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Non-dilutive grants of €50,000–€100,000 for early-stage digital startups in Rwanda across tech, health, fintech, agriculture and mobility. No equity required; backed by World Bank and AIIB with mentorship and support over 5 years.
Government-backed grants for early-stage digital startups across tech sectors (healthtech, mobility, agtech, fintech, AI). Supports startups through the Development Bank of Rwanda with non-dilutive grants of €50,000–€100,000+. Provides funding, mentorship, and ESO support through a 5-year programme backed by World Bank and AIIB.
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Early-stage digital startups in priority sectors. Applicants must submit business plan, financial projections, and demonstrate innovation potential. Rwandan-registered or Rwanda-based businesses. No equity dilution required.
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The Development Bank of Rwanda assesses applications based on the business plan, financial projections, and evidence of innovation potential. The sources do not specify the timeline for decisions or the exact assessment criteria beyond these three elements. Successful applicants receive the grant alongside mentorship and enterprise support services over the 5-year programme duration.
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The sources do not specify a deadline. The programme appears to operate on a rolling basis, so contact BRD directly or check their application portal for current intake windows.
No. The RDAP grants are non-dilutive, meaning you retain 100% ownership. BRD does not take a stake in your business.
The eligibility criteria require you to be Rwanda-registered or Rwanda-based. If you are based elsewhere but operating in Rwanda, contact BRD to clarify whether your structure qualifies.
You join the RDAP programme for 5 years, during which you receive mentorship and enterprise support services in addition to the grant funding.
The sources do not specify a feedback or reapplication process. You can contact the Development Bank of Rwanda directly to understand the decision and explore other BRD lending or guarantee products.
Guide written from the official programme page on 5 November 2026. Funders change their rules, so confirm the details on the official page before you apply.
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