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Budget 2026 · AI Grants Singapore

Budget 2026 AI grants Singapore, what actually changed.

Three structural shifts: PSG AI expanding to 50% of pre-approved solutions, EDGE scheme merger from 30 September 2026, and the Champions of AI Programme. Here's what Singapore SMEs should actually do about it, from someone shipping these grants in real businesses.

Written 2026-06-01 · Updated as IMDA releases specifics

TL;DR for Singapore SMEs

  • Enterprise Singapore's PSG took its last applications on 29 September 2026. Plan new projects under EDGE.
  • Pick AI-enabled vendors specifically. IMDA's 50% AI rule means non-AI tools will be increasingly deprioritised.
  • EDG users: scope with EDGE in mind for new projects from 30 September 2026. An EDG application submitted by 29 September 2026 stays under EDG's rules.
  • Stack with CTC. The 70% workforce transformation subsidy is unchanged and underused.

1. PSG AI tier expansion: 30% → 50% of pre-approved solutions

IMDA is raising the proportion of AI-enabled solutions on the PSG pre-approved list from 30% to 50%. In practical terms, this means roughly an additional 100-120 AI-native vendors entering or being elevated within the PSG catalogue across categories like accounting, CRM, HRMS, marketing automation, customer service, inventory, and e-commerce.

What this means for you

  • If you've been holding off because the "AI" in PSG felt thin, that's changing fast.
  • Existing non-AI PSG tools you already deployed will eventually feel dated as AI-native competitors join the list.
  • Vendors on the current list are being pushed to add real AI features (not marketing veneer) to stay there.

My take: the practical bottleneck isn't funding. It's knowing which AI tools actually work at your scale. The expanded catalogue helps, but vendor due diligence matters more than ever. Browse the current PSG vendor directory →

2. EDGE scheme. PSG + EDG + MRA merger from 30 September 2026

The EDGE scheme (EnterpriseSG has stated EDGE is not an acronym, so there is no official expansion of the name) launches on 30 September 2026, consolidating three existing Enterprise Singapore grants (PSG, EDG, and MRA), into one streamlined application framework. PSG, EDG and MRA take their last new applications the day before, on 29 September 2026. Applications submitted by that date remain valid and are assessed under the relevant scheme's own rules through the transition.

What this likely means

  • Single Business Grants Portal flow instead of three separate eligibility tracks.
  • Consultant certification depends on the activity. Six consultancy activities, such as Business Strategic Planning and ISO/IEC 27001, list SS 680 certification among the vendor documents required at application (EDGE activity pages, read 30 September 2026).
  • One shared cap. S$100,000 of grant per company per year across all activities, of which up to S$30,000 can go to single-function digital solutions, integrated enterprise systems and selected automation activities (EDGE FAQ).

My take: early days of any merged scheme always come with a learning curve, both for applicants and caseworkers. Enterprise Singapore's PSG and EDG took their last applications on 29 September 2026. For anything you scope from now on, build with EDGE in mind.

3. Champions of AI Programme

Budget 2026 announced the Champions of AI Programme as part of the AI adoption push for SMEs. The programme is expected to combine grant funding, structured training, and matching with PSG-approved AI vendors. Specific eligibility, scope, and funding tiers are still being finalised by IMDA at time of writing.

What we know so far

  • Targeted at Singapore SMEs ready to commit to AI adoption (not just tool purchase).
  • Likely includes a workforce training component. Synergistic with the AI CTC Grant Singapore.
  • Expected to streamline vendor selection for AI tools that fit the SME's use case.

My take: watch IMDA's official channel for the launch specifics. I'll update this guide as concrete details land, and the weekly newsletter will cover it the day it drops.

4. AI CTC Grant. Unchanged but more important

The AI CTC Grant Singapore (NTUC Company Training Committee) is structurally unchanged: up to 70% subsidy for workforce transformation projects. But the Budget 2026 expansion in PSG AI categories makes the PSG + CTC stack materially more attractive, you can fund the AI tool (PSG) AND the people side of the transformation (CTC) in parallel.

See the PSG vs CTC comparison for stacking strategy.

The honest read for Singapore SME owners

Budget 2026 is the most AI-forward Singapore SME funding cycle to date. The structural changes. PSG AI expansion, EDGE merger, Champions of AI. All push in the same direction: more accessible AI funding, less friction, but higher expectations for the quality of the AI being adopted.

The bottleneck is no longer money. It's knowing what to fund and how to deploy it.

That's where having an SPMC-certified AI consultant who has shipped real AI employees across F&B, retail, professional services, and logistics SMEs becomes the leverage. If you want to talk through your AI grant strategy under the new Budget 2026 framework, book a 30-minute scoping call →

Budget 2026 AI Grants Singapore

Frequently asked questions

Two material changes. First, IMDA is raising the proportion of pre-approved AI-enabled solutions from 30% to 50%. Meaning more PSG-eligible AI tools across categories. Second, PSG, EDG, and MRA are being consolidated into a new EDGE scheme, announced separately on 2 March 2026 at the MTI Committee of Supply debate, launching 30 September 2026. Enterprise Singapore's PSG took its last applications through BGP on 29 September 2026, the day before EDGE launched.

EDGE launches on 30 September 2026 and merges Enterprise Singapore's PSG, EDG and MRA into a single activity-based application framework. EnterpriseSG has stated EDGE is not an acronym, so avoid any spelled-out expansion of the name. Enterprise Singapore's PSG, EDG and MRA took their last applications on 29 September 2026, and applications submitted before 30 September 2026 are assessed under the relevant scheme's own rules. From 30 September 2026, new projects apply under EDGE.

Not for a new project. Enterprise Singapore's PSG took its last applications on 29 September 2026; an application submitted by then is still assessed under PSG's own rules. Plan new projects under EDGE and check its published activity list. Enterprise Singapore has not said whether custom software development is covered under EDGE, so check the activity list before you plan on it.

Enterprise Singapore's PSG stopped taking new applications on 29 September 2026. New applications now go through the EDGE Grant. Champions of AI is a Budget 2026 initiative to accelerate AI adoption among Singapore SMEs. Combining grant funding, structured training, and matching with PSG-approved AI vendors. Specifics around scope, eligibility, and funding tiers are still being finalised. We'll update this guide as IMDA releases details.

Enterprise Singapore's PSG stopped taking new applications on 29 September 2026. New applications now go through the EDGE Grant. CTC (Company Training Committee) is unchanged structurally. Still administered by NTUC/e2i at up to 70% subsidy across equipment, software, consultancy and training around impacted staff. Pairing CTC with EDGE (or with PSG, for applications submitted by 29 September 2026) remains the most effective way to fund full AI transformations across both tools and the team adopting them. The Budget 2026 expansion in PSG AI categories makes the stack more attractive.

Enterprise Singapore's PSG stopped taking new applications on 29 September 2026. New applications now go through the EDGE Grant. IMDA is requiring that at least 50% of pre-approved PSG IT solutions have an AI-enabled component (up from 30%). For vendors already on the list, this means upgrading or being replaced. For SMEs, this is good news. More AI-native options across accounting, CRM, HRMS, POS, marketing, and inventory categories.

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Last reviewed: 2026-06-01

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