{"id":56164,"date":"2025-11-19T01:13:17","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T01:13:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=56164"},"modified":"2025-11-19T01:13:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T01:13:17","slug":"developpp-ventures-a-funding-opportunity-for-innovative-startups-in-emerging-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=56164","title":{"rendered":"develoPPP Ventures: Apply Now for Up to \u20ac100,000 in Catalytic Funding for African Start-Ups"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"798\"><strong>Application deadline:<\/strong> 31 December<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"798\">develoPPP Ventures is a financing programme designed to support innovative, early-stage start-ups that aim to scale their impact in emerging markets. Funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by DEG Impulse gGmbH and GIZ, the programme provides <em data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"697\">matching-funds financing of up to \u20ac100,000<\/em> to help young companies grow sustainably and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"939\">This call for applications is open to start-ups operating or planning to operate in <strong data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"938\">Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Tanzania<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mod-text is-lazy is-loaded\" data-js-text=\"\">\n<div class=\"m-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"text-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\">The complete conditions of participation for develoPPP Ventures can be found here:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"m-button m-button--center\">\n<div class=\"mod-button-link mod-button-link--plain is-lazy is-loaded\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-js-button-link=\"\"><a title=\"Download conditions of participation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.developpp.de\/fileadmin\/04_Jetzt_bewerben\/04.2_IV_Ventures\/develoPPP_Ventures_-_Conditions_of_participation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-labelledby=\"\" data-auto-event-observed=\"true\">Download conditions of participation<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"980\"><strong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"980\">1. About develoPPP Ventures<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1298\">develoPPP Ventures aims to accelerate the growth of high-potential start-ups with development-relevant and market-ready solutions. Through a blend of catalytic funding and tailored technical support, the programme helps early-stage companies expand their customer base, strengthen operations, and scale commercially.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1325\"><strong data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1325\">Key features include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1551\">\n<li data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1370\">\n<p data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1370\">Matching-funds financing up to \u20ac100,000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1417\">\n<p data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1417\">Local expert guidance and advisory support<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1460\">\n<p data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1460\">Accelerated growth in emerging markets<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1514\">\n<p data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1514\">Focus on development impact aligned with the SDGs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1551\">\n<p data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1551\">Bi-annual calls for applications<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1603\"><strong data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1603\">2. Who Can Apply? Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1687\">To qualify for develoPPP Ventures, start-ups must meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1718\"><strong data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1718\">a. Local Registration<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1847\">Your company must be legally registered in the target country or be prepared to register before finalising the funding contract.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1876\"><strong data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1876\">b. Proof of Concept<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1877\" data-end=\"1901\">Your business must have:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1986\">\n<li data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1932\">\n<p data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1932\">A validated business model<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1933\" data-end=\"1952\">\n<p data-start=\"1935\" data-end=\"1952\">Initial revenue<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1986\">\n<p data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1986\">Demonstrable proof of concept<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2023\"><strong data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2023\">c. Development Contribution<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2049\">Your business model must:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2186\">\n<li data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2107\">\n<p data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2107\">Address social, economic, or environmental challenges<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2142\">\n<p data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2142\">Contribute to one or more SDGs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2186\">\n<p data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2186\">Demonstrate clear development relevance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2220\"><strong data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2220\">d. Scalability Potential<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2304\">Your solution should have strong potential to grow in regional or national markets.