PSG vs EDG: What Singapore Businesses Should Know About the EDGE Grant

Singapore businesses researching digital grants often start by comparing the Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) and Enterprise Development Grant (EDG). If you have been reading older guides or discussing a PSG-supported solution with a vendor, there is an important update.

PSG and EDG closed to new applications after 29 September 2026. From 30 September 2026, businesses should explore the EDGE Grant instead. Existing applications and ongoing projects continue under their original arrangements.

The practical question has therefore changed: which EDGE activity fits your business needs, and what requirements apply?

This guide explains the transition from PSG and EDG to EDGE, what it means for digital projects, and how to prepare your next steps.

Has EDGE Replaced PSG and EDG?

Yes. EDGE brings together support previously available under PSG, EDG and the Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) grant.

Businesses now identify support based on their intended activities, such as improving business efficiency, adopting digital solutions or expanding internationally. EDGE is not an abbreviation for Enterprise Development Grant; it is the name of the new framework.

If you are planning a new project, use current EDGE activity requirements when assessing eligibility and funding. Older PSG packages or EDG proposal guides may provide background, but they should not determine your application.

Why the Old PSG vs EDG Comparison Still Matters

The former distinction can still help you understand the type of digital project you need.

PSG focused on adopting pre-approved IT solutions and equipment. EDG supported projects to upgrade business capabilities, innovate and grow.

That distinction remains useful when planning your investment:

Your business need	What to assess under EDGE
Adopt a standard tool for accounting, customer management or another business function	Whether a relevant activity supports the solution and requires a listed vendor
Connect systems and reduce duplicate work	Whether the proposed integration fits a supportable activity
Build a website, e-commerce platform or mobile app	Whether the specific scope and costs meet the selected activity’s requirements
Redesign a process using technology	Which activity matches the operational improvement
Support overseas growth through digital channels	Whether a relevant internationalisation activity covers the proposed work

These are planning examples, rather than confirmation that a particular project qualifies. The current activity requirements take priority over how a project might previously have been classified under PSG or EDG.

How the EDGE Grant Works

EDGE uses an activity-based approach. Businesses find the activity that matches their needs, check its conditions and apply through the relevant Business Grants Portal link.

Eligibility, funding, vendor requirements and processing times depend on the activity selected. Some activities require pre-approved vendors; others allow businesses to choose their own provider.

Before accepting a quotation as grant-supported, establish:

• Which EDGE activity the project falls under
• Whether your business meets its eligibility requirements
• Whether the proposed solution and vendor are acceptable
• Which costs are supportable
• What application and claim documents are required

A vendor’s experience with PSG or EDG does not, by itself, establish eligibility under EDGE.

Can EDGE Support a Website, E-commerce Platform or Mobile App?

Start by matching the proposed project to a current EDGE activity. Avoid assuming that a website or app qualifies simply because it digitises part of your business.

For example, your business might need an online ordering platform, customer booking portal or integration between sales and inventory systems. Define the operational problem first, then assess whether an available activity supports the proposed solution.

A useful project brief explains:

• The current problem: what is slow, manual or difficult to manage?
• The proposed solution: what will the website, app or system do?
• The expected improvement: how will it help staff or customers?
• The scope and budget: which deliverables are included?

This also helps your developer recommend an appropriate solution and prepare a clear quotation.

For more information, explore our EDGE grant guide for website and app projects.

PSG, EDG and EDGE: What Has Changed?

Factor	Former PSG approach	Former EDG approach	Current EDGE approach
Main focus	Pre-approved productivity solutions and equipment	Business upgrading, innovation and growth projects	Support organised around eligible business activities
New applications	Closed	Closed	Current route from 30 September 2026
Project selection	Identify a supported solution	Define a project under the relevant category	Identify an activity that matches your business needs
Vendor requirements	Pre-approved solutions and vendors	Requirements depended on project scope	Check the selected activity’s vendor rules
Funding assessment	Scheme and solution conditions	Scheme and project conditions	Activity-specific conditions and applicable caps
Existing projects	Continue under original arrangements	Continue under original arrangements	New applications follow EDGE requirements

The transition to EDGE does not mean every former PSG package or EDG project automatically qualifies. Check the current listing and terms before proceeding.

