develoPPP Funding Programme 2026: Up to €2 Million in Support for Sustainable Business Projects in Developing and Emerging Countries
The develoPPP programme provides financial and technical support to private-sector companies implementing sustainable business projects in developing and emerging countries. Eligible businesses can receive significant public co-funding alongside expert guidance.
Overview
Commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the develoPPP programme unites private-sector commercial interests with international development-policy goals. Operating across more than 60 countries, it targets qualifying projects that deliver both business growth and measurable economic, social, or environmental benefits.
The initiative features two main funding instruments:
- develoPPP Classic: Aimed at companies investing sustainably and expanding operations in emerging markets, providing up to €2 million in public funding.
- develoPPP Ventures: Focused on younger startups and innovative businesses active in emerging markets, offering up to €100,000 under a matching-funds model.
Eligibility
The programme is designed primarily for private-sector entities rather than individual applicants, scholarships, or general personal grants. Qualifying organizations generally include:
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger companies.
- Young enterprises and startups possessing innovative business models.
- Businesses operating in or planning sustainable activities across eligible developing and emerging markets.
- Companies committed to improving environmental standards, labour conditions, and sustainable supply chains.
Benefits
Successful participants gain access to various support mechanisms to scale their initiatives:
- Public funding covering up to 50% of total project costs for develoPPP Classic projects (up to €2 million).
- Early-stage investment of up to €100,000 for develoPPP Ventures participants.
- Valuable technical expertise and assistance with development-related challenges.
- Broad access to local networks in target regions.
How to Apply
Interested enterprises should thoroughly prepare their project proposals, financial structures, and development indicators ahead of submission. Applicants must demonstrate a strong link between commercial targets and development impacts. Submissions are handled through implementing partners such as DEG Impulse or GIZ.
Deadline
The current develoPPP Classic call for applications closes on September 30, 2026.