Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) for Branding

Today and into the future, companies that thrive are the ones that have strong business foundations and strategies, adopt technology and innovative business processes, and grow their overseas presence.

The Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) administrated by Enterprise Singapore helps Singapore companies grow and transform. This grant supports strategic projects that help you upgrade your business capabilities, innovate or venture overseas.

From 1 April 2023, SMEs can receive up to 50% support for EDG (sustainability-related projects may be supported at up to 70% from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2026).

EDG Grant for Branding

Singapore-based companies can tap on EDG Grant (previously known as CDG) to transform your brand.

We have a proven, tried-and-true method for developing a brand that covers brand audit, brand positioning, brand identity, to brand touchpoints. We have successfully implemented the Creativeans BrandBuilder® methodology with many clients in a broad range of industries, with processes broken down into critical phases and tailored to achieve your brand objectives.

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Application FAQs

For EDG applications, SMEs can apply for EDG Grant if they meet the following criteria:

Be registered and operating in Singapore
Have a minimum of 30% local shareholding
Be in a financially viable position to start and complete the project

We are Registered Management Consultants (RMC), an Enterprise Singapore-recognised certification programme for management consultants aligned to SS 680:2021 Specification for Management Consultants. With effect from 1 January 2017, SMEs seeking EDG support for consultancy-related costs under their capability upgrading projects will have to engage certified management consultants who possess Enterprise Singapore-recognised certification.

Our lead consultants Kimming Yap and Yulia Saksen are registered management consultants (RMC) and recognised industry leaders.
We have over a decade of track record working with SMEs to apply for government grants.
Our team will support you in the grant application process and provide reliable advice.

Need advice on EDG grant? Drop us an email and we would gladly assist. Alternatively, visit our Enterprise Development Grant FAQ page below.

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Double Tax Deduction for Internationalisation (DTDi)

Administrated by IRAS, companies planning to expand overseas can benefit from the DTDi tax deduction scheme with a 200% tax deduction on eligible expenses for international market expansion and investment development activities. DTDi supports activities across key stages of a company’s overseas growth journey.

Creativeans supports Singapore companies in packaging design for overseas markets and prepares you to embark on your brand internationalisation journey.

OBJECTIVES

With the outlined requirements and challenges, Creativeans intends to embark on the following:

To promote the company’s new products and services to new target market(s)
To promote the company’s new products and services to existing customers
To promote the company’s existing products and services to existing markets so as to increase market share

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FAQs

Qualifying costs for the Design of Packaging for Overseas Markets include:

Third-Party Consultancy Fees (e.g., fees paid to marketing firms, consulting firms, design firms)
Cost for producing prototype of the packaging*

Please note that only the cost of engaging a third-party consultant qualifies for DTDi. Printing costs of the packaging does not qualify for DTDi.

Our lead consultants Kimming Yap and Yulia Saksen are certified consultants and recognised industry leaders.
We have over a decade of track record working with SMEs to apply for government grants.
Our team will support you in the grant application process and provide reliable advice.

Need advice on Design for Business Grant? Drop us an email and we would gladly assist. Alternatively, visit DesignSingapore Council webpage below for more information.

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Market Readiness Assistance (MRA)

The Market Readiness Assistance (MRA) grant administrated by Enterprise Singapore helps companies expand into new markets overseas by defraying the costs of overseas market promotion, business development and set-up.

Creativeans supports Singapore companies in their overseas marketing and PR activities.

The enhanced MRA grant cap of up to S$100,000 will be extended until 31 March 2025.

MRA for Overseas Market Promotion

Singapore companies can tap on the MRA Grant with Creativeans for their overseas market promotion.

We help to cover activities including:

PR Development
Content Distribution
Media Clipping and Monitoring
Onsite Photography and Videography
Onsite Media Management

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FAQs

To be eligible, businesses must:

Be registered and operating in Singapore
Have at least 30% local equity held directly or indirectly by Singapore(s) and/or Singapore PR(s), determined by the ultimate individual ownership
New to target overseas market
Company has a Group Annual Sales Turnover not exceeding S$100 million OR a Group employment size not exceeding 200 employees

We are Registered Management Consultants (RMC), an Enterprise Singapore-recognised certification programme for management consultants aligned to SS 680:2021 Specification for Management Consultants. With effect from 1 January 2017, SMEs seeking EDG support for consultancy-related costs under their capability upgrading projects will have to engage management consultants who possess Enterprise Singapore-recognised certification.

Our lead consultants Kimming Yap and Yulia Saksen are certified consultants and recognised industry leaders.
We have over a decade of track record working with SMEs to apply for government grants.
Our team will support you in the grant application process and provide reliable advice.

Need advice on EDG grant? Drop us an email and we would gladly assist. Alternatively, visit our Enterprise Development Grant FAQ page below.

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Creativeans combine international design expertise with regional knowledge and affordability. Their small team have provided an attentive service you perhaps wouldn’t find with a larger company.

Allard Nooy, CEO, InfraCo Asia

We had very helpful insights into how to shape our brand and products. They provided valuable input and advice on various aspects beyond their scope of work. Ultimately, they gave us a clear direction into brand development, making the brand more focused on its strengths and we feel now better positioned to move ahead with what we initially started. If we could go back in time, we would have engaged them at an even earlier stage.

Antonio Miscellaneo, Founder, Hoola Hoola

Creativeans is made up of a dynamic team with absolutely great creative ideas. Detailed oriented, hardworking and very willing to go the extra mile to satisfy client’s request. A definite recommend for anyone looking for a trusted and experienced 360 brand development team.

Felicia Teh, Marketing Manager, Lubritrade Group of Companies

We were very satisfied with the amount of data collected, and with their analysis and recommendations, we identified how to create a unique brand position for our company. We have seen increased brand awareness and now have a strong differentiation factor from our competitors, our sales team have also been reporting positive feedback from customers.

Jake Tan, Executive Director, Admira

We are impressed with Creativeans’ systematic approach towards identifying the gaps in our brand image, the active listening to our branding needs and the creative energy that was poured into crafting your designs. We also appreciate the excellent post project service and assistance rendered to our in-house marketing team in the implementation phase.

James Yin, Marketing Manager, ParexGroup

Creativeans is one of the most creative and professional design and brand consultants I have worked with. Their work is smart, thoughtful and absolutely beautiful! I highly recommend them to anyone looking to launch a new brand or refresh their existing brand.

Judy Tham, Founder, One Elephant

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