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DEVELOPPP VENTURES CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

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Application Deadline: December 31, 2024

LOCATION: Multiple Regions in Africa

DEG Impulse gGmbH and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH with funds from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) support young companies to scale innovative business models in selected emerging markets that create positive impact and contribute to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For the current list of develoPPP Ventures target countries, please refer to http://www.develoPPP.de/en/application/ventures

ELIGIBILITY:

The company is registered in the target country OR plans to register there prior to the investment

The company is privately owned and profit-oriented • At least one annual financial statement is provided

A viable business plan and a financial plan is available

The company is operative and has generated first revenues from operating activities (Proof of Concept)

The company should not have acquired more than a maximum of EUR 2 million in funding to date

The current develoPPP Ventures call for applications (November 15 to December 31, 2024) takes place in Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Rwanda 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.

Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania. Further countries to follow

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 cash injection from other investors.

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CATCHLIGHT GLOBAL FELLOWSHIP

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Application Deadline: December 14, 2024

LOCATION: USA

At CatchLight, they are harnessing the power of visual storytelling to inform, connect and transform communities. Through the CatchLight Global Fellowship, CatchLight supports individuals who want to cultivate significant audience engagement through inventive distribution methods that will increase the impact of their work.

ELIGIBILITY:

Requirements include but are not limited to:

A fellowship statement that describes how visuals in general, and your work specifically, engage audiences and have a long-term impact. 200 words

A description of the proposed work. 250 words.

A description of how your distribution, engagement and/or impact plan differs from what is happening industry wide now and that identifies your target audience. 250 words.

A plan to gather impact feedback. 100 words

A timeline for the work which can extend beyond the grant period. (This can be broad or specific)

A budget estimate for the proposed work. This budget can exceed the award amount but please note where CatchLight funds would be used

Three topic ideas for sharing learning with the CatchLight community

10-20 images which, if awarded, CatchLight has the rights to use in promotional materials.

Three professional references. Contact information must include email and phone number.

A short bio

A copy of your curriculum vitae.

If awarded CatchLight requires:

CatchLight mentioned as a funder in all relevant project-related materials in perpetuity

CatchLight credited in conjunction with the impact/engagement work in perpetuity

BENEFIT:

$30,000 award

Potential access to additional future funding through the CatchLight Impact Fund

Paid travel and accommodations for the 2025 CatchLight Visual Storytelling Summit in San Francisco.

Personal development opportunities, including executive coaching

Impact strategy and networking support from CatchLight staff and our extended network.

A community of like-minded Fellows and industry professionals with opportunities for mentorship, education and speaking engagements.

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