Guide
EDG eligibility checklist: who qualifies and what to prepare
A 10-point checklist to test EDG eligibility before you spend time on an application.
Company eligibility
You must be registered and operating in Singapore, with at least 30% local shareholding. For SME-tier support of up to 50%, your group must have annual sales of S$100m or less, or group employment of 200 or fewer. Non-SMEs are supported at up to 30%.
Project eligibility
EDG funds business transformation in three pillars: Core Capabilities, Innovation & Productivity, and Market Access. The project must produce measurable outcomes — productivity gains, revenue growth, new capability — that Enterprise Singapore can verify post-project.
Financial readiness
EDG is reimbursement-based. You pay project costs first and claim afterwards. Cash flow planning matters — most engagements run over 6–12 months with milestone payments.
Frequently asked questions
QWhat disqualifies an EDG application?
Common rejections: no measurable outcomes, scope overlap with another grant already claimed, weak business case, financially distressed applicant, or work that has already started before approval.
QCan a holding company apply?
Generally the operating company that will deliver the outcomes should apply. We assess group structure during the eligibility call.