About this opportunity
Applications are open for the develoPPP Classic Funding Programme 2026 , an initiative of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) supporting established companies that want to invest and expand sustainably in developing and emerging countries. Eligible projects can receive between €100,000 and €2 million in public funding , with develoPPP covering a maximum of 50% of total project costs .
Benefits and support
Selected projects can receive: €100,000 to €2 million in project funding Up to 50% public financing of eligible project costs Technical expertise and advisory support Local networks and implementation support Support from DEG Impulse or GIZ Opportunities to develop sustainable business activities in more than 60 developing and emerging countries.
Eligibility
The develoPPP Classic programme is designed for established companies that want to expand their operations in a developing or emerging country while generating measurable development benefits. Companies must generally: Be headquartered in the EU, an EFTA member country, or an OECD-DAC country Have at least 8 employees Generate at least €800,000 in annual turnover Have at least two audited annual financial statements Have positive net income and sufficient equity and liquidity to finance their share of project costs Demonstrate a long-term business interest in the target country.
What Types of Projects Are Supported? The programme is deliberately open to different sectors and business models.
Eligible projects can include: Training and development of local professionals Piloting innovative technologies Demonstration projects Sustainable supply-chain development Improving environmental and social standards Projects in areas such as healthcare, energy, climate action, agriculture and sustainable resource management. ( Developpp ) The key requirement is that the project must combine a long-term commercial objective with a sustainable development benefit for local communities .
What Does the Funding Cover? develoPPP is not a conventional grant for general business expenses .
The funding supports specific projects connected to a company’s sustainable investment and expansion plans. The public contribution can cover up to 50% of the total project expenditure, meaning the company must provide the remaining share.
( Developpp )
Application timeline
September 30, 2026. The official develoPPP page currently lists September 30 as the
Application timeline
for the open develoPPP Classic application round. ( Developpp )
Why You Should Apply
For established African companies looking to expand their operations while creating jobs, strengthening supply chains, introducing new technologies or improving environmental and social standards, develoPPP can provide significant financial and technical support. The programme has also supported projects across Sub-Saharan Africa , with the programme reporting 865 projects and €616.
3 million in project volume in the region since its inception. ( Developpp )
Application steps
Interested businesses can review the
Eligibility
and submit their project idea through the official develoPPP application platform: Apply for develoPPP Classic Funding Share
Who can apply
- Eligible projects can receive between €100,000 and €2 million in public funding , with develoPPP covering a maximum of 50% of total project costs
Sources and verification
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