Navigator · Government supportFINTECH NAVIGATOR / GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
GOVERNMENT ENABLERPUBLIC BODY
Monsha'at
SME authority. Relevant to anyone lending to, financing, or building for small business — which is where the USD 80bn funding gap sits.
2 ACTIVITIESSCOPE
2016SINCE
ACTIVITIES CLEARED FOR
Debt crowdfundingSupply chain & invoice finance
WHY THERE IS NO ACTIVITY LIST
HOW IT GOT HERE
HOW TO ENGAGE
2 ROUTESEnablers publish programme calendars and application windows. Most run on cohort intake rather than rolling applications.
Programme or accelerator intake
Structured support — mentoring, market access, and in some cases funding — delivered in cohorts rather than continuously.
WHAT YOU WILL BE ASKED FOR
- Registered entity
- A product at the stage the programme is scoped for
- Founder time; these are not passive programmes
CHECK THE PUBLISHED INTAKE CALENDAR · TYPICAL TIMEFRAME COHORT-BASED
Funding or soft loan
Non-dilutive or concessional capital, usually tied to milestones and local hiring.
WHAT YOU WILL BE ASKED FOR
- Audited or reviewed financials
- A use-of-funds plan tied to milestones
- Evidence of local economic contribution
VIA THE PROGRAMME’S APPLICATION PORTAL · TYPICAL TIMEFRAME 3–6 MONTHS