IYBA Business – Investing in Young Businesses in Africa
EU-funded €37.6 million programme (2026–2029) supporting young entrepreneurs in West Africa through business support services, capacity building, and improved access to finance,…

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The DELTA programme offers concessional naira‑denominated loans for Nigerian MSMEs that invest in solar, renewable energy, climate‑smart agriculture, recycling or energy‑efficient projects. Apply through the DBN Climate Finance Portal and be ready to show a clear climate impact.
A $275 million climate finance programme by Nigeria's Development Bank providing loans to MSMEs investing in solar energy, renewable power, climate-smart agriculture, recycling, and energy-efficient equipment. Financing is provided in naira through participating financial institutions with concessional terms.
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Nigerian MSMEs investing in solar, renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, recycling, or energy-efficient projects. Working with participating financial institutions.
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DBN screens each submission for eligibility, climate alignment (mitigation or adaptation), and commercial readiness. Projects that pass screening are appraised for financial viability and then routed to a participating bank for loan structuring. Successful applicants receive a concessional loan in naira.
What reviewers look for
The programme accepts applications on a rolling basis; you can apply at any time through the portal.
The programme does not publish a fixed amount; loans are sized to match the project's financing needs and the bank’s lending criteria.
No, but you must be willing to work with a participating financial institution for loan disbursement.
The listed eligibility is for MSMEs; non‑profits are not mentioned as eligible.
Guide written from the official programme page on 15 November 2026. Funders change their rules, so confirm the details on the official page before you apply.
EU-funded €37.6 million programme (2026–2029) supporting young entrepreneurs in West Africa through business support services, capacity building, and improved access to finance,…
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