Application Deadline: June 30, 2026
LOCATION: Multiple Regions
Suitable start-ups to be funded through develoPPP Ventures are selected during an open call for applications, which takes place several times a year for six weeks at the end of a quarter. A new call for applications will be announced on the website prior to the start of the application window and is open to all start-ups that meet the conditions for participation. Depending on the target country, the funding contract is concluded with one of the two implementing partners, DEG Impulse gGmbH or Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.
ELIGIBILITY:
Target Countries: The current develoPPP Ventures call for applications (May 15 to June 30, 2026) takes place in Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, and Tanzania. The application and selection process is supported by a team of local experts who will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
For questions regarding investments in Ghana or South Africa, please contact: develoPPPVentures@giz.de
For questions regarding investments in Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania, please contact: develoPPPVentures@degimpulse.de
Your company is registered in the target country or plans to register there prior to the co-financed growth investment
You are pursuing an innovative business model and are already generating initial revenues (proof of concept)
Your business model has high development relevance and scalability and contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Your start-up must be privately owned and profit-oriented and must be registered in the target country or register there prior to the early-stage investment. Your business model has high development relevance and scalability and thus contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). There must be proof of concept, and initial revenues must have been generated. You can find the full list of conditions of participation above.
The complete conditions of participation for develoPPP Ventures can be found here: Download conditions of participation
Does your start-up plan to expand in one of the current develoPPP Ventures target countries and meet the conditions of participation? Then easily submit and manage your application during the ongoing call for applications via one of the following platforms.
BENEFIT:
DEG Impulse and GIZ provide non-dilutive capital of EUR 100,000 (and a top-up for successful Ventures in a potential second phase)
The company must receive matching funds equaling the amount of the non-dilutive capital in the form of a cash injection from other investors. Matching funds can be considered if received up to 6 months prior to the application and still available for the develoPPP Ventures investment.
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