Deadline Date: June 30, 2026
The develoPPP Ventures Program is inviting applications to support young companies in scaling innovative and impact-driven business models in emerging markets that contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals.
The programme focuses on scaling innovative business models, supporting impact-driven startups, contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, promoting financial sustainability, encouraging scalable market solutions, creating measurable developmental impact, increasing local income, saving natural resources, improving access to resources and services, and creating decent jobs.
DEG Impulse gGmbH and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, with funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), support young companies operating in selected emerging markets. The programme is designed to help startups scale innovative business models that generate positive social and economic impact.
The programme provides non-dilutive capital of EUR 100,000 to selected companies, with the possibility of additional top-up funding for successful ventures in a potential second phase. Companies must secure matching funds equal to the programme investment through cash injections from external investors. Matching funds received up to six months before application may also be considered if still available for the project.
Eligible companies must be privately owned and profit-oriented. Applicants should be registered in the target country or plan to register before receiving investment support. Companies must provide at least one annual financial statement, a viable business plan, and a financial plan. Applicants should already be operational, have achieved proof of concept through first revenues, and must not have raised more than EUR 2 million in funding to date.
Applications are assessed based on innovation, scalability, financial sustainability, management capacity, and developmental impact. The programme prioritises business models that are innovative within the target country, demonstrate strong growth potential, and can achieve break-even within three years. Companies are also expected to show measurable positive impact for target groups and contribute to achieving the SDGs through job creation, resource efficiency, and improved access to essential services.
For more information, visit develoPPP.
