Food & Beverage Kitchen Automation (PSG)

If you run an F&B business with a central kitchen in Singapore, you know what eats into margins — handwritten orders getting lost between front-of-house and kitchen, stock that runs out mid-service, and food waste from poor demand forecasting. Government grants can fund up to 50% of pre-approved kitchen automation software and equipment, so you can tighten operations without absorbing the full cost.

Two grants matter most: PSG covers up to 50% of pre-approved F&B solutions (capped at S$30,000), including connected business suites for digital ordering and kitchen display, plus food services equipment like automated fryers and dishwashers. EDG funds larger transformation projects such as central kitchen redesign or multi-outlet workflow overhaul. This guide walks through which grant fits what, the pre-approved options, and how to apply.

Scenario

Who: F&B business owner with central kitchen

What: Automating kitchen operations and order management

Grants: PSG (primary), EDG (larger transformation)

At a glance (what to apply for)

What grants can F&B owners apply for?

Primary Grant

• Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) — up to 50% support, max S$30,000 for pre-approved F&B software (connected business suites) and food services equipment

Conditional Grant

• Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) — supports larger business improvement projects such as central kitchen workflow redesign, multi-outlet scaling, or supply chain transformation (support level depends on your profile and project)

What each grant covers

PSG pre-approved software and equipment for F&B

The PSG catalogue lists 98 solutions across four F&B categories. Here are the most relevant for kitchen automation:

Connected business suites (digital ordering + POS + kitchen)

• Aigens Digital Solution for F&B Version 5.0 (Aigens Technology (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.) — S$4,480 to S$8,960 qualifying cost. Digital ordering, kitchen display, and POS integration for streamlined front-to-back operations.
• AppsPOS Digital Solution Version 5.0 (AppsPOS Pte. Ltd.) — S$3,800 to S$9,988 qualifying cost. F&B point-of-sale with digital ordering and connected kitchen management.
• EPOS Integrated Digital Solution for F&B (EPOS Pte. Ltd.) — S$8,100 to S$12,400 qualifying cost. Full-stack F&B solution with ordering, kitchen display, inventory tracking, and reporting.

General food services equipment

• Automated Dishwasher — S$5,000 qualifying cost
• Automated Deep Fryer [20L - 24L] — S$3,000 qualifying cost
• Automated Noodle Boiler — S$10,000 qualifying cost

Example budget (what 50% support looks like)

How to apply for F&B kitchen automation grants (step by step)

1. Map your kitchen bottleneck (1 week) — order errors, slow ticket times, stock-outs mid-service, manual inventory counting, high food waste
2. Decide: software, equipment, or both (1 week) — connected business suites handle ordering and data; food services equipment handles physical prep; you can apply for both under PSG
3. Shortlist PSG packages (1-2 weeks) — confirm the exact vendor + package is on the PSG catalogue under “Connected Business Suite” or “General Food Services Equipment”
4. Get 2-3 quotes (1-2 weeks) — ask for a clear breakdown: hardware, software, installation, training, and ongoing subscription
5. Apply before paying (same week) — submit via Business Grants Portal; do not pay deposits or sign contracts that count as commitment
6. Implement after Letter of Offer (4-10 weeks) — install equipment, configure POS and kitchen display, migrate menu data, train kitchen and service staff
7. Use EDG only when needed — for bigger transformations (central kitchen redesign, multi-outlet consolidation, supply chain overhaul)

Expected outcomes

• Higher order accuracy by eliminating handwritten tickets and manual relay
• Faster kitchen throughput with digital kitchen display and queue management
• Reduced food waste through better demand forecasting and inventory tracking
• Lower labour dependency with automated equipment handling repetitive prep tasks
• Consolidated sales and inventory data across outlets for better decision-making

F&B grant eligibility requirements

For both primary grants, your business must:

• Be registered and operating in Singapore
• Have minimum 30% local shareholding (Singaporean/PR)
• Meet SME size limits (group annual sales up to S$100M or up to 200 employees)
• Not have made payment to vendors before application (for PSG/EDG)

Documents needed for F&B grant applications

Common mistakes F&B owners make when applying

• Paying a deposit or signing a contract before applying — PSG and EDG do not support retrospective applications; get quotes first, then apply via the Business Grants Portal

• Applying for software only when equipment would solve the real problem — if your bottleneck is manual frying or dishwashing, a connected business suite alone will not help; consider food services equipment under PSG as well

• Overlooking training and change management — new POS and kitchen display systems require staff buy-in; budget time for training during implementation, not after go-live

Other PSG categories you can apply for

F&B businesses often benefit from complementary PSG solutions:

• PSG Accounting and ERP Solutions — automate invoicing, cost tracking, and financial reporting
• PSG HR Management (HRMS) Solutions — streamline shift scheduling and payroll for kitchen and service staff
• PSG Cybersecurity Solutions — protect customer data from online ordering platforms

Next step

• Check eligibility and rules: /tools/psg-eligibility-check/

Frequently asked questions

Can F&B businesses use PSG for kitchen equipment?

Yes. The PSG catalogue includes a General Food Services Equipment category with pre-approved items such as automated deep fryers, dishwashers, noodle boilers, and autonomous robotic servers. These are separate from the software (Connected Business Suite) category, and you can apply for both.

How much grant funding can an F&B business get?

PSG covers up to 50% of qualifying costs, capped at S$30,000 per company per year (1 Apr - 31 Mar). You can apply for both software and equipment in the same period, as long as the total stays within the cap. EDG provides additional funding for larger transformation projects.

What is a Connected Business Suite?

It is the PSG category for F&B-specific software that bundles digital ordering, POS, kitchen display, and inventory management into one integrated system. Pre-approved vendors include Aigens, AppsPOS, and EPOS, among 18 total options.

Do I need to pay the vendor before applying?

No — you must apply before making any payment or signing a binding contract. PSG and EDG do not support retrospective applications. Get quotes first, submit via the Business Grants Portal, then proceed only after receiving the Letter of Offer.

Related Guides

• PSG Solutions for Food and F&B
• PSG-EDG Decision Matrix
• Getting Started Guide
• Corppass Setup Guide
• Grant Pitfalls Guide
• Singapore Grants Glossary