Kickstarter |
Crowdfunding |
Platform for creative projects and product launches |
Must have a project idea |
Varies by project |
https://www.kickstarter.com |
[email protected] |
Indiegogo |
Crowdfunding |
Flexible funding platform for entrepreneurs |
Open to anyone with an idea |
Varies by project |
https://www.indiegogo.com |
[email protected] |
GoFundMe |
Crowdfunding |
Funding platform for personal causes and projects |
Open to individuals and charities |
Varies by campaign |
https://www.gofundme.com |
[email protected] |
SeedInvest |
Equity Crowdfunding |
Platform connecting startups with investors |
Startups must meet specific requirements |
Varies based on investment |
https://www.seedinvest.com |
[email protected] |
AngelList |
Equity Crowdfunding |
Marketplace for startup investments |
Startups seeking angel investors |
Varies by startup |
https://angel.co |
[email protected] |
Fundable |
Crowdfunding |
Equity and rewards-based crowdfunding platform |
Available for startups and small businesses |
Varies by project |
https://www.fundable.com |
[email protected] |
Patreon |
Membership |
Platform for creators to earn through subscriptions |
Creative individuals with fanbase |
Monthly income varies |
https://www.patreon.com |
[email protected] |
Prosper |
Peer-to-Peer Lending |
Marketplace for personal loans funded by investors |
Creditworthiness must be verified |
Varies, typically up to $40,000 |
https://www.prosper.com |
[email protected] |
LendingClub |
Peer-to-Peer Lending |
Platform for personal and small business loans |
Must meet credit criteria |
Varies, typically up to $500,000 |
https://www.lendingclub.com |
[email protected] |
Kraken |
Cryptocurrency Exchange |
Funding via cryptocurrency investments |
Open to anyone |
Varies based on trading |
https://www.kraken.com |
[email protected] |
Coinbase |
Cryptocurrency Exchange |
Platform for buying and selling cryptocurrencies |
Open to anyone |
Varies based on transactions |
https://www.coinbase.com |
[email protected] |
Micromentor |
Mentorship |
Connects entrepreneurs with mentors and resources |
Open to small business owners |
NaN |
https://www.micromentor.org |
[email protected] |
BlueVine |
Line of Credit |
Provides business lines of credit and loans |
Small business owners |
Up to $250,000 |
https://www.bluevine.com |
[email protected] |
Kiva |
Microloans |
Non-profit organization providing microloans |
Must be in need of funding |
Up to $15,000 |
https://www.kiva.org |
[email protected] |
Sba.gov |
Government Loan |
Provides information on SBA loans and grants |
Must meet SBA criteria |
Up to $5 million |
https://www.sba.gov |
[email protected] |
Accelerator Programs |
Programs |
Support for startups with funding and mentorship |
Early-stage startups |
Varies by program |
NaN |
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Y Combinator |
Accelerator |
Startup accelerator providing seed funding |
Early-stage startups |
Up to $500,000 |
https://www.ycombinator.com |
[email protected] |
Techstars |
Accelerator |
Provides funding, mentorship, and networking |
Early-stage startups |
Up to $120,000 |
https://www.techstars.com |
[email protected] |
500 Startups |
Accelerator |
Global venture capital firm and startup accelerator |
Early-stage startups |
Up to $150,000 |
https://www.500.co |
[email protected] |
Venture Capital Funds |
Venture Capital |
Funds investing in startups and growth-stage companies |
Early to growth-stage startups |
Varies by fund |
NaN |
NaN |
Google for Startups |
Funding & Resources |
Supports entrepreneurs with resources and funding |
Open to tech startups |
NaN |
https://startup.google.com |
[email protected] |
Shopify Capital |
Funding Program |
Provides cash advances to Shopify merchants |
Shopify store owners |
Up to $2 million |
https://www.shopify.com/capital |
[email protected] |
Amazon Launchpad |
Funding Program |
Supports startups with product launches on Amazon |
Eligible products and brands |
Varies by product |
https://www.amazon.com/launchpad |
[email protected] |
Mailchimp |
Marketing Funding |
Provides resources and funding for marketing campaigns |
Open to businesses using Mailchimp |
NaN |
https://mailchimp.com |
[email protected] |
Facebook Small Business Grants |
