develoPPP Ideas Competition 2026: Funding of Up to €2 Million for Projects in Developing Countries

The develoPPP Ideas Competition is a funding initiative by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) that provides financial and technical support to private sector projects in developing and emerging economies. Eligible projects can receive funding up to €2,000,000 to scale solutions aligned with the United Nations SDGs, with two tracks offering different levels of support. The programme also provides implementation guidance, local expertise, and access to development networks to help turn ideas into real-world impact.

Implementation guidance, local expertise, access to development networks, and potential to scale solutions with measurable development impact.

Applicants must be a company registered in the EU, EFTA, or an OECD-DAC-listed country, have a long-term business interest in the target country, and ensure the project contributes to development outcomes aligned with SDGs.