Catalytic Funding for Start-Ups
    Catalytic Funding for Start-Ups
    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 provided
      Contribution 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