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DIGITAL INCLUSION FUND AT INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION (WORLD BANK GROUP)

Application Deadline: September 15, 2026

LOCATION: USA

The Digital Inclusion Fund bridges the digital divide through inclusive fintech and connectivity projects. This program provides growth capital to companies expanding digital payments, broadband access, and inclusive financial services to unbanked populations.

ELIGIBILITY:

Region: Global

Technology companies with a clear inclusion thesis and at least one year in operation.

What you can fund:

Working capital and pilot deployments

Technical assistance and capacity building

Climate and ESG-aligned investments

Market research and feasibility studies

Equipment and technology procurement

Monitoring, evaluation, and learning

Submissions take about 15 minutes. Decision in 4–6 weeks.

No application fees

BENEFIT:

Funding range: $150K – $3M

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INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION (WORLD BANK GROUP) SME GROWTH ACCELERATOR

Application Deadline: November 15, 2026

LOCATION: USA

SME Growth Accelerator is designed to help small and medium enterprises scale operations, expand into new markets, and create quality jobs. Includes mentorship, access to networks, and follow-on financing opportunities.

ELIGIBILITY:

Region: Latin America, Africa, Asia

For-profit SMEs with 10-250 employees and verified annual revenue between $250k-$10M.

What you can fund:

Working capital and pilot deployments

Technical assistance and capacity building

Climate and ESG-aligned investments

Market research and feasibility studies

Equipment and technology procurement

Monitoring, evaluation, and learning

No application fees

Submissions take about 15 minutes. Decision in 4–6 weeks.

BENEFIT:

Funding range: $50K – $1.5M

APPLY