GIZ / ENBASS Programme – Appui à l'entrepreneuriat et aux PME au Sénégal

About this opportunity

GIZ ENBASS gives Senegalese SMEs grants of XOF 2–20 million plus business support in agriculture, tech, and green economy. You must be registered, trading for 1+ year, and able to fund part of your project yourself.

Who can apply

• Formally registered Senegalese SME or startup
• Operating for at least 1 year
• Active in agriculture, digital technology, green economy, or agri-food value chains
• Able to contribute co-financing (your own money or partner funding) to the project
• Individual enterprises or business associations both welcome

Not eligible

• Businesses not yet registered with Senegalese authorities
• Startups or enterprises operating less than 1 year
• Businesses outside the targeted sectors (agriculture, digital, green economy, agri-food)

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Documents you will need

• Proof of formal business registration
• Project proposal clearly stating objectives, activities, and budget
• Evidence of co-financing commitment (your own funds or partner letters of support)
• Financial statements or records covering the past 1–2 years
• Details of your team and their relevant experience
• Environmental and social impact assessment or mitigation plan (if applicable to your sector)

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How to apply, step by step

1. Monitor the GIZ Senegal office website or contact them directly for calls for proposals, as deadlines are rolling rather than fixed
2. Prepare your application materials, ensuring your business meets the 1-year trading requirement and your project fits one of the targeted value chains
3. Submit your application through the GIZ Senegal office's designated channel when a call is open (typically via their office or a partner organisation portal)
4. Include clear details of how much co-financing you will provide and from what source
5. Expect GIZ to assess your business eligibility, the environmental and social soundness of your project, and your capacity to deliver

How applications are selected

What reviewers look for

• Show genuine co-financing: a project where you have real skin in the game scores higher than one where you ask GIZ to pay for everything
• Link your proposal to one of the four sectors: agriculture, digital, green economy, or agri-food. If your business sits across sectors, make clear which is your primary value chain
• Demonstrate you have been trading legitimately for at least 12 months—bring bank statements, tax records, or invoices to prove it
• If your project involves environmental or social risk (land use, chemical inputs, labour practices, waste), address it head-on rather than ignoring it
• Show you have a capable team. GIZ funds implementation, not just ideas, so proof of experience and past delivery matters

Frequently asked questions

Guide written from the official programme page on 15 October 2026. Funders change their rules, so confirm the details on the official page before you apply.

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