Kenyan startups are invited to apply for the develoPPP Ventures Cohort 10, offering 100,000 euros in non-dilutive, catalytic funding and technical support. This opportunity, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by DEG Impulse, targets post-revenue ventures with proven concepts and high-impact growth potential.

• Applications for the program are open from November 15 to December 31, 2025.
• The 100,000 euros grant is non-dilutive, provided via a matching-funds model, requiring startups to secure equivalent external investment.
• Since 2019, develoPPP Ventures has supported about 100 companies in East Africa, with 59 currently in its active portfolio.
• Eligibility includes being a privately owned, profit-oriented startup registered in Kenya or planning to be, with proof of concept and not more than €2 million in funding to date.
• Women-led startups and those promoting gender equality are strongly encouraged to apply via the VC4A platform.