Development Partnerships with the Economy – develoPPP Ventures Open
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) supports young companies already active in a developing or emerging country. The aim is to scale innovative business models that make a measurable contribution to sustainable economic, ecological, and social development locally. Funding is provided as a grant for business expansion.
Who is Funded: Target Groups and Regional Focus
The develoPPP Ventures program targets young, profit-oriented companies that contribute positively to development with innovative business models in selected developing and emerging countries. The funding aims to support sustainable economic, ecological, and social developments on site and contribute to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
What is Funded: Projects and Costs
The develoPPP Ventures program supports innovative business models that are already generating initial revenues and aim for growth in developing and emerging countries. The funding is limited to business expansion on site, while the startup phase or purely commercial financing are excluded.
Type and Scope of Funding
The program offers financial support in the form of grants for business expansion. The funding is linked to specific criteria regarding the amount and duration of projects to ensure effective and sustainable development.
Conditions and Requirements for Applicants
To receive funding through develoPPP Ventures, applicants must meet certain legal and operational requirements. This includes requirements for financial stability, capital structure, as well as the development relevance and innovativeness of the project.
Application Process
The application process for develoPPP Ventures takes place via a special application platform and is possible twice a year within fixed time windows. The selection process includes an evaluation of application documents, pitches before a selection committee, and a due diligence review.
Legal Basis and Guidelines
The develoPPP Ventures program is based on specific guidelines that define the conditions for participation in the ideas competition and the goals and implementation of the funding. It is guided by the overarching goals of sustainable development.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
100,000 €
Deadline:
30.06.2025, 31.12.2025
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania
Sectors:
Other
Funding Stages:
Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Product Development
Funding Provider
Program Level: National
Funding Body: Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
Managed By: DEG Impulse gGmbH, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
Additional Partners: VC4A
Website: DEG Impulse