EAST AFRICA – Early-stage startups in Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda have an opportunity to secure €100,000 in funding and join the largest portfolio of early-stage startups in East Africa through develoPPP Ventures.
The program is calling on ventures that are post-revenue, can demonstrate product-market fit, and are planning to raise or have recently raised €100,000 from external investors. The application deadline is June 30, 2026.
What develoPPP Ventures Offers
Selected startups receive €100,000 in catalytic funding, along with access to a vast network of investors, mentors, and fellow entrepreneurs across the region. The program is designed to help startups bridge the gap between early traction and scalable growth.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for develoPPP Ventures, your startup must meet the following criteria:
- Location: Operating in Kenya, Tanzania, or Rwanda
- Revenue: Post-revenue with demonstrated product-market fit
- Funding: Recently raised or actively planning to raise €100,000 from external investors
A Track Record of Success
develoPPP Ventures is funded by the German Ministry for Cooperation and Economic Development (BMZ) . Over the last five years, the program has funded more than 100 companies that have collectively raised over €48 million since joining the portfolio.
How to Apply
Interested founders can apply via the develoPPP Ventures website. For questions, applicants may reach out to the program’s implementing partners:
- VC4A
- Ennovate Ventures
- InVhestia Africa Limited
- Impact Hub Kigali
Key Deadlines & Contacts
| Detail | Information |
| Funding Amount | €100,000 |
| Eligible Countries | Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda |
| Requirements | Post-revenue, product-market fit, raising/raised €100k externally |
| Deadline | June 30, 2026 |
| Funded by | German Ministry for Cooperation and Economic Development (BMZ) |
| Implementing Partners | VC4A, Ennovate Ventures, InVhestia Africa, Impact Hub Kig |
