AI SME Grant Singapore · Comparison
AI EDG vs MRA Grant Singapore.
EDG funds capability uplift; MRA funds overseas market entry with that capability.
Enterprise Development Grant EDG | Market Readiness Assistance MRA | |
|---|---|---|
| Subsidy rate | Up to 50% (SME) / 30% (non-SME) | Up to 70% |
| Maximum funding | Project-dependent (six-figure typical) | Up to S$100,000 per market |
| Focus | Building the capability | Going overseas with it |
| Funder | Enterprise Singapore | Enterprise Singapore |
Pick EDG if
- You need to BUILD the AI capability first
- Custom transformation work, not productised tools
- Capability is your differentiator, not a single tool
Pick MRA if
- Capability is built and you're going overseas
- Per-market deployment costs (localisation, market entry, overseas AI ops)
- Multi-market expansion is the play
Can I stack the AI EDG Grant Singapore with the AI MRA Grant Singapore?
EDG + MRA is the export-led Singapore SME stack. EDG funds building the AI-differentiated product/service; MRA funds taking it overseas. Highly used by Singapore SaaS, services exporters, and regional brands.
How an AI Consultant in Singapore decides between EDG and MRA
The decision usually isn't which one — it's which order and which scope. A consultant with PMC certification and active experience across both grants can sequence the applications to maximise total funding while keeping scopes cleanly separated. Talk to me about your AI EDG/MRA grant strategy →
AI EDG vs MRA Grant Singapore
Frequently asked questions
Yes — EDG funds building the AI capability locally; MRA funds taking that capability into overseas markets. Most Singapore SMEs going regional use both.
MRA is higher (70% vs EDG's 50%). But they fund different scope — EDG covers the build, MRA covers the market entry.
No — MRA is specifically for SMEs entering new overseas markets, including those that haven't exported before. The application must show a credible market-entry plan.
Next step
Pick the right grant — or stack both.
Book a 30-minute scoping call and I'll help you decide between EDG and MRA for your business, and whether stacking them is worth the additional scope work.
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