Who can apply for Innovation Fund?

Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL, AFRICA, ASIA, EUROPE, LATAM, NORTH-AMERICA; startup, sme, social-enterprise. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.

✓ Early-stage friendly

Innovation Fund Grant

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A fund based in United States

Summary

This grant funds innovative digital solutions and startups that enable small business growth across multiple global regions, with a focus on fintech, digital tools, cybersecurity, e-commerce, and sustainability. Winners receive both funding and scaling support.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 10 Sept 2026Accurate?

About this grant

Mastercard Strive Innovation Fund supports digital solutions and innovative technologies that empower small businesses to adapt to digital transformation and build resilience. The fund addresses the challenge that many small businesses, particularly in developing and emerging markets, are struggling to adopt digital tools, access capital, and gain financial management capabilities in the wake of pandemic disruptions. …

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for Innovation Fund?: Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL, AFRICA, ASIA, EUROPE, LATAM, NORTH-AMERICA; startup, sme, social-enterprise. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.