Our Funding Process

• 01.

  Applications Concept Note Submission

  Online application responding to call for applications

  Applicants have to provide a concise summary of their business idea including potential impact

• 02.

  Concept Note Shortlisting

  The submitted applications are marked against the selection criteria

  Shortlisted applications are reviewed by the Technical Review Committee

• 03.

  Business Plan and Due Diligence

  Development of business plans, budgets and due diligence

• 04.

  Business Plan Shortlisting

  Business plans are evaluated, and technical assistance needs determined

  Emphasis on impact on women and youth, potential to scale, and additionality

  Recommendations made to the Investment Committee

   

• 05.

  Investment Award

  The Investment Committee awards with conditions or rejects recommendation for funding

• 06.

  Contracting and Implementation

  Contracting, induction workshops, implementation and technical assistance