PSG Grant for Retail: 2026 Eligibility and the EDGE Transition
Retail SMEs are among the heaviest users of the Productivity Solutions Grant — typically for POS, e-commerce, and inventory solutions. Here is where eligibility stands in 2026, and what the announced EDGE consolidation means for your plans.
The current PSG rules at a glance
Under the current PSG rules, a company generally qualifies if it is registered and operating in Singapore, has at least 30% local shareholding, and meets the SME definition — group annual revenue of not more than S$100 million, or not more than 200 employees. Support is at 50% of qualifying costs, capped at S$30,000 per company per year.
Two rules catch many applicants: the solution must be used in Singapore, and you must not have signed with or paid your vendor before applying.
What retail businesses should note
The eligibility criteria are the same across sectors — what differs for retail businesses is which pre-approved solutions apply (commonly POS, e-commerce, and inventory solutions). The pre-approved vendor and solution list is maintained by EnterpriseSG and changes over time.
Whichever solution you choose, do not sign or pay before your application is submitted — prior commitment is an automatic disqualifier under the current rules.
What Budget 2026 changes
Budget 2026 announced that PSG, EDG and MRA will be consolidated into a single grant — EDGE — launching in the second half of 2026. The existing schemes remain in force until then. MRA support for SMEs is enhanced to 70% (1 April 2026 – 31 March 2029), and non-SMEs gain access to internationalization support at up to 50% under EDGE.
EDGE's final eligibility criteria have not been published, so the safest way to plan is to check your position under the current rules and against EDGE as announced, side by side.
Apply now or wait for EDGE?
If you qualify under today's PSG rules and have a concrete solution to buy, applying under known rules is generally the lower-risk path. Waiting means applying under criteria that are not yet final.
If you do not qualify today, the announced EDGE changes may or may not alter your position — run the free check to see both regimes side by side.
Frequently asked questions
- Can a retail company apply for PSG in 2026?
- Yes, if it meets the current criteria: registered and operating in Singapore, at least 30% local shareholding, and group revenue ≤ S$100M or ≤ 200 employees. The scheme remains in force until EDGE launches.
- Is PSG still open after the Budget 2026 announcement?
- Yes. PSG, EDG and MRA remain in force until EDGE launches in the second half of 2026.
- What support does PSG currently give?
- 50% of qualifying costs, capped at S$30,000 per company per year. Final eligibility is determined solely by EnterpriseSG.