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Entrepreneurship & Economic Opportunity

Support for founders, small enterprises and the conditions that let economic ideas take root.

Why it matters

The Case for This Work

Many promising enterprises never reach a starting line because early support is concentrated in a small number of places and networks.

Areas of interest

  • Early-stage founders
  • Small and community enterprise
  • Economic inclusion
  • Livelihoods and work
  • Access to practical support

Possible work

  • Guidance for founders preparing a first application
  • Readiness resources for small organizations
  • Exploration of under-served entrepreneurial regions

Related opportunities

Pathways in This Area

Opportunities currently linked to this focus area.

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Early Enterprise Support Initiative

An initiative for founders at an early stage, focused on preparation rather than scale.

Geography
Africa, Asia, Americas
Deadline
Rolling
Award
USD 5,000 – 25,000
Entrepreneurship· Founder or Entrepreneur, Individual
Open

Women in Enterprise Growth Grant

Working capital and advisory support for women-led businesses past their first year of trading.

Geography
Africa, Asia, Americas, Middle East
Deadline
Rolling
Award
USD 15,000 – 50,000 plus six months of advisory support
Entrepreneurship· Founder or Entrepreneur, Individual

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