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EDG Grant / Custom Software Development
EDG Grant for Custom Software Development
For eligible Singapore SMEs, the Enterprise Development Grant can co-fund up to 50% of a custom software build — turning a project you’ve been putting off into one you can act on.
A custom software project is exactly the kind of work the Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) is designed to support. Administered by Enterprise Singapore, the EDG co-funds up to 50% of qualifying costs for SMEs — with no fixed dollar cap, assessed per project — when a build genuinely improves productivity or creates new capability.
Custom software typically sits under the EDG’s Innovation & Productivity pillar, which covers automation, process redesign and product development. The practical effect is simple: the grant reduces the cost of a project you already want to do. It does not make software free, and it works on a reimbursement basis — so the sequence matters (more on that below).
What qualifies
What kind of custom software qualifies?
The test is whether the build improves productivity or creates new capability — not whether software is involved. Projects that typically qualify include:
Bespoke ERP, inventory or CRM systems
Built around how your business actually operates, rather than forced into a generic tool.
Operations dashboards & reporting
Turning scattered data into a single, live view for faster decisions.
System integration
Connecting fragmented tools into one streamlined operation.
Up to 50% co-funded
What it means for your budget
A worked example: a S$40,000 custom build, with up to 50% co-funded, can bring your net cost to roughly S$20,000 — assessed on qualifying costs by Enterprise Singapore. Larger, multi-feature platforms scale up, but the same logic applies.
To size your own project first, our project estimator returns an indicative range in about 30 seconds, and our cost-benchmark guide breaks down what drives the number — both useful before you model the grant.
The sequence that matters most
EDG works on reimbursement, so you must secure approval before you commit spend: scope and quote the project, apply via the Business Grants Portal with Corppass, get approval, then build and claim. Our EDG hub walks through eligibility and the full application sequence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions we hear most
01Does a custom software build definitely qualify for EDG?
Not automatically — each project is assessed by Enterprise Singapore on whether it improves productivity or builds new capability, and on your company’s eligibility. A clear before-and-after productivity story qualifies far more cleanly than a like-for-like rebuild.
02Can I claim EDG for software I have already started?
Generally no. EDG supports a project before you commit and pay, and is disbursed after deliverables are completed. You should secure approval before signing or paying a vendor.
03Is there a cap on how much I can claim?
There is no fixed dollar cap on EDG — each project is assessed on its qualifying costs, with SMEs supported up to 50% and non-SMEs up to 30%.
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