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2306\" data-end=\"2340\"><strong data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2340\">e. Additional Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2508\">\n<li data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2384\">\n<p data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2384\">At least one annual financial statement<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2434\">\n<p data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2434\">Total capital raised to date below \u20ac2 million<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2508\">\n<p data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2508\">Ability to provide matching funds equal to the develoPPP contribution<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2515\" data-end=\"2562\"><strong data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2562\">3. Target Countries for the Current Call<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2614\">Applications are invited from start-ups active in:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2678\">\n<li data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2625\">\n<p data-start=\"2618\" data-end=\"2625\">Kenya<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2637\">\n<p data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2637\">Nigeria<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2638\" data-end=\"2648\">\n<p data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2648\">Rwanda<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2665\">\n<p data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2665\">South Africa<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2678\">\n<p data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2678\">Tanzania<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2716\"><strong data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2716\">Country-specific contact points:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For questions regarding investments in\u00a0<strong>Nigeria or South Africa<\/strong>, please contact:\u00a0<a id=\"menur282\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"mailto:developppventures@giz.de\" href=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=develoPPPVentures@giz.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link develoPPPVentures@giz.de\" data-auto-event-observed=\"true\">develoPPPVentures@giz.de<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For questions regarding investments in\u00a0<strong>Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania<\/strong>, please contact:\u00a0<a id=\"menur284\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"mailto:developppventures@degimpulse.de\" href=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;tf=1&amp;to=develoPPPVentures@degimpulse.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link develoPPPVentures@degimpulse.de\" data-auto-event-observed=\"true\">develoPPPVentures@degimpulse.de<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2869\"><strong data-start=\"2850\" data-end=\"2869\">4. How to Apply<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2933\">Start-ups must apply through the appropriate digital platform:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2935\" data-end=\"2979\"><strong data-start=\"2939\" data-end=\"2979\">Start-ups in Nigeria or South Africa<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"mod-text-media\">\n<div class=\"m-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-text\">\n<div class=\"mod-text is-lazy is-loaded\" data-js-text=\"\">\n<div class=\"m-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"text-center\">Is your start-up active in<strong>\u00a0Nigeria or South Africa<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"m-button m-button--center\">\n<div class=\"mod-button-link mod-button-link--plain is-lazy is-loaded\" data-js-button-link=\"\"><a title=\"Switch to application platform\" href=\"https:\/\/oap.developpp.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-labelledby=\"\" data-css-click-observed-3=\"true\" data-auto-event-observed=\"true\">Switch to application platform<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mod-text-media\">\n<div class=\"m-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-text\">\n<div class=\"mod-text is-lazy is-loaded\" data-js-text=\"\">\n<div class=\"m-wrapper\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"m-button m-button--center\">\n<div class=\"mod-button-link mod-button-link--plain is-lazy is-loaded\" data-js-button-link=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 data-start=\"3031\" data-end=\"3077\"><strong data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3077\">Start-ups in Kenya, Rwanda or Tanzania<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"mod-text is-lazy is-loaded\" data-js-text=\"\">\n<div class=\"m-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"text-center\">Is your start-up active in\u00a0<strong>Kenya<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Rwanda\u00a0<\/strong>or<strong>\u00a0Tanzania<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"m-button m-button--center\">\n<div class=\"mod-button-link mod-button-link--plain is-lazy is-loaded\" data-js-button-link=\"\"><a title=\"Switch to application platform\" href=\"https:\/\/vc4a.com\/developpp\/2025-q4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-labelledby=\"\" data-auto-event-observed=\"true\">Switch to application platform<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3253\">Both platforms allow applicants to upload documents, manage applications, and track progress during the review process.