COMPETE Salone Overview: Funding innovative business ideas

COMPETE Salone is a competitive grant initiative funded by the UK Government. We help businesses test innovative ideas that have the potential to create jobs, improve livelihoods and increase exports. The initiative works by offering a matching grant and guidance to private companies.

Topic: Entrepreneurship and innovation, Investment and export promotion, Overview infographic, Sustainable business
Sector: Other
Geographic Focus: Sierra Leone
Published by: Invest Salone
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