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RDB offers grants of RWF 5‑50 million to women‑led firms in Rwanda’s ICT, agribusiness or tourism sectors. Ensure your business is women‑owned before you apply.
RDB provides innovation grants and investment facilitation to women-led companies in Rwanda's priority sectors including ICT, agribusiness, and tourism. Amount: RWF 5,000,000–50,000,000. Deadline: Rolling.
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Location: Rwanda. Sector: ICT, agribusiness, tourism. Revenue: No strict revenue requirement. Women-led ownership required.
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Applications are screened for compliance with eligibility, then evaluated on innovation, alignment with the three priority sectors and the strength of the business plan. Successful applicants are notified, sign a grant agreement and receive the disbursement in instalments as stipulated.
What reviewers look for
Grants range from RWF 5,000,000 to RWF 50,000,000, decided per project.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; submit whenever you are ready.
Yes, all business stages are accepted; there is no minimum trading period.
Yes, a valid Rwandan company registration certificate is required.
After signing the grant agreement, funds are transferred in instalments according to the project milestones.
Guide written from the official programme page on 10 November 2026. Funders change their rules, so confirm the details on the official page before you apply.
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