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Moldova just launched a €1 million innovation fund that gives early-stage tech founders up to €40,000 to turn their ideas into real products. The EU-backed fund will run four rounds over two years, helping startups bridge the gap from concept to market-ready technology.
Swiss Re Foundation just opened applications for Shine for Cities 2027, offering grants up to $55,000 to entrepreneurs solving urban climate challenges across eight global cities. From clean energy to sustainable transport, this program pairs funding with expert coaching to turn promising ideas into real climate solutions.
Karnataka just threw open all four tracks of its ELEVATE startup grant program for the first time, offering ₹50 lakh to early-stage founders across the entire state. After a decade of backing innovation, the program is making its biggest push yet for women, minority, and rural entrepreneurs.