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Business Grants

Non-dilutive funding opportunities to accelerate your business growth and innovation across Africa.

GHS 5M+
Grants Distributed
200+
Businesses Funded
1,500+
Jobs Created
15
Countries Reached

Available Grant Programs

Explore our various grant programs designed to support businesses at different stages of growth.

Startup Seed Grant

Seed Funding
GHS 25,000 - GHS 100,000
Duration: 12 monthsStage: Early Stage

Non-dilutive funding for early-stage startups with innovative solutions

Requirements

  • Minimum Viable Product
  • Market validation
  • Clear business model

Focus Areas

Technology
Healthcare
Agriculture
Education

Community Impact Grant

Social Impact
GHS 15,000 - GHS 50,000
Duration: 6 monthsStage: Any Stage

Funding for projects that create positive social or environmental impact

Requirements

  • Community endorsement
  • Impact measurement plan
  • Sustainability strategy

Focus Areas

Social Enterprise
Environment
Community Development
Healthcare

Women Entrepreneur Grant

Gender Focused
GHS 20,000 - GHS 75,000
Duration: 18 monthsStage: Growth Stage

Supporting women-led businesses to scale and create employment opportunities

Requirements

  • Female founder/co-founder
  • Business registration
  • Growth plan

Focus Areas

All Industries
Female Leadership
Job Creation
Economic Empowerment

Innovation Research Grant

R&D Funding
GHS 30,000 - GHS 150,000
Duration: 24 monthsStage: Research Stage

Supporting research and development of innovative technologies and solutions

Requirements

  • Research proposal
  • Technical feasibility
  • Commercialization plan

Focus Areas

AI/ML
Biotech
Clean Energy
Fintech

Application Process

Our streamlined process ensures quick and fair evaluation of all grant applications

Step 1: Eligibility Check

Review grant criteria and ensure your project meets the requirements

Step 2: Prepare Documentation

Gather all required documents including business plan and financials

Step 3: Submit Application

Complete the online application form with all supporting materials

Step 4: Review & Interview

Our team reviews your application and may conduct an interview

Step 5: Decision & Disbursement

Receive funding decision and begin milestone-based disbursement

Important Grant Information

  • • All grants are non-dilutive and do not require equity exchange
  • • Funding is disbursed based on milestone achievement
  • • Regular reporting and compliance checks are required
  • • Grant recipients receive ongoing mentorship and support
  • • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis

Ready to Grow Your Business?

Apply for our grant programs and get the funding you need to take your business to the next level.