develoPPP Ventures Ideas Competition 2026

About

A funding program offering €100,000 in non-dilutive capital for innovative startups in East Africa, aimed at businesses that demonstrate high growth potential and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. Participants will receive technical support and strategic advice to enhance their business models and financial plans, with the possibility of additional funding in a second phase for successful ventures.

Benefits

• 💰Non-dilutive Capital
  €100,000 in funding without giving up equity
• 🛠️ Technical Support
  Access to resources to maximize chances of success
• 📊Strategic Advice
  Guidance for developing sound financial and business plans
• 💼Additional Funding Potential
  Opportunity for further funding in a second phase for successful ventures.

Eligibility Criteria

• 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 company must be privately owned and for-profit
• The company must have a viable business and financial plan
• The company must be able to present its first annual financial statements
• The company must be able to attract additional investors with its business model
• The company must have high growth potential and reach the breakeven point within a maximum of three years.

Participation Commitments

• Submit application documents and pitches
• Undergo a multi-stage selection process including due diligence
• Invest the funding in the target country where the business is registered or plans to register.

Target Region

Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania

Target Sector

All sectors