The PSG Grant for F&B Tech in Singapore: What Operators Can Claim, and How

The PSG grant — short for the Productivity Solutions Grant — is the most accessible way for a Singapore F&B business to defray the cost of the technology it already needs: a proper POS, online ordering, an inventory or accounting system. It covers up to 50% of the cost of pre-approved solutions, up to an annual cap of S$30,000 per company. The catch is procedural, not financial: PSG only pays for solutions on an approved list, and only if you apply before you commit. This guide walks through what an F&B operator can claim, who qualifies, and the exact order of steps that keeps a claim valid.

What is the PSG grant, and who runs it?

The Productivity Solutions Grant helps businesses adopt pre-scoped IT solutions, equipment and consultancy services to improve productivity. It is administered by Enterprise Singapore, together with the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) for the digital solutions, and applications are handled through the government’s Business Grants Portal.

PSG offers two kinds of support. Sector-specific solutions are curated for a particular industry — food services among them — and aligned to that sector’s digital roadmap. Generic solutions, such as accounting or HR/payroll software, are open to companies across every sector. Both are drawn from the same vetted directory, which matters: PSG is not an open reimbursement of any tech you buy, but a subsidy on solutions government agencies have already pre-approved.

How much does PSG cover, and what’s the annual cap?

PSG funds up to 50% of the qualifying cost of a pre-approved solution. On top of that percentage sits a ceiling: each company faces an annual grant cap of S$30,000 for solutions supported by Enterprise Singapore, running from 1 April to 31 March the following year. Once you have used up that cap, you wait until the next cycle refreshes it before claiming again.

One detail trips up first-time applicants: the grant is calculated on the qualifying package cost, which can be lower than the total package cost shown on a quotation. Check which portion of a vendor’s quote actually qualifies before you assume the 50% applies to the whole invoice.

Which F&B tech can you actually claim under PSG?

For an F&B operator, the relevant question is not “is my software eligible?” but “is this specific product listed in the directory?” The PSG Solutions Directory is searchable by sector and by solution or vendor name, and the food-services and generic listings cover the categories most kitchens and front-of-house teams need: point-of-sale systems, online food ordering and e-commerce, inventory and procurement, accounting, and HR/payroll.

The practical move is to shortlist by capability, then check the directory before you commit. If you are adopting a POS or online-ordering platform — the category Warely builds in — confirm the exact package you want is on the list, because PSG pays against the listed solution, not the vendor’s brand in general. A product that looks similar but is not pre-approved will not be claimable.

Is your F&B business eligible for PSG?

The baseline criteria are straightforward. Your business must be registered and operating in Singapore, and the solution, equipment or consultancy you buy must be used in Singapore. Two further conditions apply only in specific cases: selected solutions require a minimum of 30% local shareholding, and consultancy-service solutions require at least three local employees at the point of application.

Because the 30% local-shareholding rule is tied to particular solutions rather than the grant as a whole, check the requirement listed against the specific product you want rather than assuming you are in or out. If your shareholding changes and you no longer meet a criterion by the claims stage, that claim will not be supported — so eligibility is worth confirming at both application and claim.

How do you apply for PSG, step by step?

The official flow is short, and the order matters:

1. Find your solution. Search the PSG directory for solutions eligible for your sector and pick the one that fits your operation.
2. Get a quotation from the pre-approved vendor for that specific solution.
3. Apply on the Business Grants Portal (BGP). You will need a Corppass account to transact.
4. Wait for the outcome, then proceed with the purchase once approved.
5. Submit your grant claim on the BGP before the claim due date to receive the payout.

The single rule that governs all of this: do not pay, place a deposit, or sign for the solution before you submit the application. PSG will not support a purchase you had already committed to.

What mistakes cost F&B operators their PSG claim?

Three errors account for most rejected or forfeited claims. The first is paying first and applying later: PSG will not support retrospective applications where you have already made a payment, placed a deposit, or signed a contract for the solution before submitting — and that is unrecoverable. The second is buying a solution that is not in the directory, or a version of a listed product that was never pre-approved. The third is a governance trap: do not share your Corppass with a vendor to submit an application or claim on your behalf. You should transact yourself; a vendor offering to “handle the whole grant for you” with your login is a warning sign, not a convenience.

Treat PSG as part of your procurement plan rather than an afterthought. Decide the capability you need, confirm the exact package is pre-approved, get the quotation, apply, and only then buy. Done in that order, a mid-range POS or ordering system that would otherwise be a full-price outlay becomes a half-price one, up to the annual cap.

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