develoPPP Ventures Opens 2026 African Startup Funding Applications Until June 30

4 articles · Updated · globalsouthopportunities.com · May 17

Applications for develoPPP Ventures' 2026 funding round opened on May 15 and will run for six weeks through June 30 for startups operating in or expanding into five African markets.
The programme targets ventures in Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa and Tanzania that already show initial revenue or proof of concept, strong scalability and measurable development impact tied to the SDGs.
Catalytic co-financing is aimed at growth-stage needs such as market expansion, product scaling, technology development, team hiring and local market entry, with local experts supporting applicants during selection.
BMZ backs the initiative through DEG Impulse and GIZ, continuing a programme that previous reports said offers €100,000 in non-dilutive funding for high-impact startups.

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