Use the EDG to improve resource efficiency through automation and technology.

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To defray the cost of large scale deployment of automation solutions, eligible businesses can also apply for the 100% Investment Allowance (IA). The support under IA is net of grant and the approved capital expenditure is capped at S$10 million per project. As announced at Budget 2023, the scheme will be extended for another three years until 31 March 2026.

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You may indicate your interest when applying for EDG. EnterpriseSG will evaluate the application and advise if you are eligible for the Investment Allowance.

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Types of Projects Eligible for the EDG:

• Adoption/development of sophisticated hardware and/or software solutions

• Development of a strategic roadmap, business frameworks, policies or processes

• Training of staff to deploy solutions

• Resource optimisation projects with specified projected quantitative resource efficiency improvements, such as reduction of:

  • Carbon emissions (tCO2e)

  • Energy consumption (kWh or kJ)

  • Waste generation (tons)

  • Water consumption (l or cm3)

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What is not covered: 

• Set-up costs that are essential to starting a business

• Cost of equipment and gadgets, such as copiers, laptops, tablets and mobile phones

• Equipment and software costs that are supported under the Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG)

• Replacement/ addition of solutions with little changes to resource efficiency and no new capabilities developed, unless the replacement/ addition is part of a larger, integrated system that enhances resource efficiency

• Replacement of faulty solutions or equipment

• Installation of conventional, operational and off-the-shelf solutions, appliances or devices (e.g. energy-saving LED lightings, solar panels)