Status from 30 Sept 2026 | Ceases 29 Sept 2026. Absorbed into EDGE (Strategy, Innovation, Standards, Sustainability). | Ceases 29 Sept 2026. Absorbed into EDGE (Internationalisation business area). | Ceases 29 Sept 2026. Absorbed into EDGE (Automation & Digitalisation business areas). | Active sole application mechanism from 30 September 2026 onwards. |
| Target Applicant Eligibility | Singapore-registered SMEs (≥30% local shareholding, group revenue ≤S$100M or ≤200 staff). | Singapore-registered SMEs (≥30% local shareholding, group revenue ≤S$100M or ≤200 staff). | Singapore-registered SMEs (≥30% local shareholding, group revenue ≤S$100M or ≤200 staff). | All Singapore-registered businesses with ≥30% local shareholding — open to both SMEs AND Non-SMEs. |
| Support Levels (Co-Funding) | Up to 50% for standard projects (up to 70% for sustainability projects). | Up to 50% of eligible costs. | Up to 50% of qualifying costs. | Up to 70% for SMEs; Up to 50% for Non-SMEs (reimbursement basis). |
| Grant Caps & Allocation | Project-based caps, typically evaluated on individual project merit and scope. | Capped at S$100,000 per overseas market per company. | Annual cap of S$30,000 per company (resetting annually). | S$100,000 annual cap per company across all 8 business areas (resets 1 April). S$30,000 sub-cap for Digitalisation/Automation. |
| Overseas Expansion Rules | Market Access pillar covered overseas pilot and setup projects. | Strict 'new market' rule: overseas sales must not exceed S$100,000 in past 3 years in that country. | N/A — domestic productivity focus. | No 'new market' restriction. Companies can deepen presence in existing markets. Overseas support elevated to 70% for SMEs. |
| Tax Incentives Alignment | Separate from IRAS tax deduction mechanisms. | MRA and DTDi could be paired sequentially. | Separate from IRAS deductions. | Fully aligned with DTDi — automatic expenditure cap raised from S$150k to S$400k (Budget 2026). |
| Vendor & Consultant Rules | Requires EnterpriseSG-recognised Certified Management Consultants (SCMC / TR 43 / SS 680). | Appointed third-party market expansion consultants / service providers. | Strictly pre-approved vendors from GoBusiness Gov-approved list. | Pre-approved vendors for standard digital/automation tools; Certified SCMC Consultants for strategic areas. No vendor changes permitted post-submission. |
| Application & Claim System | Business Grants Portal (BGP). | Business Grants Portal (BGP). | Business Grants Portal (BGP) / GoBusiness. | Unified EDGE portal workflow on grants.sg / Business Grants Portal from 30 Sept 2026. |
EDGE Grant 2026 Co-Funding & Cap Calculator
Model your enterprise grant allocation across the 8 business areas, S$30k digital sub-cap, and S$100k annual ceiling.
Estimated Government Co-Funding (Reimbursement)
The 5 Paradigm Shifts: What EDGE Does Differently
EDGE is not merely a name change; it re-engineers the rules of government co-funding for Singapore enterprises.
From Disjointed Caps to an Annual Refreshing Cap
Under the legacy model, a business had to navigate lifetime caps (MRA S$100k per market), ad-hoc project evaluations (EDG), and annual software limits (PSG S$30k). Under EDGE, every enterprise receives an annual grant cap of S$100,000 that resets every 1 April across all 8 business areas combined.
Non-SMEs Are Officially Brought In
Mid-tier enterprises and corporate scale-ups with group revenue over S$100M or headcount exceeding 200 staff were largely locked out of standard SME grant support. EDGE democratises access by extending up to 50% co-funding to non-SMEs, retaining up to 70% for SMEs.
