Grant
Catalytic Funding for Start-Ups
Apply by Jun 30, 2025
Application Closed
About
The Catalytic Funding program, organized by DEG Impulse and GIZ, offers start-ups in developing and emerging economies the opportunity to secure non-dilutive capital of EUR 100,000 to scale their innovative business models, provided they meet specific eligibility criteria, including operational status and a viable business plan, while contributing to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Benefits
- Non-dilutive capital of EUR 100,000 providedContribution to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Eligibility Criteria
- Company must be registered in the target country or plan to register prior to investment
- Must be privately owned and profit-oriented
- At least one annual financial statement required
- Viable business plan and financial plan must be available
- Company must be operational with first revenues from activities (Proof of Concept)
- Maximum of EUR 2 million in funding acquired to date
Target Region
Emerging and developing economies
Target Sector
All Industries
DEG Impulse gGmbH, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH