Looking to fund your startup or grow your existing venture? Small Business Grants 2025 offer entrepreneurs and SMEs a powerful opportunity to access non-repayable funding from government agencies, private foundations, and global initiatives. These grants can help cover costs like equipment, staffing, marketing, and innovation—without giving up equity. Whether you’re launching a new business or scaling up, explore the latest grant programs available in 2025 to boost your chances of success.
Simed Open Call for Projects in PropTech, ConTech, and FinTech
Deadline: 31 August 2025
Simed 2025 launches the “IV Open Call for Startups,” giving national and international startups the opportunity to present their projects and initiatives in the fields of PropTech, ConTech, and FinTech to the investment ecosystem, experts, and heads of innovation areas in the real estate sector…[more]
Apply for the Carbon to Value Initiative
Deadline: 29 August 2025
The C2V Initiative and its Carbontech Leadership Council (CLC) are welcoming applications from startups at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 4-7 that are developing carbontech solutions…[more]
Call for Proposals: Humane Studies Fellowship
Deadline: Ongoing
Applications are now open for the Humane Studies Fellowship to support students completing major research projects, presenting their work at top conferences, and publishing their work in major journals…[more]
Submit Applications for Residency Funding
Deadline: Ongoing
The Institute for Humane Studies is seeking applications from graduate students who wish to travel to a university, academic center or organization other than their own to support them financially…[more]
Startupbootcamp Energy and Climate Accelerator Program
Deadline: 10 August 2025
Do you lead an Energy or Climate startup that defies conventional approaches? if yes, then they want you in their program…[more]
Startupbootcamp Health and Life Science Accelerator Program
Deadline: 10 August 2025
Do you lead a Health or Lifescience startup that defies conventional approaches? If yes, then they want you in their program…[more]
Open Call: Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge
Deadline: 31 July 2025
If you’re a young founder (18-30 years) leading a project or startup with a focus on social impact – their Global Innovation Challenge is for you…[more]
Entries open for Graduate Sabbatical Grants
Deadline: Ongoing
Are you looking for sabbatical support while you focus on your dissertation? If yes, then this call is for you!..[more]
Apply Now: Young Civil Society Leadership Programme
Deadline: 31-Aug-2025
The Young Civil Society Leadership Programme (YCSLP) has launched its third call to select 27 young leaders from the Mediterranean region. This initiative is part of the Med Dialogue for Rights and Equality II, funded by the EU through DG MENA, and implemented by the Anna Lindh Foundation with leadership from DAI Global Belgium. The programme aims to enhance the capacities of emerging youth leaders in civil society, particularly in the areas of policymaking, dialogue, and advocacy…[more]
Submit Applications for NTT Startup Challenge 2025
Deadline: 21 August 2025
Presented by NTT Group, one of Japan’s largest technology and telecommunications leaders, the NTT Startup Challenge is your gateway to real business opportunities, global networks, and strategic collaborations across Southeast Asia and KTH (Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong)…[more]
Apply for Huawei Munich Tech Arena Programme
Deadline: 15-Sep-2025
Huawei invites students to participate in the Munich Tech Arena Programme by joining one of two exciting competitions: “Head and ear parameters estimation from a set of multiple-viewpoint images” or “Pre- and post-processing for improving video compression.” Participants can choose their preferred topic and submit innovative solutions to shape the future of media technology…[more]
Call for Research and Innovation Program
Deadline: 15 August 2025
The ASEAN Centre for Active Ageing and Innovation is thrilled to announce the Call for Research and Innovation Program for passionate researchers, innovators, and organisations across the ASEAN Member States to contribute to a healthier, more inclusive, and productive future for older persons in the region…[more]
Open Call for Art and Tech Program (Finland)
Deadline: 22-Aug-2025
The Aalto Creatives Art & Tech Open Call 2025 invites artists, designers, game developers, and creative professionals to apply with innovative projects that combine technology and art. This initiative supports groundbreaking ideas that use digitalisation to advance the creative industries…[more]
