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Singapore SME grant changes 2026
What's new, merging, expanding and expiring across Singapore SME grants this year. The EDGE scheme merger, SFEC's November deadline, DTDi's automatic deduction, and more. Kept current so you're scoping against today's rules, not last year's.
Last reviewed 9 September 2026
SFEC credit expires
The SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (one-off S$10,000, covering up to 90% of out-of-pocket cost on eligible training and transformation) expires on 30 November 2026, the date by which final claims must be submitted. EnterpriseSG's SFEC FAQ says that from 1 December 2026 eligible employers will be able to use a redesigned SFEC administered by SWDA, with details to come from SWDA.
What it means: Map what can still be completed and claimed by 30 November 2026. EDGE is not SFEC-supportable, so SFEC cannot be planned against a new EDGE project.
EDGE scheme consolidates Enterprise Singapore's PSG, EDG and MRA
EDGE streamlines Enterprise Singapore's PSG, EDG and MRA into a single grant applied for by activity, across 8 business areas. It launched on 30 September 2026; Enterprise Singapore's PSG, EDG and MRA took their last applications on 29 September 2026. The cap is S$100,000 of grant per company per year, refreshed each 1 April, with S$30,000 of it for digital solutions, integrated enterprise systems and selected automation. EnterpriseSG's release of 9 September 2026 (MR 040/26, Annex B) sets support at up to 70% for SMEs on internationalisation and sustainability and up to 50% on all other activities; non-SMEs up to 50% and up to 30%.
What it means: Continuity: applications submitted before 30 September 2026 are still assessed and paid out under the old scheme's own rules, and ongoing projects are supported to completion. Plan digital and AI projects at up to 50%, not 70%. Eligibility and amounts are decided by Enterprise Singapore.
DTDi moves to automatic deduction up to S$400k
The Double Tax Deduction for Internationalisation (200% deduction on qualifying overseas expansion costs) becomes claimable automatically up to S$400,000 from Year of Assessment 2027.
What it means: Less admin for the first S$400k of qualifying overseas spend. DTDi is separate from EDGE, which now carries the overseas activities MRA used to fund.
Pre-approved digital solutions move to EDGE
IMDA's vendor guide says all pre-approved solutions must adopt a new Flexible Packages (Flexi) structure, and that approved packages will be made available through a Package Builder on the SMEs Go Digital platform and listed on EDGE when it goes live (October 2026 onwards). EnterpriseSG's EDGE FAQ confirms that for activities with pre-approved vendors, businesses should choose from the list.
What it means: The pre-approved route that made PSG fast continues under EDGE for the activities that have one. Lock the vendor and quotation before applying: EDGE only allows change requests for the project end date and claim due date.
Business Adaptation Grant for tariff-impacted businesses
The Business Adaptation Grant (up to 70% SME co-funding, S$100k cap) supports businesses adapting to tariff and trade disruption. FTA and legal advisory, supply-chain reconfiguration, and overseas restructuring.
What it means: A genuinely new line of support for trade-exposed SMEs that didn't have a clean grant fit before. Relevant for wholesale, trade, and import-export.
NTUC CTC grant fund runs to 2028
The Company Training Committee grant remains backed by a S$300M fund running through 2028, funding up to 70% of qualifying cost on workforce-transformation projects. e2i's page states the application deadline has been extended to 31 March 2028 (read 25 September 2026). CTC runs through NTUC and e2i, not Enterprise Singapore, and is not part of EDGE.
What it means: The workforce-redesign envelope is funded for the medium term. Pair it with EDGE so the business change and the people are funded as one transformation, with no cost claimed twice.
Common questions
What's changing with Singapore SME grants in 2026?
Enterprise Singapore's PSG, EDG and MRA stopped taking new applications on 29 September 2026. New applications now go through the EDGE Grant. The headline 2026 changes are: EDGE replaces Enterprise Singapore's PSG, EDG and MRA from 30 September 2026, with those three ceasing on 29 September 2026 and PSG administered by other agencies moving to EDGE in phases from November 2026; EDGE's tiered support levels were published on 9 September 2026 (SMEs up to 50% on most activities and up to 70% on internationalisation and sustainability); pre-approved digital solutions move onto EDGE through IMDA's Package Builder; SFEC expires 30 November 2026 and a redesigned SFEC under SWDA starts 1 December 2026; DTDi's cap for claims without prior approval rises to S$400,000 from YA2027; the Business Adaptation Grant supports tariff-impacted businesses; and the NTUC CTC grant accepts applications until 31 March 2028.
Should I wait for the EDGE scheme before applying for a grant?
Enterprise Singapore's PSG, EDG and MRA took their last applications on 29 September 2026, and anything submitted before 30 September 2026 is assessed and paid out under the old scheme's own rules. A new project now goes to EDGE. On published figures, an SME's EDGE ceiling for digital and capability work (up to 50%) matches PSG and EDG. Either way, do not sign, pay or start before applying.
Which Singapore grant deadline is most urgent in 2026?
Enterprise Singapore's PSG, EDG and MRA stopped taking new applications on 29 September 2026. New applications now go through the EDGE Grant. Two dates sit close together. 29 September 2026 was the last day for new applications to Enterprise Singapore's PSG, EDG and MRA. 30 November 2026 is the deadline for final SFEC claims, and SFEC cannot be used on EDGE projects. A redesigned SFEC under SWDA starts on 1 December 2026, details to be announced.
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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.