Enterprise Development Grant
Build a custom AI agent. EDG funds up to 70%.
PSG covers pre-approved, off-the-shelf solutions. EDG is for projects built for one business: multi-system integrations, industry-specific AI agents and the process redesign around them. No fixed cap.
When PSG isn't enough.
PSG funds pre-approved tools. EDG funds custom projects. Here's the difference.
| PSG | EDG | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Off-the-shelf, pre-approved solutions | Custom projects tailored to your business |
| Support rate | 50% for SMEs | 50% for SMEs (up to 70% for sustainability) |
| Funding cap | S$30,000 annually | No fixed cap, project-based |
| Scope | Pre-approved vendor list only | Any qualified vendor, custom scope |
| Project complexity | Standard deployments | Multi-system integrations, AI transformation |
Why EDG for custom AI.
No fixed cap
PSG caps at S$30k annually. EDG supports larger, more ambitious projects, the kind that actually transform how your business operates.
Custom scope, not pre-approved
EDG does not limit you to a vendor list. You define the scope from what the business actually needs, and any qualified vendor can deliver it.
Covers capability building
Beyond the technology, EDG can fund process redesign, staff training, and change management. The full transformation, not just the software.
Sustainability premium
Projects with sustainability outcomes can qualify for up to 70% support. AI-driven efficiency improvements often qualify.
What businesses build with EDG.
EDG funds projects that go beyond one off-the-shelf tool.
Multi-system AI agent
An AI agent that connects WhatsApp, your CRM, inventory system, and local platforms like Plato or WESS, handling customer conversations with real-time data from every source.
End-to-end workflow automation
From lead enquiry to quotation to booking to follow-up: an AI system that automates the full customer journey, not just one touchpoint.
Custom AI for operations
Internal AI agents for HR onboarding, procurement processing, inventory management, or data entry automation, trained on your SOPs.
Industry-specific AI deployment
Healthcare triage, childcare communication, F&B order management, manufacturing quality checks: AI agents built for your specific industry workflows.
Singapore systems Voltade has connected.
Voltade's earlier custom agent projects connected directly to the systems Singapore SMEs run.
Common questions.
When should I use EDG instead of PSG?
PSG works for pre-approved, off-the-shelf solutions. Use EDG when your project goes beyond that: multi-system integrations, custom AI agents for operations or industry-specific workflows, or transformation projects that exceed PSG's S$30k cap.
Who files the EDG application?
Your company files it on the Business Grants Portal under its own Corppass. The vendor you engage usually helps scope the project and prepare the business case.
How long does EDG approval take?
Typically 6-8 weeks, sometimes longer for complex projects, so start the application early.
What's the minimum project size for EDG?
There is no official minimum, but EDG is designed for projects above S$30k. For smaller projects, PSG is usually more appropriate.
Can I combine EDG with other grants?
Yes. EDG can be combined with SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) for an additional S$10k. You cannot claim the same cost item under both PSG and EDG, but different components can be funded by different grants.
Has Voltade connected AI agents to Singapore-specific systems?
Yes. Voltade's earlier custom agent projects built production integrations with Plato (clinic management), WESS (workforce management), ECDA reporting and local payment gateways.
Where Volty fits
For businesses that answer customers on WhatsApp
Volty is Voltade's WhatsApp AI agent builder. A business trains its own agent on its SOPs, products and brand voice, and the agent answers enquiries on the business's own WhatsApp number, then takes the booking, logs the order or updates the record in the tools the business already runs. Volty starts at S$199 a month on the Plus plan, with unlimited seats. Volty is sold under Voltade AI Solutions, a PSG Pre-Approved Solution, so eligible Singapore SMEs can receive up to 50% PSG support on it. Talk to Volty to start a 7-day trial: Volty interviews your team and drafts its own instructions, and you read them before anything is live.
EDG funds a project scoped for one company. Volty is a monthly subscription, so a business can start it without an EDG application.
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