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The next call for applications opens on November 15.

develoPPP Ventures

develoPPP Ventures supports young companies in selected countries in sub-Saharan Africa which are improving local living conditions with innovative business models and are now looking to scale.

Funding

Growth support for innovative startups with a development impact

Is your startup already active in Kenya, Tanzania or Rwanda and helping to improve living conditions there through an innovative business model? develoPPP supports young companies planning to scale their business in these three target countries through grants of EUR 100,000 with the aim of making innovative solutions accessible to more people. The grant is provided for suitable investments in growth by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

As well as DEG Impulse, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is also on hand to provide support with the execution. It provides funding via develoPPP Ventures in Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa.

What does DEG Impulse offer?

Grant funding

Get EUR 100,000 to expand your 
development-focused business model.

Technical support

Get tailored support to maximise your
chance of success and drive your business forward.

Strategic advice

Develop sound financial and business plans
for your company's sustainable development

Target group

Startups already registered in Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda, or planning to register there before funding starts. The promotional funds are provided exclusively for business expansion on-site, and must be invested there. In order to be eligible for support, the company must have already completed the start-up phase and be generating initial revenues. The company must also:

  • be privately owned and for-profit,
  • have a viable business and financial plan,
  • be able to present its first annual financial statements,
  • be able to attract additional investors with its business model,
  • have high growth potential and reach the breakeven point within a maximum of three years.
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“Flow helps shop owners in Uganda and Rwanda to increase their financial independence through innovative operating solutions. DEG Impulse proved to be a groundbreaking partner. Its support and financing helped Flow to achieve the success it enjoys today. The strategic investment of DEG Impulse via develoPPP Ventures is a cornerstone of our success story, and we are grateful for the tireless support.”

Geoffrey Acini, Regional CEO East Africa at Flow Global

How does the process work?

The develoPPP Ventures call for applications takes place several times a year over a six-week period at the end of a quarter. A new call for applications will be announced here on the website prior to the start of the application window. If you meet the conditions for participation (PDF), you can submit your application via the platform of our partner VC4A. Each application will first be assessed based on uniform and transparent criteria. The best candidates will then undergo on-site due diligence, which, if successful, will be followed by a funding contract.

The next call for applications opens on November 15.

Partners in Transformation

Our services and programmes are among those offered by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to promote collaboration with actors in the private sector.