Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) Grant
The Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) grant supported local SMEs expanding into new overseas markets through overseas market promotion, business development and market set-up. Enhanced support of up to 70% of eligible costs took effect on 1 April 2026, capped at S$100,000 per company per new market. New MRA applications closed on 29 September 2026; existing submissions and projects continue under their original scheme, with claims available upon project completion.
Eligibility Criteria
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Business entity registered and operating in Singapore
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At least 30% local equity held by Singaporeans/PRs
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Group annual sales turnover not exceeding S$100 million OR group employment not exceeding 200 employees
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New to target overseas market - annual sales must not have exceeded S$100,000 in any of the preceding 3 years
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Previously benefited companies can reapply if sales remained below S$100,000 threshold (enhancement period: 1 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2026)
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Newly registered companies may apply with adequate financing/manpower demonstration
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Applications should be submitted no more than 6 months before project start date
Existing Applications and Claims
New MRA applications closed on 29 September 2026. For new business-grant support, choose the relevant EDGE activity. Existing MRA applicants can continue managing their submissions, projects and claims through the Business Grants Portal.
Claims and Disbursement
All MRA claims are subject to mandatory audit by a Pre-Qualified Panel auditor. Claims must reach EnterpriseSG no later than 3 months from end of project qualifying period. Single and final claim only - no additional claims after submission. Audit cost supported up to 50%, capped at S$500. Disbursement via PayNow Corporate (~14 working days) or GIRO (~8 weeks). Qualifying costs based on quotation submitted at application stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. New MRA applications closed on 29 September 2026. Use EDGE for new business-grant support. Existing submissions, projects and claims continue under MRA.
Yes, but approval depends on demonstrating adequate financing and manpower to support multiple projects.
Yes, as long as it is not for the same scope of work/services/activities.
Yes, qualifying expenses for tax deduction will be computed net of the MRA grant.
Payment to consultant/vendor (including deposit), contractual agreements/POs signed, employment contracts signed with BD staff, or project commencement before application submission. Exception: Trade fair applications allow advance payment for booth space.
No, MRA supports eligible third-party costs for activities that companies do not have in-house capabilities for. Exception: Overseas Marketing Presence allows deployment of company's own BD staff.
No specific requirement, but BD staff must be stationed in market throughout project. Freelancers and remote workers not supported.
Yes - prior art search, examination, objection, filing costs. IP must be owned by applicant. Singapore IP registration costs eligible when part of international IP application.
If payment not yet made and project not commenced, submit a new application. If project is ongoing, submit a change request via BGP with new vendor quote before project end date.
Yes, but inter-billing must be used to transfer expenses back to the Singapore applicant with supporting documentation.
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