Abolition of the MRA "New Market" Restriction
MRA strictly penalised enterprises that had prior sales exceeding S$100,000 in a target market over the preceding 3 years. Under EDGE Internationalisation, this restriction is eliminated: businesses can deploy grant capital to deepen and defend established foreign presence, supported by up to 70% SME co-funding.
DTDi Automatic Cap Doubled to S$400,000
Announced in Budget 2026, the Double Tax Deduction for Internationalisation (DTDi) automatic expenditure cap is elevated from S$150,000 to S$400,000 per Year of Assessment. This pairs directly with EDGE Internationalisation for aggressive cross-border expansion.
Strict Vendor Lock: No Post-Submission Vendor Changes
Unlike previous schemes where vendor substitutions or scope adjustments could be negotiated during project execution, EDGE introduces a strict compliance rule: Vendor change requests after submission are not permitted. If a vendor or consultant must be replaced, the project must be terminated and reapplied from scratch. This makes upfront consultant selection and SCMC certification vetting mission-critical.
Strategic Playbook: Apply Before 29 Sept or Wait for EDGE?
Decision framework for Managing Directors, CFOs, and Transformation Heads.
Large Transformation Projects
If your project budget significantly exceeds S$150,000 in qualifying consultancy (e.g. multi-pillar brand restructuring, IP valuation, or major regional franchise rollouts), submit under EDG before 29 Sept to evaluate project-based grant support beyond the EDGE S$100k annual cap.
Deepening Existing Overseas Markets
If you were blocked by MRA's S$100k past sales rule in markets like Malaysia, Vietnam, or Indonesia, wait for EDGE on 30 Sept to unlock 70% support without new market eligibility barriers.
Corporate Scale-Ups (>S$100M)
Non-SMEs excluded under legacy EDG/MRA should prepare scopes immediately to submit on 30 September 2026 under the new 50% non-SME EDGE co-funding track.
The SCMC Advantage in the EDGE Era
Because EDGE strictly prohibits vendor changes after application submission, choosing the wrong consultant creates irreversible project rejection and funding forfeit.
Enterprise Singapore requires that management consultants engaged for capability upgrade areas (Business Strategy, Innovation, Internationalisation, Standards, Sustainability) hold valid certifications recognised by EnterpriseSG (such as TÜV SÜD Certified SCMC).
FT Synergist is led by Frederick Tan, Senior Certified Management Consultant (SCMC-1810-P0236, TÜV SÜD PSB Singapore), ensuring end-to-end EnterpriseSG compliance across all 8 EDGE business areas.
Frequently Asked Questions on the Transition
What happens to our existing EDG, MRA, or PSG project if it finishes in 2027?
Existing approved projects are fully protected. Enterprise Singapore will continue to support approved projects under EDG, MRA, and PSG until project completion and final claim disbursement, even after the schemes cease on 29 September 2026.
Can a business apply for EDGE if it previously maxed out MRA in a specific country?
Yes. Prior grant usage under EDG, MRA, or PSG does not disqualify a company from applying for EDGE. Furthermore, EDGE removes MRA's lifetime S$100k per market limit, enabling companies to tap EDGE funding for ongoing expansion in that market.
How is the S$30,000 Digitalisation sub-cap enforced within the S$100,000 EDGE cap?
Within each financial year's S$100,000 cap, up to S$30,000 can be claimed for single-function digital solutions, pre-scoped IT tools, and basic automation (the legacy PSG scope). The remaining S$70,000 can be deployed across higher-order business areas such as Strategy, Innovation, Internationalisation, Standards, and Sustainability.
Can we change our management consultant or vendor after submitting an EDGE application?
No. Enterprise Singapore policy states that vendor change requests after submission are not permitted under EDGE. If a vendor or consultant must be changed, the project must be withdrawn/terminated and a fresh application submitted.
Align Your Grant Strategy with the 2026 Policy Landscape
FT Synergist provides end-to-end strategic advisory for Singapore enterprises navigating the EDG/MRA/PSG sunset and EDGE Grant rollout.
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