Developp Ventures: Catalytic Grant for Startups in Emerging Markets

🚀 develoPPP Ventures Catalytic Grant

Scale your high-impact startup in emerging markets with €100,000 non‑dilutive funding and technical support.

🔍 Quick Snapshot

  • Provider: DEG Impulse gGmbH & GIZ
  • Opportunity Type: Growth-stage startup grant
  • Funding Amount: €100,000 non-dilutive funding
  • Deadline: 30 June 2025
  • Location: Sub‑Saharan Africa (Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania)
  • Themes: SDG-aligned innovations (agritech, fintech, health, clean energy, gender equity)

🌍 About the Grant

The develoPPP Ventures program accelerates proven, impact-driven startups in emerging economies. With €100K funding and strategic support, it bridges early traction with scalable, long-term growth, prioritizing SDG-aligned business models and gender-equity leadership.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

  • Privately owned, for-profit startups registered (or to be registered) locally
  • First-year revenues with proof of concept
  • Scalable, SDG-aligned business models
  • Matching funds equal to €100,000
  • Total external funding ≤ €2 million
  • Located in eligible countries: Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania

🎁 Grant Benefits

  • €100,000 grant (non-dilutive funding)
  • Technical and strategic support from DEG Impulse or GIZ
  • Enhanced visibility and partnership opportunities
  • Acceleration of SDG-driven business models

📝 How to Apply

  1. Visit the develoPPP Ventures Online Form
  2. Submit your application with detailed proof of concept and scalability plan
  3. Secure a matching investor commitment of €100,000
  4. Prepare for evaluation and pitch sessions
  5. Await contract notification and onboarding

📅 Program Timeline

  • Application Window: 15 May 2025 – 30 June 2025
  • Evaluation: July 2025
  • Contract Issuance: Summer/Fall 2025
  • Project Duration: 12–18 months

🚀 Ready to Scale Your Startup?

Apply now for the develoPPP Ventures Catalytic Grant and unlock funding and support to drive sustainable impact in emerging markets.

Apply Now

Questions? Email develoPPP@degimpulse.de

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Source: developpp.de

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