- What
- Non-dilutive R&D grant; amount is project-dependent.
- Who
- Researchers, startups and SMEs in Kuwait.
- Cost
- No equity — grant
- From abroad
- Not stated on the programme’s site (checked September 2026) All programmes open to founders from abroad →
- Status
- Active
Checked · September 2026 · kfas.org · How we check ↗
In detail
KFAS Applied Research Grant is a non-dilutive r&d grant in Kuwait. KFAS's applied research grant for innovation creating practical solutions. Funded by 1% of Kuwait private-sector profits.
- Amount
- Grant — project-dependent
- Terms
- No equity
- Eligibility
- Researchers, startups and SMEs in Kuwait
- Sectors
- Health, EdTech, Energy, Environment, ICT
- Benefits
- No equity · KFAS network access
- Status
- Annual
What the source says
“currently at one percent”
kfas.org · seen September 2026
“KFAS is a non-profit, non-government scientific center in Kuwait supporting the progress and advancement of science and technology, supported by the private sector.”
kfas.org · seen September 2026
Closing soon on the map
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Grant · Saudi Arabia
Up to SAR 500,000 non-repayable per project, capped at 20 projects total.
No equity — grant
29 Sep 2026closes
Finspire
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SAR 100,000 development funding, earmarked rather than paid as cash.
Equity via SAFE, capped at 5%
4 Oct 2026closes
QSTP Incubation
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In-kind support: Doha workspace and housing for a four-week Sprint, talent and investor access.
Equity — 1.5% deferred SAFE-style stake
1 Nov 2026closes
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KFAS Young Researcher Grant
Grant · Kuwait
Non-dilutive grant; amount is project-dependent.
No equity — grant
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More programmes that take no equity →
Sources
Primary source · kfas.org · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/kfas · Checked September 2026