EDG vs PSG: Which Government Grant Is Right for Your Business?

EDG and PSG are two common Singapore business grants, but they solve different problems. PSG is usually for pre-scoped productivity solutions, while EDG is for broader business development projects with a clearer transformation scope.

EDG vs PSG at a glance

Question	Choose PSG when…	Choose EDG when…
What are you buying?	A listed IT solution, equipment or pre-scoped package	A customised project with defined outcomes
Project complexity	Simple adoption or implementation	Capability building, innovation or overseas growth
Vendor scope	Usually pre-approved or pre-scoped	Often consultant/vendor proposal
Evidence needed	Quotation, approval, usage and claim documents	Project proposal, milestones, impact and deliverables

When PSG is the better fit

Choose PSG when your need matches an available pre-scoped solution such as accounting software, HR software, inventory systems or sector productivity equipment.

When EDG is the better fit

Choose EDG when the business needs a tailored project such as process redesign, product development, market access or deeper productivity improvement.

Decision checklist

• Is the solution listed under PSG? Check PSG first.
• Does the project need custom deliverables? Check EDG.
• Is the goal overseas market entry? Check MRA or EDG depending on scope.
• When unsure, compare eligibility on official portals.

Common mistakes

• Trying to force a custom project into PSG.
• Using EDG for routine operating expenses.
• Signing before grant approval.
• Not measuring outcomes for an EDG-style project.

Sources and latest checks

This guide was last reviewed in June 2026. Check the official pages before filing or applying because rates, eligibility, support levels and application windows can change: EnterpriseSG EDG, EnterpriseSG PSG, Business Grants Portal.

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