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Startup Funding and Grants Worldwide
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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Industrial Development CorporationBusiness Funding
IDC Sector Funding
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Funding terms depend on sector and project assessment
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Commercially sustainable projectSector and development-impact criteria apply
South Africa · Africa
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Industrial Development CorporationBusiness Funding
DSCIF
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South Africa
South Africa · Africa
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Industrial Development CorporationBusiness Funding
AFD GREEN ENERGY FUND
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South Africa
South Africa · Africa
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Industrial Development CorporationBusiness Funding
AGRI-INDUSTRIAL FUND
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South Africa
South Africa · Africa
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Industrial Development CorporationBusiness Funding
FURNITURE INDUSTRY CHALLENGE FUND
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South Africa
South Africa · Africa
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Industrial Development CorporationBusiness Funding
TOURISM & SERVICES
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South Africa
South Africa · Africa
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Industrial Development CorporationBusiness Funding
TEXTILES & WOOD PRODUCTS
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South Africa
South Africa · Africa
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Industrial Development CorporationBusiness Funding
CHEMICALS, MEDICAL & INDUSTRIAL MINERAL PRODUCTS
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South Africa
South Africa · Africa
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Australian GovernmentBusiness Funding
Research and Development Tax Incentive
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AU
Australia · Oceania
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Industrial Development CorporationBusiness Funding
MINING & METALS
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South Africa
South Africa · Africa
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Industrial Development CorporationBusiness Funding
MEDIA & AUDIO-VISUAL
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South Africa
South Africa · Africa
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Industrial Development CorporationBusiness Funding
MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT & ELECTRONICS
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South Africa
South Africa · Africa
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Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO)Business Funding
Proof-of-concept Funding
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NL
Netherlands · Europe
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Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO)Business Funding
Innovation Credit
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NL
Netherlands · Europe
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Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO)Business Funding
SME Credit Guarantee Scheme (BMKB)
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NL
Netherlands · Europe
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Startup IndiaBusiness Funding
Funding Guide for Startups
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IN
India · Asia
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Startup IndiaBusiness Funding
Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 Scheme
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IN
India · Asia
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Startup IndiaBusiness Funding
Startup India Seed Fund
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IN
India · Asia
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National Empowerment FundBusiness Funding
uMnotho Fund
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South Africa
South Africa · Africa
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National Empowerment FundBusiness Funding
Tourism Transformation Fund
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South Africa
South Africa · Africa
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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.