Find the right route for your business
The purpose of your funding matters. A business managing regular cash flow may need a different structure from a company building a new facility or applying for a research grant. Start with your goal and explore the relevant route.
Funding Routes at a Glance
Summary of objectives, purpose, and key commercial considerations
| Funding route | Typical purpose | What to understand |
|---|---|---|
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Business loans
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Working capital, equipment and business expansion | Repayments, interest, fees, security and affordability |
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Project finance
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A defined development or investment project | Budget, sponsor contribution, delivery risks and funding milestones |
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Grant support
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Activities eligible under a specific programme | Application criteria, award conditions, timing and reporting |
Explore Available Routes
Select a pathway below to review eligibility and commercial criteriaBusiness loans
Commercial Debt Facility
Explore borrowing for a defined business need. Available amounts and terms depend on the lender, your country and the assessment of your business.
Project finance
Capital Schemes & Infrastructure
Bring the financial and delivery details of your project into one clear proposal. The available financing structure depends on the project and the provider’s requirements.
Grant support
Subsidies & Innovation Calls
Understand which programmes may fit your project and what a complete application requires. An application must meet the awarding organisation’s rules; support does not guarantee an award.
Not sure where to begin
Tell us what you are trying to achieve. Select “Not sure” in the application and describe your funding need in plain language.
Before you apply
Check country availability, read the eligibility guidance and prepare a realistic estimate of the amount you need. We will identify any additional information required for the next stage.
These use cases are proposed categories, not confirmation of live products. Publish only categories supported by actual funding capacity or provider arrangements. Do not describe ordinary business borrowing as non recourse project finance unless that structure is genuinely available.