Brand Transformation for Businesses Growing Across Asia • Up to 70% EDGE Support for Eligible Projects. Learn More
Eligible Singapore businesses expanding overseas can receive up to 70% support for qualifying International Branding activities under Enterprise Singapore’s EDGE Grant. Creativeans supports brand research, strategy and identity development for overseas growth.
{ What is EDGE? }
The EDGE Grant is Enterprise Singapore’s business support scheme for companies undertaking new projects to upgrade capabilities, improve efficiency and expand overseas. It brings support across 8 business areas and over 100 activities under one grant framework.
From 30 September 2026, new applications previously made under the Enterprise Development Grant (EDG), Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) and Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) transitioned to EDGE, while existing applications and projects under these schemes continue to be processed under their original programmes. Support levels and requirements vary by EDGE activity, allowing businesses to identify the activity most relevant to their growth priorities.
{ Eligibility }
{ What EDGE Supports }
EDGE covers 8 business areas and more than 100 activities. For projects aligned with Creativeans’ strategy, branding and sustainability capabilities, relevant activities may include the following. Support levels and requirements vary by activity. The full scope is published on the EnterpriseSG website.
Develop your brand for overseas growth through research, strategy and identity development.
Develop strategies and roadmaps to strengthen business development and future growth.
Build a structured sustainability strategy by identifying material priorities, risks, opportunities and actions.
{ The Comparison }
A quick comparison to help you understand where EDGE fits among other business support schemes.
| CATEGORY | EDGE | GDRD | OTG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of support | Reimbursement grant | Co-funding grant | Co-funding grant |
| Best for | Business upgrading, innovation and growth | Design research and development | Heritage business transformation |
| Main Benefit | Up to 70% support depending on activity | Up to 50% of qualifying project costs | Up to 80% of supportable costs, capped at S$40,000 |
| Administered by | Enterprise Singapore | DesignSingapore Council | National Heritage Board |
| When you benefit | After activity completion and claim approval | 30% upon acceptance; balance after completion | Initial funding upon acceptance; balance after completion |
{ How Creativeans Support }
Creativeans can support selected EDGE activities aligned with our branding, business strategy and sustainability capabilities, depending on your project objectives and the applicable EDGE activity.
Identify the relevant EDGE activity and define the project scope
Conduct business, market, brand and competitor research
Develop business, brand or sustainability strategies
Develop or refresh brand identity for overseas expansion
Deliver approved project outputs and supporting project documentation
Identify the EDGE activity that matches your project and confirm its requirements.
01Prepare the required project information, vendor proposal, quotation and supporting documents.
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Apply through the Business Grants Portal using your company’s Corppass account.
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If approved, review and accept the Letter of Offer outlining the grant and project conditions.
04
Deliver the approved project and required outputs within the qualifying period.
05Complete payment and prepare the required deliverables, payment evidence and claim documents.
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Submit the completed claim and supporting documents through the Business Grants Portal.
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Once the claim is approved, the grant is disbursed through your selected payment method.
08{ FAQ }
EDGE is Enterprise Singapore’s business grant covering more than 100 activities across 8 business areas, supporting companies in areas such as capability development, efficiency, innovation, internationalisation and sustainability.
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