If your business has been eyeing the Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) or Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) to fund an AI automation project, there’s a hard deadline you need to know about: PSG, EDG and Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) all cease on 29 September 2026. From 30 September, all new applications move to a single replacement scheme — the EDGE Grant (Enterprise Development, Growth & Expansion).
This guide explains what EDGE is, how it changes AI automation funding for Singapore SMEs, and what to do if you’re currently planning a project.
What is the EDGE Grant?
EDGE is Enterprise Singapore’s consolidated grant, merging three previous schemes — EDG, PSG and MRA — into one application framework. Instead of figuring out which of three grants your project fits under, EDGE covers everything through a single point of entry across 8 business areas and over 100 supported activities:
- Automation & Digitalisation (this is where AI automation projects sit)
- Business Strategy
- Financial Management
- Innovation
- Internationalisation
- Standards
- Sustainability
- Talent and capability development, grouped under the same umbrella
For an AI automation agency’s clients, the practical read is simple: PSG’s old “pre-scoped IT solutions” model and EDG’s “custom transformation project” model both now live inside EDGE’s Automation & Digitalisation category, alongside an expanded list of AI-enabled and digital solutions that Budget 2026 specifically called out for growth.
Key numbers SMEs need to know
- Support level: up to 70% co-funding for SMEs, up to 50% for non-SMEs. The exact percentage depends on the specific activity, not a flat rate across the board.
- Annual cap: up to S$100,000 in total grant support per year, shared across all EDGE activities combined (not per activity) — refreshed every 1 April.
- Disbursement: reimbursement basis only. You pay the vendor in full first, then claim after the activity is completed.
- Cutover date: EDG, PSG and MRA cease 29 September 2026. EDGE opens for new applications 30 September 2026.
What happens to my existing PSG or EDG application?
If you already have an EDG, PSG or MRA project submitted or in progress, Enterprise Singapore has confirmed these will continue to be processed under the old scheme, and you can still submit claims once the project is completed. You do not need to restart under EDGE. The cutover only affects new applications from 30 September onwards.
How this affects an AI automation project specifically
Nothing about the underlying case for funding an AI automation project changes — the same categories of cost (software licensing, implementation, integration, staff training) are still fundable. What changes is the application path and, potentially, the exact co-funding percentage for a given activity, since EDGE assigns support levels per activity rather than per scheme. If you’re budgeting a project that combines automation with, say, a sustainability or internationalisation component, EDGE’s single-application structure may actually simplify things by letting one submission cover both, up to the shared annual cap.
The practical guidance for Singapore SMEs, especially in sectors like clinics, tuition centres, F&B, auto workshops, and professional services where project timelines can be planned a few weeks out: if your AI automation project is scoped and ready to go, there is a real incentive to submit under PSG or EDG before 29 September 2026, while the scheme’s rules and support levels are well understood. If you’re still in the scoping phase, EDGE from 30 September is simply the new front door — the underlying government commitment to funding AI adoption for SMEs hasn’t gone away, it’s been consolidated.
4-step action plan before the cutover
- Confirm your project scope now. If you’ve been considering an AI automation project (chatbot, workflow automation, CRM integration, document processing), get a solution provider to scope it and provide a quotation before late September.
- Check which scheme fits better. A single AI tool purchase may fit PSG’s pre-scoped list; a multi-system, custom-built automation project is more likely an EDG-style transformation project. A grant consultant or your solution provider can confirm this quickly.
- Submit before 29 September 2026 if you want the legacy scheme. Applications submitted before the cutoff continue under the current rules to completion.
- If you miss the window, don’t stop planning — apply under EDGE from 30 September. The support (up to 70% for SMEs) and the underlying government priority on AI adoption both carry over; only the application mechanics change.
Frequently asked questions
Is EDGE better or worse than PSG/EDG for AI projects?
Too early to say definitively — EDGE only opens 30 September 2026. What’s confirmed is the overall SME co-funding ceiling (up to 70%) and the annual cap (S$100,000) are comparable in structure to the old schemes. The main change is one application framework instead of three, with support levels set per activity.
Can I still apply for PSG or EDG today?
Yes, until 29 September 2026. Existing and new PSG/EDG/MRA applications submitted before that date continue to be processed under the current rules.
Does EDGE cover the same AI/digital solutions PSG used to cover?
Yes — Automation & Digitalisation is one of EDGE’s 8 core business areas, and Budget 2026 specifically expanded coverage for AI-enabled and digital solutions within it. The pre-approved solution categories are expected to be published as EDGE’s activity list goes live.
What if my project spans more than one business area, like automation and sustainability?
This is one of the specific improvements EDGE is designed for — a single application can draw from the shared S$100,000/year cap across multiple business areas, rather than requiring separate applications under separate legacy schemes.
Where can I check the latest official details?
Enterprise Singapore’s EDGE Grant page is the authoritative source and will be updated as the 30 September launch approaches and the full activity list is published.
Stack AI helps Singapore SMEs scope and implement AI automation projects that qualify for government co-funding — including navigating the PSG-to-EDGE transition. Get in touch to check whether your project should go in before the 29 September cutover or under the new EDGE framework.
