When it is time to digitalise, the most common grant question is PSG or EDG. They fund very different kinds of digital projects. Here is how to pick.
The core difference
It comes down to off-the-shelf versus custom. The PSG funds pre-approved, ready-made productivity tools you adopt as-is. The EDG funds larger, tailored projects where technology is part of a broader capability or process transformation.
| PSG | EDG | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Adopting a specific ready-made tool | Custom or broader transformation |
| Solution type | Pre-approved, off-the-shelf | Tailored to your business |
| Typical support | Up to 50%, capped | Up to 50% (SME) |
| Speed | Faster, simpler | More involved, scoped project |
Choose the PSG when...
You already know the specific tool you want — accounting software, a booking or POS system, an inventory tool, or an off-the-shelf AI tool from the approved list. It is the faster, simpler route for a defined purchase.
Choose the EDG when...
The project is bigger than buying a tool — you are rethinking a process, building something custom, or the technology is one part of a wider strategy or capability change. The EDG is built for projects with outcomes, not products.
A simple test: if you can name the exact product you want to buy, it is probably PSG. If the answer is “it depends what we design”, it is probably EDG.
Can you use both?
Often yes, in sequence — use the EDG to design a transformation, then the PSG to adopt specific tools it calls for. Note that both are among the schemes folding into the new EDGE grant in 2026, so check the current position. For the full picture, see our 2026 grants map.
The short version
Use the PSG to adopt a specific off-the-shelf digital or AI tool, and the EDG for custom or broader digital transformation. If you can name the exact product, it is usually PSG; if it depends on what you design, it is usually EDG. Both are being consolidated into EDGE in 2026.