<\/p>\n<h1 data-start=\"3260\" data-end=\"3302\"><strong data-start=\"3262\" data-end=\"3302\">5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"3304\" data-end=\"3378\">Below is the full FAQ section, structured for clarity and ease of reading.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3385\" data-end=\"3407\"><strong data-start=\"3388\" data-end=\"3407\">How do I apply?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3408\" data-end=\"3655\">Applications are submitted through either the OAP or VC4A platform, depending on the target country. Start-ups in C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, or South Africa use the OAP platform. Those in Kenya, Tanzania, or Rwanda apply via the VC4A platform.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mod-text-media\">\n<div class=\"m-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-text\">\n<div class=\"mod-text is-lazy is-loaded\" data-js-text=\"\">\n<div class=\"m-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"text-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Is your start-up active in<strong>\u00a0Nigeria or South Africa<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"m-button m-button--center\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"mod-button-link mod-button-link--plain is-lazy is-loaded\" data-js-button-link=\"\"><a title=\"Switch to application platform\" href=\"https:\/\/oap.developpp.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-labelledby=\"\" data-css-click-observed-3=\"true\" data-auto-event-observed=\"true\">Switch to application platform<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mod-text-media\">\n<div class=\"m-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-text\">\n<div class=\"mod-text is-lazy is-loaded\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-js-text=\"\">\n<div class=\"m-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"text-center\">Is your start-up active in\u00a0<strong>Kenya<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Rwanda\u00a0<\/strong>or<strong>\u00a0Tanzania<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"m-button m-button--center\">\n<div class=\"mod-button-link mod-button-link--plain is-lazy is-loaded\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-js-button-link=\"\"><a title=\"Switch to application platform\" href=\"https:\/\/vc4a.com\/developpp\/2025-q4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-labelledby=\"\" data-auto-event-observed=\"true\">Switch to application platform<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"3662\" data-end=\"3686\"><strong data-start=\"3665\" data-end=\"3686\">When can I apply?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3687\" data-end=\"3734\">Calls for applications are issued twice a year:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"3790\">\n<li data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"3762\">\n<p data-start=\"3737\" data-end=\"3762\">At the end of Quarter 2<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3763\" data-end=\"3790\">\n<p data-start=\"3765\" data-end=\"3790\">At the end of Quarter 4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3792\" data-end=\"3899\">Each call is open for six weeks. Exact dates and eligible countries are announced on the develoPPP website.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3906\" data-end=\"3947\"><strong data-start=\"3909\" data-end=\"3947\">What are the minimum requirements?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3948\" data-end=\"3964\">Applicants must:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3965\" data-end=\"4185\">\n<li data-start=\"3965\" data-end=\"4007\">\n<p data-start=\"3967\" data-end=\"4007\">Be privately owned and profit-oriented<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4008\" data-end=\"4069\">\n<p data-start=\"4010\" data-end=\"4069\">Be registered (or plan to register) in the target country<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4070\" data-end=\"4122\">\n<p data-start=\"4072\" data-end=\"4122\">Demonstrate proof of concept and initial revenue<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4123\" data-end=\"4185\">\n<p data-start=\"4125\" data-end=\"4185\">Present a development-relevant and scalable business model<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4123\" data-end=\"4185\">Your business model has high development relevance and scalability and thus contributes to the achievement of the\u00a0<a title=\"external Link: UN | Sustainable Development\" href=\"https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/goals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auto-event-observed=\"true\">Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/a>. There must be proof of concept\u00a0 and initial revenues must have been generated. You can find the full list of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.developpp.de\/fileadmin\/04_Jetzt_bewerben\/04.2_IV_Ventures\/develoPPP_Ventures_-_Conditions_of_participation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-auto-event-observed=\"true\">conditions of participation<\/a>\u00a0above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4192\" data-end=\"4262\"><strong data-start=\"4195\" data-end=\"4262\">How does the selection process work? What documents are needed?