New call for applications!
Through develoPPP Ventures, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) provides catalytic funding for innovative start-ups with sustainable business models in selected emerging markets. Young companies can participate in the current call for applications and apply for funding until June 30!
Selected focus topics
Sustainable supply chains: Towards more sustainable production worldwide
For a growing number of consumers, the sustainability of products is of central importance. This challenges companies to enforce even stricter oversight of globally interconnected supply chains while facilitating compliance with international standards by their suppliers. At the same time, this offers a major opportunity – both for the companies themselves and for the people in developing countries and emerging economies. Do you want to increase transparency and sustainability in your supply chain?
Digitalisation: Digital transformation in developing countries and emerging markets
In order to keep pace with global competition, technology companies need to develop their solutions even faster and scale them into new markets. At the same time, digital know-how and innovations present a major opportunity for developing and emerging countries to strengthen their individual economies and generate sustainable growth. Your company is aiming to introduce an innovative technology in a development-related field or to improve the digital skills of workers in a developing country or emerging market?
Gender equality: Seeing diversity as opportunity
By specifically addressing gender aspects, companies in developing countries and emerging economies can act as important role models. At the same time, they can respond to the growing demand of their customers and shareholders for fairly manufactured products. Are you seeking to improve the economic situation for women in your supply chain, mainstream gender aspects among your suppliers or facilitate access to development-related products for women?
More than 25 years of win-win for business and development
More clean water in Ukraine, better crop yields in Malawi and Zambia, more female-managed companies in Ecuador and sustainable supply chains in Thailand: since 1999, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has been promoting entrepreneurial projects that effectively combine economic and development policy goals with its develoPPP program. The programme celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2024.
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