Grants |
Financial grants for small businesses affected by COVID-19 |
Small businesses |
$2,500 - $10,000 USD |
https://www.facebook.com/business/grants |
[email protected] |
Twitter Small Business Grants |
Grants |
Grants available for small business development |
Small businesses |
Varies |
https://twitter.com/business |
[email protected] |
Request for Proposals (RFPs) |
Funding Opportunities |
Various organizations offering funding through RFPs |
Organizations and businesses |
Varies by RFP |
NaN |
NaN |
Grants.gov |
Government Grants |
Portal to find and apply for federal grants |
Organizations and individuals |
Varies by grant |
https://www.grants.gov |
[email protected] |
State Economic Development Programs |
State Funding |
Assistance programs through state governments |
Small businesses in state |
Varies by program |
NaN |
NaN |
Local Chamber of Commerce Grants |
Local Grants |
Grants offered through local chambers of commerce |
Local small businesses |
Varies by grant |
NaN |
NaN |
Trade Associations Funding |
Association Grants |
Funding opportunities from trade associations |
Businesses in relevant industry |
Varies by association |
NaN |
NaN |
Corporate Sponsorships |
Sponsorships |
Funding or resources provided by corporations |
Various criteria depending on corporation |
Varies by corporation |
NaN |
NaN |
Nonprofit Organization Grants |
Nonprofit Grants |
Grants available for nonprofits |
Must qualify as a nonprofit |
Varies by grant |
NaN |
NaN |
Community Foundation Grants |
Foundation Grants |
Grants available through community foundations |
Open to community projects |
Varies by foundation |
NaN |
NaN |
Invoice Financing |
Financing |
Clients can get an advance on invoices |
Businesses with invoices |
Up to 100% of invoice value |
NaN |
NaN |
Equipment Financing |
Financing |
Funds for purchasing equipment or machinery |
Businesses needing equipment |
Varies by lender |
NaN |
NaN |
Trade Credit |
Credit Terms |
Extended payment terms by suppliers |
Businesses purchasing goods |
Varies, typically 30-90 days |
NaN |
NaN |
Personal Savings |
Self-funded |
Personal savings for funding business ventures |
Individual savings |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
Family and Friends Funding |
Informal Funding |
Borrowing from family or friends for business |
Open to everyone |
Varies by arrangement |
NaN |
NaN |
Grants for Women Entrepreneurs |
Grants |
Grants specifically for women-owned businesses |
Women entrepreneurs |
Varies by grant |
NaN |
NaN |
Grants for Minority Entrepreneurs |
Grants |
Grants for minority-owned businesses |
Minority entrepreneurs |
Varies by grant |
NaN |
NaN |
High-Net-Worth Individuals |
Angel Investors |
Wealthy individuals investing in startups |
Typically high-risk startups |
Varies by investor |
NaN |
NaN |
Online Business Competitions |
Competitions |
Funding prizes for winning business competitions |
Open to all businesses |
Varies by competition |
NaN |
NaN |
Social Media Promotions |
Marketing Funding |
Sponsors funding promotions on social media |
Businesses with online presence |
Varies by promotion |
NaN |
NaN |
Accelerator and Incubator Grants |
Grants |
Funding for accelerators or incubators supporting businesses |
Grants for programs and initiatives |
Varies by grant |
NaN |
NaN |
Online Marketplaces |
Sales Platforms |
Platforms for selling products/services |
Businesses with products to sell |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
Business Competitors' Grants |
Grants |
Competitor programs offering grants |
Varies by competitor |
Varies by program |
NaN |
NaN |
SBA Microloans |
Government Loan |
Small loans for entrepreneurs |
Small businesses |
Up to $50,000 |
https://www.sba.gov/microloans |
[email protected] |
Incubators |
Programs |
Support and funding for incubating businesses |
Open to startups |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
Pitch Competitions |
Competitions |
Funding provided to winners of pitch contests |
Entrepreneurs with business ideas |
Varies by contest |
NaN |
NaN |
Collaborative Economy Platforms |
Funding Platforms |
Platforms facilitating shared economy initiatives |
Open to innovative ideas |
Varies by platform |
NaN |
NaN |
Business Development Bank of Canada |