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"4264\" data-end=\"4311\"><strong data-start=\"4268\" data-end=\"4311\">Phase 1: Eligibility and Concept Review<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4312\" data-end=\"4348\">Applications are evaluated based on:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4349\" data-end=\"4439\">\n<li data-start=\"4349\" data-end=\"4375\">\n<p data-start=\"4351\" data-end=\"4375\">Business model clarity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4376\" data-end=\"4396\">\n<p data-start=\"4378\" data-end=\"4396\">Initial traction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4397\" data-end=\"4419\">\n<p data-start=\"4399\" data-end=\"4419\">Development impact<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4420\" data-end=\"4439\">\n<p data-start=\"4422\" data-end=\"4439\">Pitch materials<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"4441\" data-end=\"4471\"><strong data-start=\"4445\" data-end=\"4471\">Phase 2: Due Diligence<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4472\" data-end=\"4507\">Shortlisted applicants must submit:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4508\" data-end=\"4679\">\n<li data-start=\"4508\" data-end=\"4532\">\n<p data-start=\"4510\" data-end=\"4532\">A full business plan<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4533\" data-end=\"4573\">\n<p data-start=\"4535\" data-end=\"4573\">Financial statements and projections<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4574\" data-end=\"4617\">\n<p data-start=\"4576\" data-end=\"4617\">At least one annual financial statement<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4618\" data-end=\"4679\">\n<p data-start=\"4620\" data-end=\"4679\">Documentation proving matching funds or investor interest<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4686\" data-end=\"4757\"><strong data-start=\"4689\" data-end=\"4757\">Our company is not yet active locally. Can we still get funding?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4758\" data-end=\"4895\">Yes. You may apply while preparing your market entry. However, you must complete local registration before signing the funding agreement.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4902\" data-end=\"4969\"><strong data-start=\"4905\" data-end=\"4969\">When is a business model considered relevant to development?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4970\" data-end=\"5048\">A model is development-relevant if it advances one or more <a title=\"external link: UN | Sustainable Development\" href=\"https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/goals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-auto-event-observed=\"true\">Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/a>\u00a0 by addressing:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5049\" data-end=\"5215\">\n<li data-start=\"5049\" data-end=\"5099\">\n<p data-start=\"5051\" data-end=\"5099\">Social issues (health, education, livelihoods)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5100\" data-end=\"5155\">\n<p data-start=\"5102\" data-end=\"5155\">Economic challenges (employment, income generation)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5156\" data-end=\"5215\">\n<p data-start=\"5158\" data-end=\"5215\">Environmental needs (climate solutions, sustainability)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"5222\" data-end=\"5276\"><strong data-start=\"5225\" data-end=\"5276\">When is a business model considered innovative?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5277\" data-end=\"5498\">Your start-up is considered innovative if it introduces new technologies, solutions, or approaches to the local market. Even if similar models exist internationally, they can be innovative if not widely available locally.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5505\" data-end=\"5557\"><strong data-start=\"5508\" data-end=\"5557\">When is a business model considered scalable?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5558\" data-end=\"5576\">In order to achieve the highest possible and sustainable contribution to the\u00a0<a title=\"external link: UN | Sustainable Development\" href=\"https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/goals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auto-event-observed=\"true\">Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/a>, the funding is aimed at companies that have the potential to grow.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5558\" data-end=\"5576\">Scalability means:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5577\" data-end=\"5733\">\n<li data-start=\"5577\" data-end=\"5640\">\n<p data-start=\"5579\" data-end=\"5640\">The business can expand its services or markets efficiently<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5641\" data-end=\"5680\">\n<p data-start=\"5643\" data-end=\"5680\">Growth increases economies of scale<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5681\" data-end=\"5733\">\n<p data-start=\"5683\" data-end=\"5733\">There is a sufficiently large addressable market<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"5740\" data-end=\"5779\"><strong data-start=\"5743\" data-end=\"5779\">When is the right time to apply?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5780\" data-end=\"5802\">Ideal timing includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5803\" data-end=\"5973\">\n<li data-start=\"5803\" data-end=\"5853\">\n<p data-start=\"5805\" data-end=\"5853\">Having at least one annual financial statement<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5854\" data-end=\"5888\">\n<p data-start=\"5856\" data-end=\"5888\">Demonstrating proof of concept<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5889\" data-end=\"5926\">\n<p data-start=\"5891\" data-end=\"5926\">Showing initial customer traction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5927\" data-end=\"5973\">\n<p data-start=\"5929\" data-end=\"5973\">Having the ability to raise matching funds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"5980\" data-end=\"6033\"><strong data-start=\"5983\" data-end=\"6033\">In what form are further supporters necessary?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6034\" data-end=\"6118\">develoPPP Ventures operates on a matching-funds model. Matching funds can come from:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6119\" data-end=\"6247\">\n<li data-start=\"6119\" data-end=\"6138\">\n<p data-start=\"6121\" data-end=\"6138\">Angel investors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6139\" data-end=\"6164\">\n<p data-start=\"6141\" data-end=\"6164\">Venture capital funds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6165\" data-end=\"6185\">\n<p data-start=\"6167\" data-end=\"6185\">Impact investors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6186\" data-end=\"6224\">\n<p data-start=\"6188\" data-end=\"6224\">Founders and existing shareholders<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6225\" data-end=\"6247\">\n<p data-start=\"6227\" data-end=\"6247\">Family and friends<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6249\" data-end=\"6333\">Matching funds must be confirmed before disbursement and valid for up to six months.