EDGE · Singapore SME grants

Who is eligible for the EDGE grant Singapore?

Short answer

EDGE is open to all business entities registered and operating in Singapore - not just SMEs - with at least 30% Singaporean/PR ownership, per EnterpriseSG's published EDGE FAQ. This is the biggest eligibility change from the current framework: PSG and MRA were restricted to SMEs (≤S$100M group revenue or ≤200 employees). EDGE removes that cap. EnterpriseSG notes other requirements may apply depending on the activity, and full detail is still being published as launch (30 September 2026) approaches.

Key facts

Open to all Singapore businesses - SME size cap removed
Confirmed requirement: at least 30% Singaporean/PR ownership
Current PSG/MRA are SME-only (≤S$100M or ≤200 employees)
"Other requirements may apply, depending on the supportable activity" - full detail not yet published

Under the current framework, a company with S$150M revenue had no PSG or MRA pathway. Under EDGE, activities are opened up regardless of company size. This is the structural change with the most practical impact for mid-market firms.

EnterpriseSG's EDGE FAQ confirms the business must be a Singapore-registered entity with at least 30% Singaporean and/or Singapore PR ownership. Whether EDG's existing SAC-accredited TR 43 / SS 680 consultant-certification requirement carries over to EDGE consultancy activities has not been published anywhere by EnterpriseSG as of this writing - treat that as an open question, not a confirmed rule, until EnterpriseSG says otherwise.

For eligibility under the current grants (while EDG, MRA and PSG are still open, until 29 September 2026), PSG and MRA require ≥30% local shareholding and the SME size threshold. EDG allows non-SMEs at a 30% subsidy rate. Until EDGE launches, EDG is the best pathway for larger companies seeking capability or AI transformation funding.

Full EDGE grant guide EDG for non-SMEs (current pathway)

Answered by Nick Tung. A seasoned Singapore entrepreneur and SPMC-certified consultant (SPMC-10960) with deep first-hand familiarity across Singapore's SME grant landscape (PSG, EDG, MRA, CTC). My focus is helping SMEs adopt enterprise and workforce AI transformation; government funding is one of the support options businesses can tap through the official channels. More about how I work →

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Sources:EnterpriseSG, IMDA, NTUC, Singapore Government open data. Factual content (grant rules, eligibility, vendor data, pricing) is sourced directly from official government portals and remains the copyright of those respective agencies. Analysis, commentary and editorial framing are the author's own. Always verify the latest on GoBusiness, EnterpriseSG, or SMEs Go Digital before applying.