- What
- Non-dilutive applied research grant.
- Who
- Researchers at Kuwaiti academic, public and non-profit bodies; co-funding evidence required.
- From abroad
- Not stated on the programme’s site (checked September 2026) All programmes open to founders from abroad →
- Latest
- Last call for applications 2022 — Second 2022 call for research proposalsNewest dated item on its own site · checked Oct 2026
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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 for specific end-users. KFAS is funded by private-sector shareholding companies at one percent of annual profits.
- Amount
- Grant — amount not published
- Terms
- No equity
- Eligibility
- Researchers at research & higher-education, public/governmental and not-for-profit institutions in Kuwait; international researchers only via a Kuwaiti institution · co-funding must be shown in the budget and in the institution's letter of intent, which is uploaded with the proposal; without both the proposal counts as incomplete
- Sectors
- Health, STEAM Education, Energy, Environment, Food & Water Security, Future Economies
- Benefits
- Non-dilutive grant
- Status
- Open — KFAS 2026 second call: proposals 15 September to 15 December 2026, by midnight Kuwait time, through the KFAS Research Grants Management System (checked October 2026)
Is this for you?
Where is your company?
Are you open to giving equity?
We match them against what KFAS Applied Research Grant publishes.
A guide to the published criteria, not a decision — the programme selects.
What the source says
“the pledge made by the private sector shareholding companies to fund the Foundation based on a set percentage of their annual profits — currently at one percent”
“Applied Research is directed towards creating practical solutions to specific problems for specific end-users/stakeholders through innovation in practice, products, or procedures.”
“The Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) provide grants for Applied Research Proposals.”
“Researchers and scientists from the following sectors are eligible to apply: Research & Higher Education sector, Public/Governmental sector, Not-for-Profit Entities and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)”
“priority will be given to the specified domains below: 1. Health 2. STEAM Education 3. Energy 4. Environment 5. Food & Water Security 6. Future Economies”
“KFAS 2026 Second Call for Research Proposals for Applied, Fundamental, Policy and Young Researcher Proposals | 15 of September to 15 of November 2026, by midnight Kuwait time.”
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No published deadline in the next 30 days · All published deadlines →
Compare grants & prizes in Kuwait
| Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| KFAS Applied Research GrantNon-dilutive applied research grant. | not published | No equity | Open |
| KFAS Young Researcher GrantResearch grant. | not published | No equity | Open |
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Questions founders ask
What does KFAS Applied Research Grant offer?
Non-dilutive applied research grant.
Does KFAS Applied Research Grant take equity?
No equity — grant.
Can founders from abroad apply?
Not stated on the programme’s site (checked September 2026).
Is there a deadline?
Yes — applications close 15 Dec 2026.
How do I apply?
Through its own application form — the Apply button on this page goes straight there.
Sources
Primary source · kfas.org.kw/research/grants/Applied-Research-Grants · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/kfas · Checked October 2026