Approval & routing workflows
Replacing email-and-spreadsheet approvals with software that routes, tracks and enforces the rules.
EDG Grant / Workflow Automation
EDG Grant for Workflow Automation
Automating a manual, repetitive process is exactly what the EDG’s Innovation & Productivity pillar is for — eligible Singapore SMEs can have up to 50% of the project co-funded.
Workflow automation — and AI-assisted automation — is among the clearest fits for the Enterprise Development Grant (EDG). It sits squarely in the Innovation & Productivity pillar, and the productivity case is usually self-evident: hours of manual work removed, errors cut, throughput raised.
For eligible Singapore SMEs, the EDG co-funds up to 50% of qualifying costs, with no fixed cap, assessed per project by Enterprise Singapore. As with any EDG project, it works on reimbursement, so approval must come before you commit spend.
What qualifies
What kind of automation qualifies?
Automation projects with a measurable before-and-after tend to qualify cleanly. Common examples:
AI enquiry handling & triage
Answering common questions and routing requests automatically, around the clock.
Document & data automation
Extracting, validating and moving data so staff stop re-keying between systems.
Operations & reporting automation
Auto-generated reports and alerts that replace manual compilation.
Up to 50% co-funded
What it means for your budget
A worked example: an automation project in the S$18,000–25,000 range, with up to 50% co-funded, can bring your net cost to roughly S$9,000–12,500 — assessed on qualifying costs. The savings the automation creates often pay back the net cost on their own.
Our automation ROI calculator estimates the hours and money a manual process is costing you, and our project estimator sizes the build — 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
Does AI-powered automation qualify for EDG?
Yes — AI and workflow automation fall under the Innovation & Productivity pillar. The assessment is on the productivity gain and new capability, which an AI automation typically demonstrates clearly.
How do I prove the productivity gain?
A simple before-and-after is strongest: the manual hours, error rate or turnaround time today, and the expected improvement. Our automation ROI calculator helps you quantify it.
Is automation cheaper than a full custom build?
Often, yes — a focused automation can be smaller in scope than an org-wide platform, which is why it is frequently a strong, fundable first project.
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Disclaimer: AppTech System is a software development vendor, not a government agency or appointed grant consultant. The EDG is administered by Enterprise Singapore, which sets all eligibility criteria, support levels and approval decisions — these are subject to change and to your application. The EDG, PSG and MRA are consolidating into the EDGE scheme in the second half of 2026. Verify current details on the official Enterprise Singapore / Business Grants Portal.
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