The develoPPP Ventures Ideas Competition 2026 supports young entrepreneurs whose innovative business models improve living conditions in developing or emerging countries. Selected companies receive non-dilutive capital of 100,000 euros through a matching-funds model funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
Requirements
• Your company is registered in the target country or plans to register before the co-financed investment.
• You are pursuing an innovative business model and already generating initial revenues as proof of concept.
• Your business model has strong development relevance and scalability.
• Your work contributes directly to the Sustainable Development Goals.
Eligible Companies
• The company is registered in the target country or will register before investment.
• The company is privately owned and profit-oriented.
• At least one annual financial statement is available.
• A viable business plan and financial plan are ready.
• The company is operational and has generated its first revenues.
• Total funding previously received does not exceed two million euros.
Funding Conditions
• DEG Impulse and GIZ provide non-dilutive capital of 100,000 euros.
• A potential top-up may be available in the second phase.
• Companies must secure matching funds equal to the non-dilutive capital from external investors.
• Matching funds received up to six months before the application are acceptable if still available.
• External funds must be secured before develoPPP disbursement.
• Funds must be used in the registered target country.
• The investment proposal must be financially sound with a clear purpose.
• Full commercial financing should not yet be possible at the current stage.
More Information: https://www.developpp.de/en/application/ventures
