About the MSME Financing Map
The MSME Financing Map is a user-friendly platform developed by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Entrepreneurship and Technological Innovation (MEA) and its SME Unit, with support from the World Bank. It was created to close the information gap that often prevents Surinamese entrepreneurs from finding the right financing options for their businesses.
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone of Suriname’s economy. Whether you're just starting your entrepreneurial journey or looking to grow, this map helps you identify financing instruments and technical assistance tailored to your business stage and needs, so you can scale, innovate, and compete more effectively, at home and beyond.
To ensure broad accessibility, the MSME Financing Map is available in Dutch, Sranan Tongo, and English, making it easier for entrepreneurs to navigate financing options.
How the Map Works
The MSME Financing Map is a centralized and regularly updated directory of financing instruments available to Surinamese MSMEs and startups. It brings together public, private, and international actors offering grants, loans, guarantees, credit, and investment, all in one place
By closing the information gap many entrepreneurs face, the map helps users:
Discover financing opportunities tailored to their business needs
Navigating through the complex and often fragmented financial ecosystem of Suriname
Make informed decisions when seeking funding to start or grow their enterprise
Sustain growth even after the SCSD and SURGE programs conclude
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale, the map is designed to guide you toward the right financial tools and partners to move your business forward.
Why It Matters
MSMEs are central to Suriname’s economic development, playing a vital role in job creation, innovation, and local value addition. Yet, many entrepreneurs still face difficulties identifying and accessing the right financial instruments to start, grow, or modernize their businesses.
This challenge is especially significant for early-stage and small-scale enterprises, which often lack the networks, information, or support systems to confidently navigate the financing landscape.
The MSME Financing Map helps bridge this gap by providing entrepreneurs with clear, centralized access to financing and support opportunities, enabling them to make informed decisions, build resilience, and strengthen their contribution to Suriname’s inclusive and sustainable growth.
Partners & Contributors
The MSME Financing Map was developed through a collaborative effort involving key public and private sector partners. We gratefully acknowledge the contributions of the following organizations, whose insights helped shape the map’s scope and accuracy.
Association of Manufacturers in Suriname (ASFA)
Provided valuable input on financing mechanisms and strategic partnerships within the production sector and CARICOM.
Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KKF)
Shared data on financing actors and emphasized capacity-building needs for MSMEs across priority sectors.
Suriname Business Development Center (SBDC)
Played a key role in identifying training and support schemes through its multi-stakeholder platform.
Suriname Investment and Trade Agency (SITA)
Offered perspectives on investment readiness, trade facilitation, and policy alignment for MSME development.
Suriname Business Association (VSB)
Contributed through initiatives such as FITS and digital platforms connecting indigenous entrepreneurs with formal finance.
Together, these contributions helped ensure the map reflects the reality of Suriname’s financing landscape and supports the diverse needs of its entrepreneurs.
Acknowledgements
The development of the MSME Financing Map was made possible through support from the Finance for Development (F4D) Trust Fund, administered by the World Bank Group. F4D offers a platform for digital innovation and development financing, bringing public and private sector partners together to advance digital solutions and drive digital transformation in developing countries.
