OpenGrant
Enterprise Singapore
Enterprise Singapore's single business grant, launched 30 September 2026. It replaces the Enterprise Development Grant (EDG), Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) and Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG). It funds more than 150 pre-defined activities in 8 business areas, for example Automation & Digitalisation, Business Strategy, Financial Management, Innovation, Internationalisation, Standards and Sustainability. SMEs and non-SMEs can both apply.
Support: Up to 50% of eligible costs for SMEs and up to 30% for non-SMEs. Internationalisation and sustainability activities get up to 70% for SMEs and up to 50% for…
ProductivityDigitalisation & AIOverseas expansionInnovation & R&DSustainabilityBranding & IP
OpenTax incentive
IRAS
400% tax deductions (or a 20% non-taxable cash payout) on qualifying R&D, IP registration, IP acquisition/licensing, approved training and innovation projects with polytechnics/ITE, YA 2024 to YA 2028. AI adoption spending is added for YA 2027-2028.
Support: 400% deduction on first S$400,000 per activity for: R&D in Singapore, IP registration, IP acquisition/licensing (combined; revenue < S$500m), SWDA-supported…
Innovation & R&DBranding & IPTrainingDigitalisation & AI
OpenProgramme
IPOS, IPOS International
Free 45-minute consultation with one of 50+ IP service providers on IP search and registration, strategy, commercialisation, financing and contracts.
Support: Free 45-minute session.
Branding & IP
OpenProgramme
IPOS
Free one-time 45-minute preliminary legal consultation on IP disputes such as cease-and-desist letters, copying, oppositions, invalidation or revocation.
Support: Free 45-minute session (IPOS pays for the initial consultation).
Branding & IP
WIPOOpenProgramme
IPOS, WIPO
Free four-month one-on-one mentorship with WIPO-selected IP experts to build an IP management strategy for enterprises expanding overseas; up to 20 enterprises a year.
Support: Free four-month mentorship.
Branding & IPOverseas expansion
OpenGrant
Enterprise Singapore
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).
Support: Up to 70% for SMEs and up to 50% for non-SMEs. Counts toward the S$100,000 annual EDGE cap.
Overseas expansionBranding & IP
NHBOpenProgramme
National Heritage Board
Recognition scheme for long-standing local businesses; gives branding, marketing and (from Mar 2026) tailored business consultancy, but no direct cash grant.
Support: No direct funding. Designated businesses can apply for NHB's OTG and Enterprise Singapore grants.
Sector-specificBranding & IP