EDGE Grant - Internationalisation (incl. Market Entry Setup, International Branding) (EDGE Intl)
· Last verified 23 Oct 2026The EDGE business area that replaces the Market Readiness Assistance (MRA). It co-funds overseas trade fairs, finding overseas partners, deploying business development staff overseas, international branding, and the professional services needed to enter a market (incorporation, IP, licences, tax advisory, agreements, trade credit insurance).
- Support
- Up to 70% for SMEs and up to 50% for non-SMEs. Counts toward the S$100,000 annual EDGE cap.
- Maximum funding
- S$100,000
- How to apply
- Business Grants Portal (BGP)
- Apply before starting?
- Yes, before any commitment or payment
Recent changes
This area replaces MRA from 30 Sep 2026. MRA's 'new market' rule (less than S$100k in sales in that market) and its per-market cap no longer apply. The S$100k annual EDGE cap applies instead, and non-SMEs are now eligible at up to 50%.
Who is eligible
- Registered and operating in Singapore
- At least 30% local shareholding
- No work started and no payment made before you apply
- You must still meet eligibility when you submit the claim
- For entity incorporation, you must own more than 50% of the foreign entity, or the maximum the market allows
- Trade fairs already supported under LEAD are excluded
- Activities that only generate domestic business are not supported
Quick eligibility check
- 1. Is your business registered and operating in Singapore with at least 30% local (SC/PR) ownership?
- 2. Is the activity aimed at overseas business rather than domestic sales?
- 3. Have you avoided starting the work or paying the vendor before you apply?
- 4. If you are setting up an overseas entity, will you own more than 50% of it (or the maximum allowed)?
- 5. Is the trade fair or activity free of support from LEAD or another grant?
- 6. Can you finish the project within 18 months of approval?
0 of 6 answered.
What it covers
- Professional service fees (market entry set-up)
- Overseas trade fair participation
- Overseas partner/B2B customer identification
- Overseas business development staff deployment
- International branding
How to apply
- Choose the internationalisation activity and the target market
- Get the vendor proposal, quotation and the vendor's track record in that market
- Apply on BGP with Corppass before the project starts
- Accept the Letter of Offer and finish the project within 18 months
- Sign an audit engagement letter with a panel auditor, then claim within 14 working days
Processing time: About 6 weeks (Market Entry Setup)
Claims: Funding is a reimbursement. You submit deliverables such as the certificate of registration, IP filing, licences or insurance certificates, plus proof of payment and the audit engagement letter.
Documents you need
- Vendor proposal and quotation
- Vendor track record or credentials in the target market
- Projection of overseas sales for 1 year after the project
- Projection of new jobs (overall and Singaporean-only, gross monthly salary above S$5,000) for 1 year after the project
- ACRA bizfile business profile
- At claim: deliverables (incorporation certificate and shareholding documents, IP filing or certificate, licences, tax report, agreements, insurance certificates), proof of payment, English translations, and the audit engagement letter
Frequently asked questions
What is the EDGE Grant - Internationalisation (incl. Market Entry Setup, International Branding)?
The EDGE business area that replaces the Market Readiness Assistance (MRA). It co-funds overseas trade fairs, finding overseas partners, deploying business development staff overseas, international branding, and the professional services needed to enter a market (incorporation, IP, licences, tax advisory, agreements, trade credit insurance).
How much funding does EDGE Intl give?
Up to 70% for SMEs and up to 50% for non-SMEs. Counts toward the S$100,000 annual EDGE cap.
Who is eligible for EDGE Intl?
Applicants must be registered and operating in Singapore, have at least 30% local shareholding. No work started and no payment made before you apply You must still meet eligibility when you submit the claim For entity incorporation, you must own more than 50% of the foreign entity, or the maximum the market allows Trade fairs already supported under LEAD are excluded Activities that only generate domestic business are not supported
How do I apply for EDGE Intl?
Apply through Business Grants Portal (BGP). You must apply before the project starts or any payment is made. Processing time: About 6 weeks (Market Entry Setup).
What documents do I need for EDGE Intl?
Vendor proposal and quotation; Vendor track record or credentials in the target market; Projection of overseas sales for 1 year after the project; Projection of new jobs (overall and Singaporean-only, gross monthly salary above S$5,000) for 1 year after the project; ACRA bizfile business profile; At claim: deliverables (incorporation certificate and shareholding documents, IP filing or certificate, licences, tax report, agreements, insurance certificates), proof of payment, English translations, and the audit engagement letter.
Sources
- Official page: https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/financial-support/edge-grant/internationalisation/market-entry-setup
- https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/financial-support/edge-grant/internationalisation/international-branding
- https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/resources/all-faqs/edge-grant
Information last verified on 23 Oct 2026. Grant rules change often. Always confirm with Enterprise Singapore before you apply.
