Suitable start-ups to be funded through develoPPP Ventures are selected during an open call for applications. This 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.
Participation requirements for develoPPP Ventures
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)
The complete conditions of participation for develoPPP Ventures can be found here:
Current target countries
The current develoPPP Ventures call for applications (May 15 to June 30) takes place in Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and South Africa. The application and selection process is supported by a team of local experts who will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Your application to develoPPP Ventures
The develoPPP Ventures call for applications 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. Do you meet the conditions of participation (PDF) and would like to apply for funding? Here’s how:
- Is your start-up active in Nigeria or South Africa? Apply via the develoPPP application platform.
- Is your start-up active in Kenya, Tanzania or Rwanda? Apply via the VC4A platform.
Each application will first be evaluated on the basis of consistent and transparent criteria. If your application is successful in the competition, you will be given the opportunity to pitch to the decision-making committee of DEG Impulse and GIZ. The best candidates will then undergo an on-site review (due diligence), which, if successful, will be followed by a funding contract.
Apply now
The develoPPP application process is handled centrally via a separate platform on which you can easily submit and manage your application. Your start-up wants to expand in one of the develoPPP Ventures countries and meets the participation criteria (PDF)? Then apply for funding!
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