If you have been thinking about using the PSG grant to fund a POS upgrade, self-service kiosk, or QR ordering system for your Singapore restaurant or retail outlet, you need to read this now. PSG closes on 29 September 2026 — that is six days away. From 30 September onwards, the government’s business grant landscape changes significantly, with a new scheme called the EDGE Grant taking over.
Here is what you need to know and what you should do before the end of this month.
PSG, EDG and MRA Are Ending on 29 September 2026
Enterprise Singapore has confirmed that three of the most widely used grant schemes for Singapore SMEs — the Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG), the Enterprise Development Grant (EDG), and the Market Readiness Assistance Grant (MRA) — will all cease accepting new applications on 29 September 2026.
If you have an active PSG project underway or a submission already in progress, those will continue to be processed under the existing PSG scheme. You can still submit claims once your project is completed. But new applications after 29 September go under EDGE, not PSG.
What Is the EDGE Grant?
The EDGE Grant is a consolidated government grant scheme administered by Enterprise Singapore. It replaces PSG, EDG, and MRA under a single umbrella, covering 8 business areas and over 100 activities.
For Singapore F&B and retail operators, the most relevant area is Automation & Digitalisation — which covers technology adoption including POS systems, self-ordering kiosks, QR ordering, CRM and loyalty systems, and digital operations tools.
The key numbers:
- Up to 70% funding support for SMEs (this is higher than PSG’s 50% cap)
- Up to S$100,000 in total grant support per year, refreshed on 1 April each year
- Reimbursement basis — you pay first, then claim after the activity is completed
That 70% figure is meaningful. On a $20,000 kiosk implementation, the government could cover up to $14,000 under EDGE, versus $10,000 under PSG. The EDGE Grant is not just a rename — for eligible SMEs, it is a better deal.
What This Means If You Were Planning to Apply for PSG
You have two paths depending on where you are in the process.
If you haven’t started yet and want to move quickly on PSG: The window is closing fast. You would need a vendor quotation and a complete application submitted before 29 September. That is tight but possible for operators who are ready to move. Contact your vendor this week.
If you are comfortable waiting: From 30 September, apply under EDGE instead. The Automation & Digitalisation category covers the same technology solutions that PSG covered — POS, kiosks, QR ordering, CRM — and the SME support rate is higher. The application process goes through the Business Grants Portal (businessgrants.gov.sg) as before.
If you have an active PSG project: Nothing changes. Your project runs to completion under the original PSG terms and you claim as normal.
Why This Matters for Singapore F&B and Retail Operators
The PSG grant has been the primary reason many Singapore restaurants and retail stores finally moved on technology upgrades they had been postponing. It cut the real cost of a POS system, a kiosk, or a QR ordering setup in half — which is often the difference between a project that gets approved and one that stays on the whiteboard.
EDGE continues that support, and for SMEs specifically, the higher funding rate means the business case for upgrading is now stronger than it was under PSG. The $100,000 annual cap also gives operators who want to tackle multiple improvements — say, a kiosk rollout and a CRM implementation in the same year — room to do both under one scheme rather than managing separate applications.
The 8 business areas under EDGE also mean there is more flexibility for operators who want to use grant support for things beyond technology: business strategy, internationalisation, sustainability, and financial management are all in scope.
What to Do This Week
If you have been sitting on a decision to upgrade your technology, the PSG deadline on 29 September is a forcing function. Even if you miss it and go with EDGE instead, the support is there — and at a better rate for SMEs.
The practical next step is to get a quotation from an approved vendor so you understand your exact costs and what the grant offsets. Aptsys is a PSG-approved vendor for POS systems, self-ordering kiosks, QR ordering, and CRM — and we will be working through the EDGE transition with our customers from 30 September onwards.
Visit the Aptsys merchant information page to request a quotation or ask about your grant options. You can also visit Enterprise Singapore’s EDGE Grant page for the official scheme details.
