> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://blog.peppercloud.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # EDGE Grant Singapore: A comprehensive guide to digitalisation funding for businesses - URL: https://blog.peppercloud.com/edge-grant-singapore-a-comprehensive-guide-to-digitalisation-funding-for-businesses/ - Published: 2026-09-28T14:55:20.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-28T14:55:20.000Z - Description: Explore Singapore’s EDGE Grant and understand how eligible businesses can access digitalisation funding. Learn about SME eligibility, funding limits, activity cost caps and the package builder process, with practical steps to prepare a CRM project and submit a grant application with greater clarity. - Author: Pepper Cloud Marketing - Tags: Grant The EDGE business grant support is Singapore’s business funding scheme that combines the Enterprise Development Grant (EDG), Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) and Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) grant to support business improvement and growth. Launching on 30 September 2026, it includes funding for eligible new digitalisation projects that help businesses improve their operations. Digital adoption is already widespread in Singapore. [IMDA’s Singapore Digital Economy Report 2025 found that 95.1%](https://www.imda.gov.sg/resources/press-releases-factsheets-and-speeches/factsheets/2025/ar-sgde-2025?ref=blog.peppercloud.com) of SMEs adopted at least one of the six digital areas measured in 2024\. The next decision for many businesses is which investment will address a specific problem, such as duplicate data entry, disconnected records or time-consuming manual tasks. Funding can make that investment more affordable. However, the amount available depends on the activity, eligible costs and the business’s remaining grant allowance. This guide explains EDGE business grant eligibility, digitalisation funding, project requirements and the Package Builder process. --- ## What is changing under the EDGE Grant? Businesses that previously explored the [Productivity Solutions Grant](https://blog.peppercloud.com/ultimate-guide-to-productivity-solutions-grant/) or the [Enterprise Development Grant ](https://blog.peppercloud.com/an-overview-of-enterprise-development-grant-edg/)will recognise the focus on technology adoption and business improvement. Those guides explain the earlier schemes; new applications under the Enterprise Singapore transition move to EDGE from 30 September 2026. Existing submissions and projects continue under their applicable arrangements. The supplied transition briefing also distinguishes EnterpriseSG-funded solutions from solutions supported by other agencies, which may follow separate timelines. Check the agency responsible for your solution. EDGE covers eight business areas: automation, digitalisation, business strategy, financial management, innovation, internationalisation, standards and sustainability. This article focuses on the digitalisation route described in the briefing. For digitalisation applicants, the changes include activity-based cost caps and the use of Package Builder to configure a solution before applying through the Business Grants Portal. --- ## Who can apply for the EDGE Grant? Applicants must be Singapore-registered business entities with at least 30% ownership by Singapore citizens and/or permanent residents. Additional conditions depend on the activity. Both SMEs and non-SMEs can receive support, with different funding levels. The briefing defines an SME as a business meeting either of these group-level criteria: - Annual sales turnover of no more than S$100 million; or - Employment size of no more than 200 workers. ACRA-registered sole proprietorships may also be supported, subject to the remaining requirements. Company eligibility is only the first check. The proposed project must qualify too. A business may meet the ownership and size requirements but still have an ineligible project because the solution is already implemented or the purchase mainly renews an existing service. --- ## How much digitalisation funding is available? Eligible SMEs can receive up to 50% funding support for digitalisation activities under the EDGE Grant. The actual grant amount depends on the selected activity’s requirements, eligible costs, applicable cost cap and the business’s remaining annual grant allowance. Three limits affect the amount your business can receive. The overall annual grant cap EDGE has an overall annual grant cap of S$100,000 per company, resetting on 1 April. The shared digital solutions and automation sub-cap Within the overall limit, a shared S$30,000 sub-cap applies to single-function digital solutions, integrated enterprise systems and selected automation activities. It is part of the S$100,000 total, not an additional allowance or a separate S$30,000 entitlement for every purchase. ![How much digitalisation funding is available](https://storage.ghost.io/c/80/dd/80dd2eec-d974-4ee2-90b7-15b095d74fe1/content/images/2026/09/How-much-digitalisation-funding-is-available.png) How much digitalisation funding is available The activity cost cap A cost cap limits the project cost used to calculate support. According to the briefing, it applies to the entire approved package, including relevant Variable Cost Items. A vendor may charge above the cap, but the excess does not increase the cost eligible for support. Adding more users or services does not raise the cap either. Activity-specific cost caps are scheduled for publication on 30 September 2026\. Check the figure for your selected activity before finalising your budget. --- ## Which digitalisation projects may qualify? The briefing’s central requirement is a genuinely new implementation. A business cannot treat an existing system as a new project simply because it has never applied under EDGE before. Potentially eligible examples include implementing a replacement system or substantially redeveloping an e-commerce website with newly implemented components. Each still needs to satisfy the relevant requirements. | Proposed work | What matters for assessment | | ---------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Replace an existing system with a different solution | Whether it is a genuine new implementation that has not started | | Substantially rebuild an online store | Whether significant new components will be implemented | | Renew