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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.
Business Funding
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National Empowerment FundBusiness Funding
Spaza Shop Support Fund
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South Africa · Africa
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National Empowerment FundBusiness Funding
Alternative Energy Solutions Funding
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South Africa
South Africa · Africa
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Technology Innovation AgencyBusiness Funding
TIA Technology Development and Commercialisation Funding
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Instrument-specific grants and co-funding
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South African innovation or technology projectTechnology-readiness and impact criteria apply
South Africa · Africa
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Startup IndiaBusiness Funding
Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups
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BorrowerThe eligibility criteria for an entity to borrow under the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups shall be as follows, wherein an entity should be:Startup as recognized by DPIIT as per Gazette Notifications issued from time to time, and Startup not in default to any lending/investing institution and not classified as Non-Performing Asset as per RBI guidelines, and Startup whose eligibility is certified by the Member Institution for the purpose of guarantee cover.
India · Asia
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Industrial Development CorporationBusiness Funding
INNOVATION FUND
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South Africa
South Africa · Africa
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National Empowerment FundBusiness Funding
Rural, Township and Community Development Fund
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South Africa
South Africa · Africa
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National Empowerment FundBusiness Funding
Bakubung Fund
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South Africa
South Africa · Africa
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National Empowerment FundBusiness Funding
Strategic Projects Fund
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South Africa
South Africa · Africa
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National Empowerment FundBusiness Funding
Furniture Fund
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South Africa
South Africa · Africa
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Industrial Development CorporationBusiness Funding
GRO-E YOUTH SCHEME
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South Africa
South Africa · Africa
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Women Enterprise Fund KenyaBusiness Funding
Tuinuke Loan
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KE
Kenya · Africa
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Bank of Industry NigeriaBusiness Funding
BOI/NCDMB Intervention Funds
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NG
Nigeria · Africa
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Bank of Industry NigeriaBusiness Funding
Guaranteed Loans for Women
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NG
Nigeria · Africa
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Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO)Business Funding
Assistance for Self-Employed Persons (Bbz)
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NL
Netherlands · Europe
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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.
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