New Zealand: Applications open for Otara-Papatoetoe Local Grant 2025
Deadline: 08-Aug-2025
The Auckland Council is currently accepting applications for the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Grant to support community-based projects across various sectors. This grant programme seeks to fund initiatives that align with local priorities and contribute to community wellbeing…[more]
Startup Grand Challenge in Food Sector 3.0 (India)
Deadline: 16 August 2025
The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry invites innovative food startups to participate in the World Food India 2025 Startup Grand Challenge 3.0…[more]
STARTUP Muntinlupa Business Pitching Competition – Philippines
Deadline: 12-Aug-2025
Calling all young student innovators and future startup founders! STARTUP Muntinlupa is on the lookout for bold, creative thinkers ready to take on exciting challenges. This is your chance to bring fresh ideas to life and compete for seed funding to jumpstart your venture…[more]
Emerging Talents: Copenhagen Matchmaking Programme (Switzerland)
Deadline: 01-Sep-2025
The Pro Helvetia is inviting applications for Copenhagen (DK) from 26 to 29 January 2026 to explore business opportunities with the local design industry…[more]
CFAs: Community Economic Development Grant Program in Australia
Deadline: 12-Aug-2025
The Toowoomba Regional Council is accepting applications for its Community Economic Development Grant Program to support local community groups to deliver programs and projects that are of benefit to local businesses and the broader economy…[more]
Town of Westlock announces Business Signage Grant Program (Canada)
Deadline: 30 September 2025
Local businesses looking to install new or updated exterior signage can apply for funding towards their project under the Town’s new Economic Development Granting program…[more]
Industrial Partnership Block Grant (IPBG) Programme – Luxembourg
Deadline: Ongoing
Apply for the Industrial Partnership Block Grant (IPBG) programme that fosters the cooperation between Luxembourg based companies active in R&D and public research institutions in Luxembourg…[more]
Emerging Talents: Production Grant Programme (Switzerland)
Deadline: 01-Sep-2025
The Pro Helvetia has launched its Emerging Talents Production Grant Programme for production of a project based on a completed prototype or sample collection…[more]
Emerging Talents: Prototype Development Programme (Switzerland)
Deadline: 01-Sep-2025
Applicants are now invited to submit applications for the development of prototypes (incl. pilot production or sample collection)…[more]
U.S. Embassy Libreville PDS Annual Program Statement (Gabon)
Deadline: 22-Aug-25
The U.S. Embassy in Libreville is offering funding for small grants through the Embassy’s Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program…[more]
Feasibility Support Program for Rural Investments in 2025 (Turkey)
Deadline: 12-Dec-25
The 2025 Feasibility Support Program for Rural Investments is now open for applications to support feasibility studies of projects that will improve Ankara’s innovation and entrepreneurship capacity and can be transformed into investments in the short and medium term…[more]
Apply for Horowhenua Major Events Fund (New Zealand)
Deadline: 31-Aug-2040
Organizing a major event in the Horowhenua District? You might be eligible to apply for Horowhenua Major Events Funding, for support to run your event. This fund also provides for events which may not qualify as a major event but have the potential to transition into a major event over time…[more]
Energy Efficiency Grant Program – Singapore
Deadline: 31 March 2026
The Energy Efficiency Grant (EEG) aims to help businesses improve their energy efficiency by co-funding investment in energy-efficient (EE) equipment…[more]
Funding to promote Local Energy Supply – Austria
Deadline: 31 December 2026
Do you run a business on the ground floor and want to install energy-efficient appliances or save energy through renovations? Do you want your business to attract more customers? By promoting local energy supply, Wirtschaftsagentur Wien supports entrepreneurs who supply customers in their neighborhoods with goods or services for everyday life…[more]
SWEF Enterprise Start-Up Business Grant (United Kingdom)
Deadline: Ongoing
The Somerset Community Foundation is inviting applications for its SWEF Enterprise Fund – Start-Up Grant Programme to help take your pre-revenue stage business forwards…[more]
Small Business Matching Grant Program (US)
Deadline: Ongoing
The City of Santa Monica is offering grants to small businesses to improve storefronts along Pico Boulevard through the Commercial Façade Improvement (CFI) Matching Grant Program…[more]
