Combining Grants with Other Funding Sources

Last reviewed: April 2026

Many SMEs can improve outcomes by sequencing, not replacing, funding sources.

Common combination models

• grant + accelerator: capability implementation plus strategic market support
• grant + pilot funding: subsidised build plus deployment validation
• grant + debt financing: supported implementation plus working capital flexibility

Control principles

• keep scope boundaries clear across funding sources
• avoid double-counting costs
• document obligations and milestones by source
• align internal owners for reporting and compliance

Next step

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