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Promoting Fintech Sector in MENA
Aligned with the Department of State's regional strategic objective of promoting increased employment, economic growth and U. S. economic and commercial engagement, this funding opportunity seeks to advance this strategic objective through a focus on development of the region's financial technology
(Fintech) sector.
The initiatives supported under this opportunity will promote the Fintech industry through partnerships, technical assistance, and joint ventures with the private sector from the United States and other regions.
Initiatives will encourage the formalization of Fintech enterprises, develop and implement business strategies and models for economic growth, and enhance the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem for Fintech in the region.
Through this funding opportunity, NEA/AC seeks to develop this emerging market and promote U. S. economic interests by encouraging the U. S. private sector to both invest in and facilitate partnerships in the Fintech sector in the MENA region.
(Fintech) sector.
The initiatives supported under this opportunity will promote the Fintech industry through partnerships, technical assistance, and joint ventures with the private sector from the United States and other regions.
Initiatives will encourage the formalization of Fintech enterprises, develop and implement business strategies and models for economic growth, and enhance the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem for Fintech in the region.
Through this funding opportunity, NEA/AC seeks to develop this emerging market and promote U. S. economic interests by encouraging the U. S. private sector to both invest in and facilitate partnerships in the Fintech sector in the MENA region.
Who's Eligible
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Link to Opportunity in SAMS Domestic - Updated
Additional Information of Eligibility:
U. S. or foreign: -Non-profit organizations; -For-profit organizations; or -Small businesses with functional and regional experience in the areas of technology and Fintech.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://mygrants.service-now.com/grants/record_details.do?sysparm_document_key=u_domestic_funding_opportunity,0848e108db6c7b00f3d47a208c96193f
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
sonjia_harris@fws.gov
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2019-03-28
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2019-05-03
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