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WIDU Kenya Grants is sponsored by German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Gmbh. WIDU Kenya supports existing and newly created micro and small enterprises across all sectors in Africa, by optimizing diaspora remittances.
Kenyans living in EU member states, Switzerland, or Norway can support friends or family in their entrepreneurial activities.
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Kenya | WIDU - Promoting Small Businesses in Africa Available Grants and Activities in Kenya WIDU Kenya is a project commissioned by the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Gmbh.
Since its launch in Kenya in 2020, the programme aims to optimize diaspora remittances to support the development of existing and newly created micro and small enterprises across all sectors in Africa. Together with WIDU, Kenyans living in one of the 27 member states of the European Union, in Switzerland or in Norway, can support their friends or family in their entrepreneurial activities through an innovative and digital approach.
In concrete terms, each entrepreneur in Kenya sponsored by a relative living in one of the 27 member states of the EU, in Switzerland or in Norway, can obtain a grant from WIDU of up to EUR 3,000 for their first application and up to EUR 5,000 for the 2nd and 3rd rounds . Additionally to a financial support, entrepreneurs benefit from 3 personalized coaching sessions .
Joint Investment Mobilized Jobs Created and Maintained How To Participate In WIDU? WIDU Kenya offers different programs to support micro and small enterprises. Applications are open to all new and existing micro and small businesses, regardless of their sector of activity, and can be submitted directly through this website.
Learn More About the Grants and How to Participate! WIDU. africa regularly takes part in diaspora and entrepreneurial events to strengthen its position as a key player in the ecosystem.
Check out the Latest Updates and News! WIDU's Local Call: #Green Kenya aims at green businesses in Kenya. Find more information about application, eligibility requirements and other useful support on our Local Call: #Green Kenya Website.
Local Call: #FoodSecurityKenya WIDU's Local Call: #FoodSecurityKenya aims to increase the impact of agricultural and food systems interventions. Find more information about application, eligibility requirements and other useful support on our Local Call: #FoodSecurityKenya Website. Our Coaching Organizations in Kenya Every Kenyan entrepreneur receives tailored coaching on business planning, marketing, and financial management.
These sessions are critical to helping you succeed and sustain your business long-term. In Kenya, ASSEK , Private Equity Support , Eldohub and Ongoza operate as the partner organizations by providing personalized coaching sessions to Kenyan entrepreneurs. Witnessing an entrepreneur's transformation from struggle to success creates unmatched fulfillment for me as a business coach.
Grace Mumo, WIDU coach (Wylde International) Take the first step—but take it wisely and with a plan. Robert Mahali, WIDU coach (Wylde International) Private Equity Support Limited Kenya State Department of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Sustainable Business Consulting (SBC) Kenya Diaspora Alliance (KDA) WIDU Award Kenya 2023 - Help The Best Entrepreneur Win! Click on this link and learn more about the 2023 WIDU Award Kenya competitors.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Micro and small businesses in Kenya. For diaspora-supported grants, a Kenyan entrepreneur sponsored by a relative in the EU, Switzerland, or Norway. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to EUR 3,000 for first application, up to EUR 5,000 for 2nd and 3rd rounds (entrepreneur investment multiplied by 2.5 for local green grant). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
WIDU Kenya Grants is funded by German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Gmbh. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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