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Agri-SME Evidence Fund Grant

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An organisation based in United Kingdom

In context

This call is open to research institutions, universities and non-profits, at idea and R&D stage. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Global-South and any country.

Summary

This fund supports research generating evidence on financing mechanisms and support systems for agricultural SMEs in developing countries, with a focus on strengthening agricultural value chains. It targets researchers and institutions studying how to improve access to capital and business support for small and medium-sized agricultural enterprises.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 5 Aug 2026Accurate?

About this grant

This grant supports research that generates evidence on financing mechanisms and support systems for agricultural small and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries. The fund aims to strengthen agricultural value chains by improving understanding of how to enhance access to capital and business support for private-sector agricultural enterprises. Research institutions, universities, nonprofits and SMEs may apply. Work must focus on developing countries across the Global South, including Africa, South Asia, South-East Asia and Latin America. Applicants at any stage of development are eligible. Projects should produce evidence on financing and support systems that can inform policy and practice for agricultural SMEs.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Agri-SME Evidence Fund?
Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL-SOUTH, GLOBAL; research-institution, university, nonprofit. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.

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