Up to €2 Million for Sustainable Business Projects in Emerging Markets – develoPPP Classic

The develoPPP Classic programme, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), supports established companies investing in developing and emerging countries while creating measurable benefits for local communities. Projects can receive €100,000–€2 million in public funding.

Here’s what you can expect:

• €100,000–€2 million in project funding

• Public funding covering up to 50% of total project costs

• Support available across 60+ developing and emerging countries

• Funding for projects combining a genuine commercial objective with positive development impact

• Projects can support training and skills development

• Piloting innovative technologies and demonstration facilities

• Development of more sustainable and resilient supply chains

• Improvements to environmental and social standards

• Support and local networks through implementing partners DEG Impulse or GIZ.

Who can apply?

• Companies based in the EU

• Companies based in an EFTA member country

• Companies based in countries on the OECD-DAC list

• Applicants must have at least 8 employees

• Annual turnover of at least €800,000

• At least two audited annual financial statements

• Companies need sufficient equity, liquidity and financial capacity to provide their share of project costs

• Projects must involve a long-term business interest in the target country and deliver a clear development benefit aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Deadline: 30 September 2026.