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Africa Ecosystem Catalysts Facility Opens Applications in Ghana, Nigeria & Tanzania 2025

🏛 Village Capital (in partnership with FMO and RVO), with Reach for Change as a Venture Partner in Ghana 📍 Worldwide 📅 2025

About this opportunity

The Africa Ecosystem Catalysts Facility (AECF) is a funding initiative to empower early-stage startups in Ghana, Nigeria, and Tanzania that are developing context-specific, scalable solutions. It is led by Village Capital and supported by FMO and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency, and collaborates with local Entrepreneur Support Organisations. Selected ventures receive capital alongside coaching, investment-readiness support, and access to a regional network of funders and mentors.

Benefits & funding

Capital access in addition to coaching, investment-readiness support, and networking with a regional funders' network and innovation leaders.

Eligibility

Locally-led, early-stage startups solving real problems with evidence of traction, and currently seeking capital between USD 75,000 and USD 500,000.

How to apply

Apply to be part of the Africa Ecosystem Catalysts Facility via the provided application channels; screening and due diligence follow four stages leading to investment decisions.

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