Global Innovation Fund (GIF)
Global Innovation Fund द्वारा
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त्वरित उत्तर
Global Innovation Fund (GIF) provides flexible, tiered funding (grants, debt, equity) and technical support to social innovations aiming to improve the lives of people living in poverty across the developing world.
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- आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि
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Results & next round
Applications for this round are closed. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Global Innovation Fund. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
इस फंडिंग प्रोग्राम के बारे में
The Global Innovation Fund (GIF) is a pioneering non-profit impact investment fund headquartered in London, United Kingdom, dedicated to backing promising social innovations. Its core mission is to catalyse solutions that possess the potential to significantly improve the lives of millions of individuals residing in developing countries, particularly those living on less than US$5 a day. GIF operates with a flexible investment approach, understanding that different innovations require different forms of capital at various stages of their development. This includes offering a tailored mix of grants, debt, and equity investments, ensuring that the funding mechanism best suits the innovation's lifecycle and needs.
GIF's strategic focus is on impact, seeking out groundbreaking ideas and ventures that address critical challenges faced by vulnerable populations. This could range from novel approaches in health, education, economic empowerment, or environmental sustainability. By providing not just financial capital but also crucial technical support, GIF aims to de-risk innovations, help them validate their models, scale their impact, and achieve sustainable growth. The fund actively seeks a diverse range of applicants, including traditional for-profit companies, dedicated social enterprises, non-profit organizations, academic researchers, and even government agencies that are driving social innovation. This broad eligibility reflects GIF's commitment to finding impact wherever it may emerge, fostering a global ecosystem of change-makers.
पात्रता
देखें कि आप पात्र हैं या नहीं
पूरी पात्रता शर्तें — संस्था प्रकार, स्टेज, क्षेत्र, फाउंडर प्रोफ़ाइल और पंजीकरण आवश्यकताएं — साथ ही इस प्रोग्राम के लिए आपकी फ़िट। देखने के लिए साइन अप करें।
फंडिंग प्रदाता
Global Innovation Fund (GIF) is a non-profit, impact-first investment fund headquartered in London. It is a registered charity in England and Wales (number 1171353) and a company limited by guarantee (number 09223487). Its own pages say it has backed a portfolio of innovations…
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आपको क्या मिलेगा
The Global Innovation Fund provides staged funding tailored to the maturity and needs of each social innovation. This flexible capital can range from up to US$230,000 (approx. ₹1.9 crore) for pilot-stage, early proof-of-concept ideas, escalating to up to US$2,300,000 (approx. ₹19 crore) for innovations ready to test and transition their models, and potentially up to US$15,000,000 (approx. ₹124.5 crore) for those prepared for mass-market expansion and large-scale impact. Alongside this significant financial backing, GIF offers invaluable technical support. This includes strategic guidance, operational assistance, access to a global network of experts and partners, and support with impact measurement and evaluation, all designed to help innovators navigate challenges, refine their strategies, and maximize their social return on investment.
- वितरण
- Milestone Based
समयसीमा और प्रक्रिया
चयन प्रक्रिया
The selection process at the Global Innovation Fund is rigorous and designed to identify highly scalable social innovations with significant impact potential. Applications are first screened for eligibility and alignment with GIF's mission to serve low-income populations in developing countries. Promising proposals then undergo a multi-stage evaluation process, which typically includes: in-depth review of the innovation's theory of change, market opportunity, technical feasibility, team capabilities, and financial sustainability. Due diligence involves comprehensive analysis, expert consultations, and potentially site visits to assess the on-the-ground reality and impact. Final investment decisions are made by an experienced Investment Committee, which considers both financial and social returns, ensuring a balanced approach to impact-first investing.
आवेदन प्रक्रिया
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Submit Application
Submit an initial online proposal through the GIF funding portal when an application window is open.
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आवेदन कैसे करें
ड्राफ़्ट से वितरण तक चार चरण — हर चरण में एक कार्रवाई।
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अपना आवेदन ड्राफ़्ट करें
ग्रांट ट्रैकर के अंदर फ़ॉर्म भरें — AI आपके पिछले उत्तरों का उपयोग करके हर उत्तर का ड्राफ़्ट बनाता है, ताकि आपको खाली पन्ने से शुरुआत न करनी पड़े।
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आधिकारिक पोर्टल पर जमा करें
आधिकारिक आवेदन लिंक का उपयोग करें और अंतिम रूप से जमा करने से पहले सभी विवरण सत्यापित करें।
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फ़ॉलो अप करें
जमा करने के 5–7 दिन बाद प्राप्ति की पुष्टि और समीक्षा समयरेखा के बारे में पूछने के लिए संपर्क करें।
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
What kind of innovations does GIF typically fund?
GIF looks for social innovations that have the potential to significantly improve the lives of millions of people living in poverty in developing countries. This includes novel products, services, technologies, or business models across various sectors that address critical social challenges and demonstrate strong impact potential and scalability.
Is GIF's funding only for Indian startups?
No, GIF is a global fund and welcomes applications from organizations in any country. The key requirement is that your innovation must benefit people living in poverty in developing countries, a category that explicitly includes India.
What types of funding instruments does GIF offer?
GIF employs a flexible funding approach, offering grants, loans (debt), and equity investments. The specific instrument chosen is tailored to the innovation's stage of development, risk profile, and overall needs to ensure the most appropriate form of capital is provided.
What is 'technical support' from GIF?
Technical support from GIF goes beyond capital and includes strategic advice, operational guidance, access to a network of mentors and experts, assistance with impact measurement, and support for scaling strategies. This holistic support aims to strengthen the innovation's capacity and accelerate its journey to impact.
How does GIF define 'people living in poverty'?
GIF primarily targets innovations that benefit individuals living on less than US$5 a day, with a strong preference for those addressing the needs of populations living on less than US$2 a day. This focus ensures resources are directed towards the most vulnerable communities.
What happens after an application is submitted?
Applications are typically reviewed during fixed windows. Shortlisted proposals undergo a rigorous due diligence process, which may include detailed financial and impact assessments, team interviews, and potentially site visits, leading to a final investment decision.
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