About this opportunity
Applications are now open for the 2026 Business Partnerships Programme in Developing Countries (K2) under Lithuania’s Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid Fund. The programme supports partnerships between Lithuanian organisations and partners in developing countries to promote sustainable economic development, innovation, technology transfer, investment, job creation, and business expansion.
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Application steps
consists of two stages. Interested applicants must first submit a Business Idea Concept, after which shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit a full project proposal.
Eligibility
Applications are open to: Lithuanian companies Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) Research institutions Educational institutions Consortia partnering with organisations or companies registered in developing countries Applicants and their partners must have operated for at least three years, except eligible startups developing innovative products or services. Expected Outcomes The programme aims to: Strengthen international business partnerships Increase investment in developing countries Promote technology and knowledge transfer Support sustainable job creation Improve business competitiveness Enhance economic resilience Expand access to international financing
Focus Areas
Projects should address one or more of the following areas: Business partnerships Innovation and technology transfer Feasibility studies Business planning Environmental sustainability Social impact Pilot projects Workforce development SME development Investment Infrastructure development
Funding Details
Successful projects can receive: Grants of up to €300,000 per project Funding of up to 70% of eligible costs for SMEs Funding of up to 50% of eligible costs for large enterprises Project implementation period of 4 to 24 months Application Timeline Stage 1 – Business Idea Concept
Application timeline
10 September 2026 (5:00 PM Lithuanian Time) Stage 2 – Full Project Proposal: By invitation only.
Application steps
Interested applicants should submit their Business Idea Concept through the official application portal: https://cpva.lt/en/calls-for-proposals/2026-m-development-cooperation-and-humanitarian-aid-fund-2026-call-for-applications-under-the-business-partnerships-programme-in-developing-countries-k2
Who can apply
- Eligibility Criteria Applications are open to: Lithuanian companies Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) Research institutions Educational institutions Consortia partnering with organisations or companies registered in developing countries Applicants
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