GREENTech4CE Call III - Business Development Service Providers

About

The GREENTech4CE project is inviting applications from eligible Business Development Service Providers in Zambia to receive grants aimed at supporting startups and micro, small enterprises in the green, circular, and digital economy, with a focus on critical raw materials, thereby fostering innovation and sustainable growth in the region.

Benefits

• Grants between EUR 60,000 and EUR 150,000
• Support for incubating or accelerating startups and MSMEs in Zambia’s green, circular, digital economy and Critical Raw Materials
• Total fund available: EUR 1,576,750
• Implementation period of 12 months
• Matching requirement of 25% for most BDSPs and 15% for those supporting Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining

Eligibility Criteria

• Zambian-registered Business Development Service Providers (BDSPs) with at least 2 years of operation
• Proven track record in incubation or acceleration
• Serving startups, micro, and small enterprises in sectors like manufacturing, construction, energy, creative industries, digital services, logistics, and artisanal mining (CRM)