How to Move from PSG Research to an EDGE Application

1. Define What Your Business Needs

Start with the business problem rather than a grant name.

You may need to reduce manual order entry, manage customer enquiries more efficiently or connect systems that currently operate separately. A clear need makes it easier to identify a suitable activity and compare solutions.

2. Find a Relevant EDGE Activity

Use Enterprise Singapore’s EDGE listings or the BizSG recommender. Follow the selected activity’s application link and instructions.

If you previously shortlisted a PSG solution, ask the provider to identify its current EDGE listing or applicable activity. Verify that information against the official requirements.

3. Check Vendor and Solution Requirements

Confirm whether you must use a pre-approved vendor or solution. Where no pre-approved vendor is required, businesses may choose their provider, subject to the activity’s conditions.

Do this before finalising your supplier selection.

4. Obtain a Clear Quotation

Ask for an itemised quotation covering deliverables, implementation time, costs and recurring charges.

For website and app projects, distinguish the initial build from services such as hosting, maintenance and future enhancements. Check each item against the selected activity’s eligible expenses.

5. Check When You Can Start

Before signing an agreement, paying a deposit or authorising work, read the activity’s application and project commencement rules.

Use those terms to establish when commitments, payments and implementation can begin. Submission alone should not be treated as a funding guarantee.

6. Prepare for Payment and Claims

EDGE operates on a reimbursement basis. Claims can be submitted after the activity is completed and full payment has been made. Budget for the upfront payment and retain the documents required for your claim.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Using an outdated PSG application guide. Check that the instructions reflect the transition to EDGE.
• Assuming an old package is still supported. Confirm the current activity, solution and vendor requirements.
• Treating custom development as automatically eligible. Assess the specific scope against the activity terms.
• Budgeting around an advertised maximum. Confirm the support applicable to your activity and approved costs.
• Overlooking recurring costs. Include subscriptions, hosting, maintenance and support in your overall budget.
• Expecting grant payment upfront. Plan cash flow around reimbursement.
• Assuming approval timelines are uniform. Processing duration varies by activity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still apply for PSG?

No new PSG applications are accepted following its closure on 29 September 2026. For a new project, explore the relevant EDGE activity. Earlier applications and ongoing projects continue under their original arrangements.

Is EDG still available for custom digital projects?

EDG has also closed to new applications. Businesses planning custom digital projects should assess support under EDGE rather than use the former EDG application route.

What happened to my existing PSG or EDG application?

Applications submitted before 30 September 2026 continue to be assessed under the relevant original scheme. Ongoing projects remain supported through completion and claim disbursement, subject to their terms.

Do I need a pre-approved vendor under EDGE?

It depends on the activity. Some require a vendor from a pre-approved list; others allow you to engage a provider of your choice. Check the activity before appointing a developer or supplier.

Can EDGE fund my company website?

Eligibility depends on the available activity and your proposed scope. Confirm the applicable requirements before treating a company website, e-commerce platform or mobile app as grant-supported.

Is EDGE approval faster than PSG or EDG?

There is no single processing timeline for all EDGE applications. Refer to the selected activity’s published guidance and allow time for any clarification requests.

Plan Your Digital Project Under EDGE

If you arrived here searching for “PSG vs EDG”, the next step is to assess your project under EDGE.

Define what your business needs, identify a relevant activity and confirm the solution, vendor and application requirements before committing to development.

Planning a website, e-commerce platform, customer portal or mobile app? Visit our EDGE grant information page to discuss your project requirements and prepare a clear development scope. Funding remains subject to the applicable requirements and assessment.