Government Financing |
Financing and expertise for businesses in Canada |
Canadian businesses |
Varies by loan |
https://www.bdc.ca |
[email protected] |
NABERS Ratings |
Grants |
Assistance for businesses focused on sustainability |
Businesses pursuing green practices |
Varies by proposal |
NaN |
NaN |
State Small Business Credit Initiative |
Government Program |
State funding programs to support small businesses |
Small businesses in participating states |
Varies by state |
NaN |
NaN |
Financial Institution Grants |
Grants |
Grants from banks or credit unions |
Must meet eligibility criteria |
Varies by institution |
NaN |
NaN |
Equity Financing |
Financing |
Issuing shares in exchange for cash |
Startups and growth companies |
Varies by company valuation |
NaN |
NaN |
Friends & Family Loans |
Loans |
Borrowing money from friends or family |
Open to anyone |
Varies by arrangement |
NaN |
NaN |
Venture Capital Accelerator Programs |
Programs |
Acceleration programs linked with VC funding |
Startups seeking venture capital |
Varies by program |
NaN |
NaN |
Community Development Financial Institutions |
Loans |
Financial institutions providing loans to underserved communities |
Businesses located in underserved areas |
Varies by institution |
NaN |
NaN |
Federal Grants for Entrepreneurship |
Government Grants |
Grants available for businesses through federal programs |
Businesses meeting federal criteria |
Varies by grant |
NaN |
NaN |
State Grants for Entrepreneurs |
State Grants |
Grants offered by state governments for local businesses |
Businesses operating in the state |
Varies by state |
NaN |
NaN |
Research and Development Tax Credits |
Tax Credits |
Credits available for R&D expenditures |
Businesses engaged in R&D |
Varies by expenditure |
NaN |
NaN |
Sponsorships from Local Businesses |
Sponsorships |
Funding from local businesses for events or initiatives |
Open to local events |
Varies by sponsorship |
NaN |
NaN |
University Entrepreneurship Programs |
Educational Programs |
Funding and resources from universities |
Students and alumni entrepreneurs |
Varies by program |
NaN |
NaN |
Artist Grants |
Grants |
Funding for artists pursuing creative projects |
Artists in various fields |
Varies by grant |
NaN |
NaN |
Tech Innovation Grants |
Grants |
Funding specifically for tech innovations |
Technology-focused startups |
Varies by grant |
NaN |
NaN |
Health Initiatives Funding |
Funding |
Grants for businesses focusing on health and wellness |
Health-related businesses |
Varies by program |
NaN |
NaN |
Environmental Grants |
Grants |
Funding for businesses promoting environmental sustainability |
Eco-friendly businesses |
Varies by grant |
NaN |
NaN |
Workforce Development Grants |
Grants |
Funding to support workforce development programs |
Businesses providing job training |
Varies by grant |
NaN |
NaN |
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) |
Government Grants |
Federal grants for small businesses conducting R&D |
Small businesses |
Up to $1 million |
https://www.sbir.gov |
[email protected] |
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) |
Government Grants |
Grants to promote partnerships between small businesses and research institutions |
Small businesses |
Up to $1 million |
https://www.sbir.gov |
[email protected] |
Startup Development Programs |
Funding Programs |
Programs providing funding and resources to startups |
Early-stage startups |
Varies by program |
NaN |
NaN |
Promotional Partnerships |
Partnerships |
Collaborating with brands for promotional funding |
Open to business collaborations |
Varies by partnership |
NaN |
NaN |
Fiscal Sponsorships |
Funding Mechanism |
Funding for projects through a fiscal sponsor |
Nonprofit or tax-exempt projects |
Varies by project |
NaN |
NaN |
Social Impact Investing |
Investment |
Investing in businesses that generate social impact |
Businesses with social goals |
Varies by investor |
NaN |
NaN |
Equity Crowdfunding Platforms |
Equity Funding |
Platforms for raising equity through crowdfunding |
Business or startups needing funding |
Varies by campaign |
NaN |
NaN |
Niche Product Grants |
Grants |
Funding for unique niche products or services |
Niche product businesses |
Varies by grant |
