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develoPPP Ventures

Apply now for catalytic funding for your start-up

Suitable start-ups to be funded through develoPPP Ventures are selected during an open call for applications, which takes place several times a year for six weeks at the end of a quarter. A new call for applications will be announced on the website prior to the start of the application window and is open to all start-ups that meet the conditions for participation. Depending on the target country, the funding contract is concluded with one of the two implementing partners, DEG Impulse gGmbH or Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.

 

Current target countries

The current develoPPP Ventures call for applications (May 15 to June 30, 2026) takes place in Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa and Tanzania. The application and selection process is supported by a team of local experts who will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

For questions regarding investments in Ghana or South Africa, please contact: develoPPPVentures@giz.de

For questions regarding investments in Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania, please contact: develoPPPVentures@degimpulse.de

 

Your application to develoPPP Ventures

Does your start-up plan to expand in one of the current develoPPP Ventures target countries and meets the conditions of participation? Then easily submit and manage your application during the ongoing call for applications via one of the following platforms.

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