Does PSG cover custom software?
Usually only when the exact solution and vendor are pre-approved. Here is how to tell before building the wrong funding plan.
THE SHORT ANSWER
What the programme means in practice
PSG supports the purchase of specific pre-approved productivity solutions and equipment. A bespoke application built by a software agency is not automatically PSG eligible. The company should first find the exact solution package and approved vendor in GoBusiness.
Indicative support
Up to 50% of eligible SME costs
Indicative cap
Up to S$30,000
Vendor model
Pre-approved solution and vendor
When it may fit
A listed, pre-approved solution package purchased from its approved vendor may qualify when the company meets the programme conditions.
When not to assume it fits
A new bespoke app, custom website or unlisted automation project should not be presented as PSG eligible without an exact approved package.
CHECK BEFORE YOU PLAN AROUND IT
A five-point eligibility check
- Find the exact solution package in GoBusiness
- Confirm that the quoted vendor is approved for that package
- Check that the quotation matches the approved package scope
- Apply through the Business Grants Portal before purchase where required
- Treat custom additions outside the package as separate costs
Grant rules and support levels can change. The official programme page and the administering agency remain the source of truth.
Frequently asked questions
Is every business software purchase PSG eligible?
No. The software solution and its vendor must match an approved package under the current programme rules.
Can PSG fund a custom mobile app?
Do not assume it can. A fully custom application normally falls outside a pre-approved solution package unless the exact package says otherwise.
Can we choose any vendor after finding an approved solution?
No. The quotation must come from a vendor approved for that specific solution package.
Can Metabay check the solution list with us?
Yes, as an initial orientation. The official GoBusiness listing and programme owner remain the source of truth for eligibility.
Need a project scope for the application?
We can define the software or training work, outcomes and delivery plan. Your company remains responsible for the application and eligibility check.
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