NaN |
NaN |
Start-Up Factory Programs |
Programs |
Programs that transform ideas into viable businesses |
Idea-stage entrepreneurs |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
Financial Coaching |
Coaching Services |
Guidance for managing personal/business finances |
Individuals and businesses |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
Invoice Factoring |
Financing |
Selling invoices for immediate cash |
Businesses with outstanding invoices |
Varies by invoice amount |
NaN |
NaN |
Freelancer Grants |
Grants |
Funding specifically for freelancers and gig workers |
Freelancers with viable projects |
Varies by grant |
NaN |
NaN |
Sustainable Business Grants |
Grants |
Funding for businesses pursuing sustainability |
Eco-friendly businesses |
Varies by grant |
NaN |
NaN |
Community Impact Grants |
Grants |
Funding for projects that impact the community |
Organizations improving communities |
Varies by grant |
NaN |
NaN |
Technology Grants |
Grants |
Funding for technology development and startups |
Tech-focused projects |
Varies by grant |
NaN |
NaN |
Healthcare Startups Funding |
Funding |
Funding available for health tech startups |
Startups in healthcare innovation |
Varies by investor/portal |
NaN |
NaN |
Artistic Project Grants |
Grants |
Funding for creative and artistic endeavors |
Artists and creative professionals |
Varies by grant |
NaN |
NaN |
Content Creation Sponsorships |
Sponsorships |
Funding for content creators |
Individuals creating digital content |
Varies by agreement |
NaN |
NaN |
Sustainability Incentives |
Incentives |
Funding to promote sustainable business practices |
Businesses adopting green methods |
Varies by program |
NaN |
NaN |
Social Enterprise Funding Programs |
Programs |
Funding for businesses with social missions |
Social enterprises |
Varies by program |
NaN |
NaN |
Local Economic Development Grants |
Grants |
Funding for projects that enhance local economies |
Businesses contributing to local development |
Varies by grant |
NaN |
NaN |
Commercialization Grants |
Grants |
Funding to help commercialize innovative products |
Innovators and startups |
Varies by grant |
NaN |
NaN |
Corporate Innovation Labs |
Labs |
Support for innovation within corporations |
Startups partnered with corporates |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
Freelance Networks |
Networks |
Communities for freelancers to collaborate and access jobs |
Freelancers in various fields |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
Digital Marketing Funding |
Grants |
Funding for digital marketing campaigns |
Businesses focusing on online marketing |
Varies by grant |
NaN |
NaN |
Rural Business Grants |
Grants |
Funding for businesses in rural areas |
Businesses located in rural settings |
Varies by grant |
NaN |
NaN |
Corporate Grants Programs |
Grants |
Grants offered by large corporations for community support |
Nonprofits and organizations |
Varies by corporation |
NaN |
NaN |
Mobile App Development Funds |
Funding Programs |
Support for mobile app creation and marketing |
Tech entrepreneurs |
Varies by initiative |
NaN |
NaN |
Collaboration Grants |
Grants |
Funding for collaborative projects between businesses |
Businesses working together |
Varies by grant |
NaN |
NaN |
Travel and Tourism Funding |
Funding Programs |
Grants for promoting travel and tourism businesses |
Tourism-related enterprises |
Varies by funding opportunity |
NaN |
NaN |
Educational Grants |
Grants |
Funding for education-oriented projects or businesses |
Open to educational initiatives |
Varies by grant |
NaN |
NaN |
financial literacy programs |
Programs |
Funding to promote financial literacy |
Organizations teaching financial literacy |
Varies by grant |
NaN |
NaN |
Freelancer Associations |
Associations |
Networks and associations representing freelancer interests |
Freelancers in various fields |
NaN |
NaN |
NaN |
Corporate Responsibility Programs |
Programs |
Funding opportunities supporting corporate social responsibility |
Businesses with CSR initiatives |
Varies by program |
NaN |
NaN |
Incorporated Organization Funding |
Funding Programs |
Opportunity for incorporated entities to secure funding |
Incorporated businesses |
Varies by program |
NaN |
NaN |