The develoPPP Ventures Competition seeks innovative companies ready to scale their operations in developing or emerging markets.
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Through the develoPPP Ventures Competition, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) provides €100,000 in non-dilutive capital via a matching-funds approach to businesses that demonstrate potential to improve local living conditions.
Target Countries
Currently operating in Rwanda, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, South Africa, and Côte d’Ivoire, with expansion to additional regions anticipated.
Support Package
- €100,000 non-dilutive funding contribution.
- Opportunity for supplementary financing.
- Customised expert guidance in your business sector.
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Qualification Requirements
Candidates must have moved beyond the startup phase and be generating revenue. Your business should:
- Operate as a private, profit-driven enterprise.
- Present realistic business and financial strategies.
- Have at least one annual financial record.
- Secure matching investment from additional sources.
- Have received less than €2 million in total funding.
- Show strong growth trajectory with break-even anticipated within 3 years.
Evaluation Process
All submissions undergo assessment using standardised, transparent criteria. Successful applicants will present their business to a DEG Impulse and GIZ committee. Leading contenders will undergo a comprehensive on-site evaluation before funding agreements are finalised.
Applications Close: June 30, 2025. Click HERE to apply.
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