WARNING !!!

We have been informed that various correspondence are being  circulated from the Internet web sites and via email, regular mail or  facsimile, falsely stating that this correspondence is issued by, or in  association with UNIDO and/or its officials. These scams, which may seek  to obtain money and/or in many cases personal details from the  recipients of such correspondence, are fraudulent.

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Dear Entrepreneur,

UNIDO Enterprise Development Grant for young entrepreneurs between the age group of 21 - 45 years is designed to provide subsidized financing for one hundred thousand (100,000) beneficiaries, through designated Enterprise Development financial institutions. Business grants ranging from two hundred thousand to two million United States dollars will be disbursed to SME beneficiaries. It has a 50% quota for women, 40% for Men and 10% quota for disabled persons. Take this opportunity and access this grant today. send your feasibility study and business plan to us by email and allow 3 business days for evaluation.

Thank you and Best Wishes.

Yours faithfully

Director, SME Branch

United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)

Vienna International Centre

P.O. Box 300

A-1400 Vienna