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Got a Business Dream? BML’s MVR 500K Startup Grant Could Make It Real

Bank of Maldives has opened applications for its 2025 Startup Grant Programme, offering MVR 500,000 each to three winning businesses, up from the usual two recipients, to mark the 10th anniversary of BML Islamic. Applications must be submitted by email before 4:00 PM on 7 September 2025, and winners also receive personalised financial advisory services.

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  • The Startup Grant is part of the Bank’s commitment to support businesses and strengthen our relationship with the start-up ecosystem in Maldives. Through the programme, we are nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit of the startup community t…

    Mohamed Shareef, BML CEO and Managing Director The Standard Open the report (The Standard)

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  • MVR 500,000 grant funding per winning business The Standard This year, three emerging businesses will receive the prestigious grant — an increase from the usual two recipients — with each winner securing MVR 500,000 in funding.

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  • BML opened applications for its 2025 Startup Grant Programme. Maldives The Standard Bank of Maldives (BML) has opened applications for its 2025 Startup Grant Programme, with an expanded funding pool to mark the 10th anniversary of BML Islamic.

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  • Applications for the grant close by email submission. before 4:00 PM on 7 September 2025 The Standard Applications must be submitted via email to [email protected] before 4:00 PM on 7 September 2025.

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  • The BML Startup Grant programme was launched. in 2022 The Standard Launched in 2022, the BML Startup Grant aims to provide emerging entrepreneurs with the capital and guidance needed to launch or expand their ventures, creating employment opportunities and driving innovation in the local economy.

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