Country Guides · 2026
Startup Grants by Country
Local programs + EU & global access
Each country page covers the local grant ecosystem — country-specific programs, EU/regional access for that nationality, and tactical tips for applying from that country. Updated regularly.
Startup grants in Germany
EXIST Business Startup Grant (€100K + monthly stipend) · EXIST Forschungstransfer (€250K research transfer) · EIC Accelerator (€2.5M + €15M equity option)
Startup grants in France
Bpifrance i-Lab (€600K deep tech) · Bourse French Tech (€30K seed) · French Tech 2030 (€1M+ for 125 selected breakthrough startups)
Startup grants in Netherlands
RVO MIT scheme (€200K collaborative R&D) · WBSO R&D tax credit (32-40% wage cost refund) · Innovation Box (9% tax on innovation profits)
Startup grants in India
Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (₹20L grant + ₹50L convertible) · BIRAC BIG (₹50L biotech ignition grant) · BIRAC SBIRI (research collaboration grants)
Startup grants in Singapore
Startup SG Founder (S$50K + mentor) · Startup SG Tech (up to S$500K commercialization) · Startup SG Equity (S$250K-$2M co-investment)
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