Interest-free financing for Senegalese women and young founders
Senegal's Délégation générale à l'Entrepreneuriat Rapide des Femmes et des Jeunes, providing financial and technical support to women and young people starting or growing a business in every region.
Use when
You are a woman or young entrepreneur in Senegal who needs accessible, interest-free capital without giving up equity.
Skip when
You need venture-scale funding, or you are outside Senegal - this is a national scheme.
Status (8 Sep 2026): applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, either at DER/FJ regional offices across Senegal or online via der.sn. Direct individual financing for micro-entrepreneurs and women traders ranges from 100,000 to 1,500,000 FCFA as interest-free loans repayable over a set period; larger tracks exist for structured businesses. Documents needed: financing request, national ID, a simplified business plan or activity description, proof of residence, and registration documents for existing structures. Processing takes four to twelve weeks.
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