Top Grant Investors

Explore top Grant Investors with recent deal activity, co-investors, and smart filters to speed up your fundraise.

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Continent
Country
Region
City
Grant
Investor Type
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National Science Foundation logo
National Science Foundation
North America, Alexandria, United States, Virginia
Investor Type
Entrepreneurship ProgramGovernment Office
Stage
GrantSeedPre Seed
Industries
Health CareBiotechnologyManufacturing
Description

America’s Seed Fund at the National Science Foundation awards nearly $200 million annually to startups and small businesses.

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EASME - EU Executive Agency for SMEs
Europe, Brussels, Belgium, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest
Investor Type
Government Office
Stage
GrantSeedPre Seed
Industries
ManufacturingSoftwareBiotechnology
Description

EASME is the European Union executive agency for SMEs in charge of Enterprise Europe Network, COSME, and other programs.

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MassChallenge
North America, Boston, United States, Massachusetts
Investor Type
Accelerator
Stage
Non Equity AssistanceGrantSeed
Industries
Health CareSoftwareInformation Technology
Description

MassChallenge is a global non-profit startup accelerator and competition with a focus on high-impact, early-stage entrepreneurs.

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Google for Startups
North America, Mountain View, United States, California
Investor Type
Accelerator
Stage
Non Equity AssistanceGrantPre Seed
Industries
SoftwareHealth CareInformation Technology
Description

Google for Startups is Google’s initiative to help startups thrive across every corner of the world.

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Venture Kick
Europe, Schlieren, Switzerland, Zurich
Investor Type
Incubator
Stage
GrantPre SeedSeed
Industries
Health CareBiotechnologySoftware
Description

Venture Kick is a private, philanthropic initiative that provides pre-seed funding to entrepreneurs from Swiss universities.

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Bell Let's Talk
North America, Montreal, Canada, Quebec
Stage
Grant
Industries
EducationPersonal DevelopmentUniversities
Description

Bell Let's Talk is the largest-ever corporate commitment to mental health in Canada.

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Wayra
Europe, Madrid, Spain, Madrid
Investor Type
Corporate Venture Capital
Stage
SeedGrantConvertible Note
Industries
SoftwareE-commerceInternet
Description

Wayra connects Telefonica and technological disruptors around the world.

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European Innovation Council
Europe, Brussels, Belgium, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest
Investor Type
AcceleratorVenture Capital
Stage
GrantSeedSeries A
Industries
Health CareBiotechnologyMedical Device
Description

The European Innovation Council aims to support top-class innovators, entrepreneurs, small companies and researchers with bright ideas.

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VentureOut
North America, New York, United States, New York
Investor Type
AcceleratorIncubator
Stage
Non Equity AssistanceSeedGrant
Industries
SoftwareInformation TechnologyHealth Care
Description

VentureOut empowers startups to launch, raise capital, and scale, bridging the gap between global innovators and the opportunities in NYC.

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US Department of Energy
North America, Washington, United States, District of Columbia
Investor Type
Government Office
Stage
GrantDebt FinancingPost Ipo Debt
Industries
ManufacturingEnergyRenewable Energy
Description

US Department of Energy is a government administration that regulates energy policy, research, and development.

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NYSERDA
North America, Albany, United States, New York
Investor Type
Government Office
Stage
GrantSeries BSeries A
Industries
ManufacturingEnergyRenewable Energy
Description

NYSERDA offers solution to increase energy efficiency, save money, use renewable energy, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

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Innovate UK
Europe, Swindon, United Kingdom, Wiltshire
Investor Type
Entrepreneurship ProgramVenture Capital
Stage
GrantSeedPre Seed
Industries
Health CareBiotechnologySoftware
Description

Innovate UK holds funding competitions for businesses and research organizations in sectors, including emerging technologies.

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Start-Up Chile
South America, Santiago, Chile, Region Metropolitana
Investor Type
Accelerator
Stage
SeedGrantPre Seed
Industries
SoftwareE-commerceApps
Description

Start-Up is a public startup accelerator created by the Chilean Government for global entrepreneurs to bootstrap their startups.

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National Institutes of Health
North America, Bethesda, United States, Maryland
Investor Type
Entrepreneurship Program
Stage
GrantSeedPre Seed
Industries
Health CareBiotechnologyMedical
Description

National Institutes of Health is a biomedical research facility that focuses on biomedical and health-related research.

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Enterprise Ireland
Europe, Dublin, Ireland, Dublin
Investor Type
Government Office
Stage
SeedGrantSeries A
Industries
SoftwareInformation TechnologyHealth Care
Description

Enterprise Ireland is the government agency responsible for the development and promotion of the indigenous business sector.

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Maine Technology Institute
North America, Brunswick, United States, Maine
Investor Type
Government OfficeIncubator
Stage
GrantDebt FinancingSeed
Industries
ManufacturingInformation TechnologySoftware
Description

Maine Technology Institute invests in promising technologies by funding research and development projects in the state's seven.

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Technology Development Fund
Europe, Reykjavík, Iceland, Gullbringusysla
Investor Type
Government OfficeVenture Capital
Stage
GrantSeed
Industries
SoftwareHealth CareManufacturing
Description

The Technology Development Fund is Iceland’s most active early stage financier of research and development projects and startups.

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Cleantech Open
North America, Palo Alto, United States, California
Investor Type
Accelerator
Stage
Non Equity AssistancePre SeedGrant
Industries
EnergyRenewable EnergyManufacturing
Description

The Cleantech Open is a non-profit organization that runs an accelerator for cleantech startups.

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Community Development Financial Institutions Fund
North America, Washington, United States, District of Columbia
Investor Type
Government Office
Stage
GrantSeed
Industries
Financial ServicesBankingNon Profit
Description

Community Development Financial Institutions Fund provides customized resources and creative programs.

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Comcast RISE
North America, Philadelphia, United States, Pennsylvania
Investor Type
Accelerator
Stage
Grant
Industries
Health CareRetailFood And Beverage
Description

Comcast RISE is a multi-faceted program offering grants, marketing services, and technology upgrades.