WIDU Local Calls Funding Opportunity

WIDU.africa is a project of Deutsche Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, implemented on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). In collaboration with the African diaspora in Europe, WIDU applies an innovative approach that combines funding and coaching to strengthen new and existing small businesses in Africa, which then leads to the creation of new jobs.

Currently, WIDU offers local calls targeting green businesses in Ghana, Cameroon, Togo, Tunisia, Kenya and Ethiopia to support enterprises interested in building a sustainable green future in their communities. Target sectors include renewable energy, agriculture, and reduction of waste. Applicants need to either have an existing small business or a concrete business idea.

Eligibility Requirements

Africa-based entrepreneurs;

• must be age 18 or older and;
• have a new or existing micro or small business based in a participating African country, with maximum 20 employees.
• The entrepreneur is expected to use the platform him/herself and therefore requires literacy in French or English as well as basic digital and business skills.

For more information: https://widu.africa/local-calls