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This document is the official, detailed Call for Proposals for Window 3, the Startup Grant component of the Skills, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SIE) Fund. It serves as the definitive guide for young Gambian entrepreneurs seeking to transform their innovative business ideas into thriving ventures. The document provides a unique and complete roadmap, outlining the specific objectives to empower youth, promote business growth, and foster innovation and job creation. It details the scope of support for technology-driven startups, social enterprises, and creative industries that align with The Gambia's National Development Plan. It meticulously defines all requirements, including strict eligibility criteria (such as Gambian nationality, age 18-35, business registration, and a feasible business plan), and explains a transparent, multi-stage application process. This includes application submission, proposal evaluation, a pitching event, and a final award notification. Furthermore, the document clarifies the evaluation procedure, providing insight into the four core assessment criteria: Employability Potential, Strategic Alignment, Quality of Product/Service, and Financial Sustainability. It also explains the scoring and ranking methodology, ensuring a fair and merit-based selection process, and details the support modalities, which include financial grants, mentorship, coaching, and incubation services. In essence, this is the critical, one-stop resource for understanding how to compete for funding, navigating the necessary steps, and fulfilling all the procedural requirements to secure a startup grant and launch a sustainable business in The Gambia.