- Singapore SME owners researching how the former PSG, EDG and CTC schemes worked
- Business owners who started a project under one of these schemes before 29 September 2026
- Operations or marketing leads comparing the old framework with the new EDGE Grant
- Companies wanting historical context before reading Bluehive's EDGE Grant guides
- !You're unsure whether an old quote or proposal referencing PSG, EDG or CTC is still valid
- !You had a PSG-funded project underway when the scheme ceased and want to know what changed
- !You want to understand how these schemes worked before comparing them to the EDGE Grant
- !You're worried about paperwork, timelines and being locked into an outdated framework
PSG — Productivity Solutions Grant (ceased 29 September 2026)
PSG funded pre-approved solutions — digital tools, e-commerce platforms, HR/accounting software, and PSG Digital Marketing packages. It was the fastest scheme to activate because vendors and scopes were pre-vetted.
PSG ceased on 29 September 2026 and was replaced by the EDGE Grant from 30 September 2026. Bluehive's eligible digital marketing solutions remain Pre-Approved Solutions under the IMDA SMEs Go Digital programme, now supported through the EDGE Grant framework.
- Historical support level: up to 50% (subject to prevailing rates at the time)
- Was best for: pre-approved digital tools, PSG Digital Marketing packages
- Historical timeline to start: fastest — pre-approved vendors and scopes
- Now: apply for equivalent support under the EDGE Grant
EDG — Enterprise Development Grant
EDG supports larger, customised projects across three pillars: Core Capabilities (brand, strategy, HR), Innovation & Productivity, and Market Access. It's designed for meaningful transformation, not off-the-shelf tools.
Best for SMEs ready for structured, senior-consultant-led projects — brand and growth transformation, business process redesign, or market expansion. Timelines are longer because scopes are custom.
- Typical support level: up to 50% (SMEs), subject to prevailing rates
- Best for: bespoke brand, growth or productivity transformation
- Timeline to start: 6–10 weeks for scoping and approval
- Weakness: heavier scoping process — not for small, tactical spend
CTC — Company Training Committee grant
CTC (run by NTUC) supports workforce transformation projects — job redesign, upskilling and structured change management. It's the people side of transformation, not the tools side.
Best for SMEs undertaking AI adoption, automation or process transformation that changes how jobs are done. It pairs naturally with EDG or genuine AI/process work.
- Typical support level: significant subsidy for workforce transformation activities
- Best for: job redesign, workforce upskilling, AI change management
- Timeline to start: aligns with the transformation project it supports
- Weakness: not a substitute for software or marketing spend
How SMEs used to sequence them across 12–24 months
Before the switchover, the strongest SME transformations combined these schemes over time. A common historical sequence:
- Months 0–3: PSG Digital Marketing package to activate quick wins
- Months 3–9: EDG-supported brand or process transformation
- Months 6–12: CTC-supported job redesign and workforce transformation
- Months 12–24: MRA for market expansion (if going regional)
What replaced them: the EDGE Grant
From 30 September 2026, eligible Singapore companies apply for business grant support under the EDGE Grant, which replaces the former PSG, EDG and MRA schemes. Instead of choosing between separate schemes, SMEs now pick the relevant business area and apply once.
Eligibility, qualifying costs and support level are subject to prevailing EDGE Grant and IMDA SMEs Go Digital requirements and approval by the granting authority. See our EDGE Grant guides for current detail.
How to choose — the honest way
The right question isn't 'which grant should I apply for?' It's 'what does my business actually need in the next 12 months?' The grant follows the strategy — never the other way round.
Any consultant who sells you a grant before understanding your business is optimising for their commission, not your outcome.
What this looks like for a real SME
Retail SME — PSG first, EDG later (historical example)
A retail brand used PSG Digital Marketing to accelerate SEO and social while brand strategy was being scoped. Six months later, EDG funded the brand + growth transformation. Sequenced properly, both grants worked in the same direction. A similar sequence today would run through the EDGE Grant.
Logistics SME — EDG + CTC together
A logistics operator ran an EDG-supported AI OCR transformation while pairing CTC-supported job redesign for the affected admin roles. The workforce transitioned smoothly and CTC covered a meaningful portion of the change management.
Key takeaways
- PSG, EDG and CTC ceased on 29 September 2026 and are now replaced by the EDGE Grant.
- Historically: PSG = fast, pre-approved. EDG = deeper, custom. CTC = people and workforce.
- Choose the strategy first — the grant follows.
- Grants offset cost; they don't replace strategy or execution quality.
- For current projects, work with a consultant who is already across the EDGE Grant framework.
Frequently asked questions
Is PSG still available?
No. The Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) ceased on 29 September 2026. Eligible Singapore companies now apply for business grant support under the EDGE Grant from 30 September 2026, subject to prevailing eligibility requirements.
What happened to EDG and CTC?
EDG and CTC, alongside PSG, have been consolidated into the single EDGE Grant from 30 September 2026. Applications submitted before 29 September 2026 under the old schemes are still processed and claimed as usual.
Could I previously claim PSG and EDG at the same time?
Historically, yes — SMEs could use them in the same year on different scopes, as long as the same cost item was not double-claimed across two grants. Under the EDGE Grant, this now sits within a single application and one annual funding cap.
What's the difference between the old PSG Digital Marketing package and EDGE-supported branding?
PSG Digital Marketing was a defined, pre-approved package (SEO, SEM, social, content). EDG-supported branding was a custom project scoped around your business — positioning, identity, brand system, growth strategy. Both types of support now sit under the EDGE Grant.
Do I still need an IMDA pre-approved vendor?
For Pre-Approved Solutions under the IMDA SMEs Go Digital programme, yes — the vendor must be an IMDA Pre-Approved Solution Provider. For other EDGE Grant-supported projects, the criterion is a qualified consultant, but you should still choose someone with a real track record.
