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Expansion Capital Grant

Funding route · no open call

Amount
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Deadline
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Who can apply
SMEs, start-ups, social enterprises · Worldwide

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In context

This call is open to small and medium-sized businesses, startups and social enterprises, at Series A, Series B and growth stage and scale-up and mature. Coverage is read from the notice itself: any country.

Summary

Growth equity investment for small and medium-sized enterprises scaling in agriculture, agri-food, renewable energy, and ecological transition sectors. Demeter provides capital to help portfolio companies expand operations and market reach.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 9 Aug 2026Accurate?

About this grant

This growth equity fund supports small and medium-sized enterprises and social enterprises scaling operations in agriculture, agri-food, renewable energy and ecological transition. Eligible applicants are based in the EU and must demonstrate expansion-stage readiness with established traction or revenue. The fund targets companies at Series A, Series B or growth and scale stages seeking capital to accelerate market expansion and impact in the thematic sectors. Applicants must meet SME status requirements and show clear alignment with the fund's focus areas.

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Key requirements

  • ✓SME or growth-stage company in agriculture, agri-food, energy, or ecological transition sectors
  • ✓Demonstrated business model with traction and clear scaling pathway
  • ✓Seeking expansion capital to scale operations

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Expansion Capital?
Eligibility covers SMEs, start-ups and social enterprises in any country.

How this compares

About this sector

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