Suitable start-ups to be funded through develoPPP Ventures are selected during an open ideas competition. This takes place twice a year 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 the develoPPP Ventures ideas competition
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 the develoPPP Ventures ideas competition can be found here:
Your application to the develoPPP Ventures ideas competition
The develoPPP Ventures ideas competition takes place twice a year for six weeks at the end of each quarter (June and December). Do you meet the conditions of participation (PDF) and would like to apply for funding? Here’s how:
- Select target country
- Submit a completed application via the develoPPP application 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.
Start-up support in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Tanzania
Funding within the framework of develoPPP Ventures is currently possible in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Tanzania. The application and selection process is supported in each country by a team of local experts who will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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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