for Inclusive
Economic [Growth]
Private Capital for Inclusive Economic [Growth]
01.
Big-picture Perspective with a Community Focus
02.
Sustainable Wealth Creation for Micro and Small Enterprises
03.
Strategic Acceleration that Leads to Measurable Impact
04.
Private Platform Offering Deep Engagement
Transforming promising micro, and small firms into scalable enterprises
who we are
The Economic Development Fund Inc. (EDF) is committed to advancing inclusive economic growth in emerging communities.
Through strategic services and private capital, EDF helps founders and owners to create legacies through job and wealth creation for their families, teams, and communities.our Brands
Early-Stage
Incubation
Growth
Acceleration
Private
Capital
Early-Stage
Incubation
Growth
Acceleration
Private
Capital
Early-Stage Incubation
Founders benefit from knowledge-building resources, new networks, and strategic services.
Growth Acceleration
Micro and small enterprises access practical tools, strategic services, and ongoing support.
Private Capital
Growing firms access capital and enterprise-level strategic support, leading to sustainable wealth creation.
720
%Women
Funded
320
%Hired
New Staff
Measuring Economic Inclusion
Since 2019, EDF has helped advance inclusive economic growth through support for high-potential startups and growing micro and small firms. EDF regularly conducts and presents its research findings related to economic inclusion.
Do you have an operating business with revenue (even if irregular)? Are you committed to growing your firm by adopting better financial, digital, and operational management practices?
The realities of building a firm from the ground up, in challenging markets, with digital and operational barriers is difficult. EDF’s Incubator for startups and Accelerator for micro and small enterprises reduce barriers with practical tools, strategic services, ongoing technical support, and alternative capital.
Economic Development Accelerator
Innovation Prize