Search grants and funding programmes for founders building or launching a venture worldwide. Compare country, stage, sector, ownership, matching-fund and reporting requirements before applying.
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NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track Programs: A Pilot Emphasis on Scientific Instrumentation
Forecast to Publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity for Small Business Transition Grant For Early Career Scientists (R41/R42 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Idea, pre-revenue, early trading and growth-stage businesses may qualify for different programmes.
Prepare business evidence
Applications may request registration documents, ownership records, a plan, forecasts and market evidence.
Understand the instrument
A grant, loan, equity investment, competition and accelerator offer different obligations.
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Frequently asked questions
How do startups find funding in their country?
Choose the country in the live feed, then compare public agencies, development-finance institutions, competitions, accelerators, corporate programmes and private investors that cover that market.
Is startup funding always a grant?
No. Support can be a grant, loan, equity investment, guarantee, competition award or a programme that provides services instead of cash.
What should I prepare?
Prepare a concise business description, ownership and registration records, market evidence, budgets or forecasts, milestones and the documents requested by the provider.