an existing software subscription | A renewal alone does not create a new project | | Carry out maintenance or minor updates | Continuing an existing implementation generally does not qualify as new work | | Move maintenance to another vendor | A different supplier does not, by itself, make the project new | --- ## What is EDGE package builder? Package Builder lets applicants select their intended digital solution package and generate a Package ID for the grant application. The briefing says it is required for the Digitalisation business area, including when the applicant chooses only a base package without optional add-ons. A package may include Variable Cost Items (VCI), such as additional licences or approved professional-service quantities. These help fit the package to the business’s needs where the vendor offers them, but they do not increase the activity cost cap. Package Builder also displays an estimated grant amount. This is not approval. The briefing explains that the estimate does not account for the applicant’s grant history or SME/non-SME status in the way the final assessment does. --- ## How to apply for EDGE digitalisation support for your CRM project? Businesses considering [Pepper Cloud CRM ](https://peppercloud.com/?ref=blog.peppercloud.com)should first confirm the current EDGE-supported package and its suitability for their requirements. Once the eligible scope is verified, the application process involves preparing a quotation, generating a Package ID and submitting the grant application. ![How to apply for EDGE digitalisation support for your CRM project](https://storage.ghost.io/c/80/dd/80dd2eec-d974-4ee2-90b7-15b095d74fe1/content/images/2026/09/How-to-apply-for-EDGE-digitalisation-support-for-your-CRM-project.png) How to apply for EDGE digitalisation support for your CRM project ### 1\. Identify your CRM requirements Start with the challenges the CRM should address, such as scattered customer records, missed follow-ups or difficulty tracking WhatsApp enquiries. Discuss the number of users, required workflows and implementation needs with the vendor. These details help determine whether the proposed package fits the business. ### 2\. Confirm package eligibility and obtain a quotation Check the exact solution listing and package eligible for EDGE support. Review the quotation to understand: - Included features and user licences. - Implementation and training services. - Approved optional items. - Charges outside the supported scope. Check the applicable funding rate and activity cost cap before estimating the business’s contribution. Features advertised on a product website are not automatically included in a grant-supported package. The proposed work must also meet the new-implementation requirements. An existing subscription renewal does not automatically qualify. ### 3\. Create the package in Package Builder Use the SMEs Go Digital portal to select the verified solution, base package and any approved Variable Cost Items. Ensure that the selected components and quantities match the quotation. The quotation and package can be prepared in either order, but the final versions must agree before submission. ### 4\. Save the Package ID under the correct UEN Use the required Corppass access to save the package to the applicant’s Unique Entity Number (UEN). According to the Package Builder briefing, a generated package remains available for one month and cannot be edited. Create a new package if its configuration changes or it expires. The vendor can explain package selection, but the applicant must retain control of Corppass access and credentials. ### 5\. Submit the EDGE application Enter the final Package ID in the Business Grants Portal and provide the information requested for the selected activity. The estimate displayed in Package Builder is not an approval. The final grant amount depends on assessment, applicable limits and the remaining grant allowance. Check the commencement requirements before paying a deposit or starting implementation. Work or payments made before application submission can make the application retrospective. ### 6\. Implement the CRM and submit the claim After approval, review the grant conditions and coordinate implementation within the agreed scope and timeline. Retain the invoices, payment records and implementation evidence required by the approval terms. Once the project is completed and full payment has been made, submit the claim according to the applicable requirements. --- ## Conclusion The EDGE Grant gives businesses a way to seek support for new digitalisation projects, but a sound funding plan starts with understanding the work involved. Choose a suitable activity, confirm the approved package and calculate the contribution your business will need to make. Before submitting, check that the project has not become retrospective, the quotation matches the generated package, and the Package ID belongs to the correct UEN. The activity cost cap limits the amount used in the calculation, while the annual grant limits restrict the support available. For your next step, define the operational problem you want to solve and review the published requirements for that activity. This will help you choose technology with a clear purpose and apply with a realistic budget. --- ## FAQs 1\. What does EDGE stand for? EDGE is the grant’s name. It is not an acronym. 2\. Can a business that previously received PSG support apply? Yes. Previous PSG, EDG or MRA support does not automatically prevent an EDGE application. The new project must still satisfy the relevant requirements. 3\. Can I skip Package Builder if I do not need add-ons? The briefing says Package Builder is mandatory for the Digitalisation business area even when no Variable Cost Items are selected. 4\. Can adding licences increase the grant amount? It may increase the eligible package cost if the licences are supported and there is room below the cost cap. It does not increase the cap itself. The applicable rate and remaining grant allowance still limit support. 5\. Can I change a generated package? No. The briefing says you must create another package if its configuration needs to change. Use the Package ID matching the final quotation. ## Sign up for CRM Blog | Pepper Cloud Unlock the secrets to building your business better and selling faster with expert views, insights, and how-to-guides. Subscribe Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.