Top SME Grants in Singapore 2026

Running a business in Singapore isn’t easy, especially when you’re trying to grow with limited time, funds, and people. The good thing is, you don’t have to do it all on your own. The Singapore Government offers several grants designed to help you improve how your business runs, adopt digital tools, or explore new markets.

In this guide, we’ve put together the main SME grants for 2026. You’ll get a clear idea of what each one covers, who’s eligible, and how they can help your business grow.

Let’s dive in and see which grants could make the biggest difference for you.

1. EDGE Grant

The EDGE Grant replaced EDG, PSG and MRA on 30 September 2026. It co-funds over 150 activities in areas such as automation and digitalisation, business strategy, financial management, innovation, internationalisation, standards and sustainability. Upgrading projects, software adoption and overseas expansion now all run through this one grant.

Grant amount

• Support is a percentage of qualifying costs, set per activity. SMEs get a higher rate than larger companies.
• Total support is capped per company each year, across all activities.
• Check the current rates and cap on the EDGE Grant page before you budget.

Eligibility

• A business entity registered in Singapore
• At least 30% of the company owned by Singapore citizens and/or permanent residents. A company wholly owned by founders abroad does not qualify.
• To count as an SME: group annual sales turnover of no more than SGD 100 million, or group employment of no more than 200 workers
• Other requirements may apply, depending on the activity

How to apply

• Step 1: Find the activity that fits your project on Enterprise Singapore's website or BizSG.
• Step 2: Log in to the Business Grants Portal (BGP) from that activity's page with Corppass. Your own staff must submit, not a vendor or consultant.
• Step 3: Submit one application per activity, with quotations and project details.
• Step 4: Don't start work or pay a supplier, even a deposit, before you submit. Retrospective applications are rejected.

Already applied under EDG, PSG or MRA? Applications submitted before 30 September 2026 are still assessed under the old scheme, and approved projects are supported until the claim is paid. You can't apply under EDGE for the same project.

2. SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

As your business grows, it’s just as important to help your team grow with it. The SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) supports this by helping you invest in your team’s growth and your company’s transformation. 

It gives eligible employers a one-off SGD 10,000 credit that covers up to 90% of out-of-pocket costs for approved training and transformation programmes. The credit is automatically applied when you join approved programmes, so there’s no separate application needed.

Grant amount

• Eligible employers get a credit of SGD 10,000, covering up to 90% of costs for approved training or business development programmes.

Eligibility

• Registered as a business entity in Singapore and operating locally
• Notified as eligible through your Corppass account

* Eligibility was set by qualifying periods that ended in 2021, so newly incorporated companies can’t receive it.

How to apply

There’s no separate application needed. If your business qualifies, the credits will appear automatically in your Corppass account and be applied when you join approved programmes.

Other SME Grants to Explore

Beyond the main grants, there are several other programmes available to businesses already operating in Singapore. These provide additional support depending on your industry or goals.

They may not apply to every SME, but they’re worth exploring if they fit what you’re doing.

Energy Efficiency Grant (EEG)

If you’re in the food, retail, or manufacturing sectors, the Energy Efficiency Grant (EEG) helps you adopt energy-saving equipment to cut down on utility costs while improving sustainability.

Startup SG Founder / Tech / Accelerator

The Startup SG suite supports early-stage businesses developing new products or technologies. Depending on your track, you can receive startup capital, mentorship, or accelerator support to grow your ideas faster.

Sustainability Reporting Grant (SRG)

To help businesses align with international standards, the Sustainability Reporting Grant (SRG) provides funding for preparing your first sustainability report under the ISSB framework.

Business Improvement Fund (BIF)

Tourism-related companies can apply for the Business Improvement Fund (BIF) to enhance service quality and visitor experience through digital innovation and new technology.

Agri-Food Cluster Transformation Fund (ACT)

The Agri-Food Cluster Transformation Fund (ACT) supports agrifood businesses looking to adopt automation and technology that boost productivity and sustainability.

You can explore the Grants & Support Directory on GoBusiness to find schemes that match your company’s goals and eligibility.

Final Note

Each grant has a different purpose, so the right one really depends on what your business needs most. Whether you’re improving daily operations, exploring new markets, or helping your team build new skills, there’s support available for you here in Singapore.

Take a look at the options that fit your goals, get your documents ready, and apply through the Business Grants Portal when you’re set. With the right grant, growing your business gets a little easier.