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"6340\" data-end=\"6392\"><strong data-start=\"6343\" data-end=\"6392\">Which implementation partner is right for me?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6393\" data-end=\"6437\">Partners are assigned based on your country:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6438\" data-end=\"6520\">\n<li data-start=\"6438\" data-end=\"6482\">\n<p data-start=\"6440\" data-end=\"6482\"><strong data-start=\"6440\" data-end=\"6456\">DEG Impulse:<\/strong> Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6483\" data-end=\"6520\">\n<p data-start=\"6485\" data-end=\"6520\"><strong data-start=\"6485\" data-end=\"6493\">GIZ:<\/strong> Nigeria and South Africa<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Depending on the country, develoPPP Ventures is implemented either by\u00a0<a title=\"external link: DEG Impulse | Home\" href=\"https:\/\/www.degimpulse.de\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auto-event-observed=\"true\">DEG Impulse gGmbH<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a title=\"external link: GIZ | Home\" href=\"https:\/\/www.giz.de\/en\/html\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auto-event-observed=\"true\">Deutsche Gesellschaft f\u00fcr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH<\/a>. You apply for funding in the desired country and are thereby automatically assigned to one of the two implementing partners.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6522\" data-end=\"6622\">Start-ups do not need to choose; the programme assigns the partner once the application cycle opens.<\/p>\n<h1 data-start=\"6629\" data-end=\"6659\"><strong data-start=\"6631\" data-end=\"6659\">6. Related Opportunities<\/strong><\/h1>\n<h3 data-start=\"6661\" data-end=\"6688\">Funding for Start-Ups<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6689\" data-end=\"6783\">develoPPP Ventures is tailored to early-stage companies with development-relevant innovations.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6785\" data-end=\"6824\">Funding for Established Companies<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6825\" data-end=\"6917\">develoPPP Classic supports more mature enterprises implementing development-impact projects.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6919\" data-end=\"6953\">Projects and Success Stories<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6954\" data-end=\"7048\">Explore examples of how previous develoPPP-funded initiatives have achieved measurable impact.<\/p>\n<h1 data-start=\"7055\" data-end=\"7083\"><strong data-start=\"7057\" data-end=\"7083\">7. Contact Information<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"7085\" data-end=\"7107\">For general enquiries:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7109\" data-end=\"7247\"><strong data-start=\"7109\" data-end=\"7126\">Ulrich Boysen<\/strong><br data-start=\"7126\" data-end=\"7129\" \/>Senior Consultant, Agency for Business &amp; Economic Development<br data-start=\"7190\" data-end=\"7193\" \/>+49 30 72625698<br data-start=\"7208\" data-end=\"7211\" \/><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"7211\" data-end=\"7245\">beratung@wirtschaft-entwicklung.de<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7249\" data-end=\"7350\"><strong data-start=\"7249\" data-end=\"7272\">Hans-Joachim Hebgen<\/strong><br data-start=\"7272\" data-end=\"7275\" \/>Senior Consultant<br data-start=\"7292\" data-end=\"7295\" \/>+49 228 44601212<br data-start=\"7311\" data-end=\"7314\" \/><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"7314\" data-end=\"7348\">beratung@wirtschaft-entwicklung.de<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7352\" data-end=\"7383\">For project-specific enquiries:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7385\" data-end=\"7489\"><strong data-start=\"7385\" data-end=\"7403\">Daniel Thomann<\/strong><br data-start=\"7403\" data-end=\"7406\" \/>Head of Programme, DEG Impulse gGmbH<br data-start=\"7442\" data-end=\"7445\" \/>+49 221 49861476<br data-start=\"7461\" data-end=\"7464\" \/><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"7464\" data-end=\"7487\">develoPPP@degimpulse.de<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7491\" data-end=\"7572\"><strong data-start=\"7491\" data-end=\"7508\">Anja Meinecke<\/strong><br data-start=\"7508\" data-end=\"7511\" \/>Head of Programme, GIZ<br data-start=\"7533\" data-end=\"7536\" \/>+49 6196 796555<br data-start=\"7551\" data-end=\"7554\" \/><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"7554\" data-end=\"7570\">develoPPP@giz.de<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7574\" data-end=\"7654\"><strong data-start=\"7574\" data-end=\"7590\">Jonas Naguib<\/strong><br data-start=\"7590\" data-end=\"7593\" \/>Head of Programme, GIZ<br data-start=\"7615\" data-end=\"7618\" \/>+49 6196 796555<br data-start=\"7633\" data-end=\"7636\" \/><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"7636\" data-end=\"7652\">develoPPP@giz.de<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7574\" data-end=\"7654\"><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.developpp.de\/en\/application\/ventures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.developpp.de\/en\/application\/ventures\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Application deadline: 31 December develoPPP Ventures is a financing programme designed to support innovative, early-stage start-ups that aim to scale their impact in emerging markets. 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