Government Grants for startups
Grants run by governments and public agencies. Expect detailed applications and matching requirements, in return for cash that does not cost equity.
Largest: NEDO Deep-Tech Startup Support (Up to ¥500M+ in grants), Industry Growth Program (Grants from A$50k to A$5M + advisory), EIC Accelerator (Up to €2.5M grant + up to €10M equity). Available in Japan, Australia, European Union, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Brazil, Singapore and 6 more.
NEDO Deep-Tech Startup Support
Grant funding for deep-tech R&D and commercialisation.
Industry Growth Program
Supports startups and SMEs commercialising innovative products in priority areas.
EIC Accelerator
Europe's flagship deep-tech funding: blended grant and equity plus coaching.
NIH SBIR/STTR
Non-dilutive funding for biomedical, health tech and diagnostics startups, with some of the highest award caps in the federal government.
SBIR / STTR Programs
America's Seed Fund: federal agencies (NSF, NIH, DoD, DOE, NASA) fund R&D with non-dilutive grants and contracts.
NSF America's Seed Fund
Non-dilutive funding for deep tech startups; no equity taken.
Innovate UK Competitions
Open and themed competitions funding game-changing R&D projects, via the Innovation Funding Service.
NRC IRAP
Industrial Research Assistance Program funds innovation projects and hires for Canadian SMEs.
FAPESP PIPE
Research grants for innovation in small businesses in São Paulo state.
Startup SG Tech
Funds proof-of-concept and proof-of-value for tech startups.
Enterprise Development Grant
Supports projects to upgrade capabilities, innovate or expand overseas.
EXIST Business Start-up Grant
Supports university graduates and scientists turning research into startups.
Karnataka ELEVATE / ELEVATE NxT
Karnataka's flagship non-dilutive grant, with a deep-tech track (AI, quantum, space).
Bourse French Tech
Subsidy to fund the early costs of an innovative startup.
Vinnova Innovation Grants
Funding for innovative Swedish startups, e.g. Innovative Startups calls.
Startup India Seed Fund Scheme
Financial assistance via incubators for proof of concept, prototypes and market entry.
BIRAC BIG Grant
Biotechnology Ignition Grant for biotech and medtech proof of concept.
Tnufa Ideation Incentive
Supports early-stage technological ideas to prototype and patent.
Business Finland Tempo
Funding to test international market potential of an innovative startup.
Export Market Development Grants
Reimburses export promotion expenses.
NSW MVP Ventures
Helps NSW startups move products toward commercialisation (TRL 3–9).
Startup SG Founder
Mentorship plus capital grant matched with founder contribution, via Accredited Mentor Partners.
Productivity Solutions Grant
Subsidises adoption of pre-approved software and equipment.
Programa Centelha
Grants and training for innovative ideas across Brazilian states.
NIDHI-PRAYAS
Grants for hardware and deep-tech prototypes through host incubators.
IndiaAI Compute Portal (GPU subsidy)
Subsidised GPU compute (H100, H200, A100, L40S, MI300X and more) through empanelled Indian cloud providers under the IndiaAI Mission.