Matched growth funding for startups in seven African markets
A German development-finance programme supporting revenue-generating, scalable startups with strong SDG impact in selected African countries.
Use when
Your startup already earns revenue, has measurable development impact and can secure matching investment within roughly six months.
Skip when
You are pre-revenue, cannot register locally, or cannot raise the required matching capital.
Status (20 Aug 2026): calls run twice a year for six weeks near the end of Q2 and Q4; eligible countries are announced for each window. The programme serves Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa through OAP, and Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda through VC4A. Applicants need proof of concept, initial revenue and a locally registered profit-oriented company by contracting. Funding uses a matching-funds model: at least an equal amount of external investment capital must be secured before disbursement.
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