Global Innovation Fund (GIF)

Open all year Global Innovation Fund (London and Washington DC) United Kingdom

Grant plus other support

Up to USD 230,000 (pilot), USD 2.3 million (test) or USD 15 million (scale)

Apply on the official site

What it funds: Grants, loans or equity to test and scale innovations for people on low incomes
Who can apply: Any organisation type in any country
Innovation improving lives of people living on under USD 5 a day
Private companies usually get debt or equity unless building a public good
When you can apply: Open all year
How to apply: Submit the short online form with a 2 to 4 page note or deck on the GIF website
Best for: Prototype, Early revenue, Growth stage
Run by: International programmes

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Starter opens 30 grants in full. Pro opens every one.