WIDU.Africa – Diaspora Remittance Fund
EU-backed €29 million programme (2025–2028) that leverages diaspora savings and remittances from Africa's expatriate communities in Europe to fund micro and small…

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Provides rolling loans of $1,000‑$85,000 to women‑led SMEs in clean‑tech, renewable energy or green manufacturing across eight African countries; you must have at least six months trading and meet a minimum revenue threshold before you can apply.
Rolling loan programme targeting women-led businesses in clean technology and green sectors across 8 African countries. Offers green asset financing and working capital loans ($1,000–$85,000) for women entrepreneurs in clean tech, renewable energy, and green manufacturing.
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Women-led, registered business with minimum 6 months operational history; minimum annual revenue $5,000 (green asset financing) or $10,000 (working capital); women must own/lead the business; operating in one of 8 eligible countries in clean tech, renewable energy, or green sectors.
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Applications are underwritten on a cash‑flow basis: the reviewers check your invoices, purchase orders or carbon off‑take, verify buyer credit, confirm revenue thresholds and ensure the business operates in a green sector. Decisions are made on a rolling basis; once approved, the facility is opened and you can draw funds immediately, with repayments linked to buyer payments.
What reviewers look for
Yes, the minimum operational history is six months.
The programme offers up to $85,000 per facility.
No collateral is required; financing is secured against unpaid invoices, purchase orders or carbon off‑takes.
Repayment follows the payment schedule of your buyer; as the invoice is paid, the loan is repaid automatically.
The programme runs on a rolling basis with no set deadline.
Guide written from the official programme page on 3 November 2026. Funders change their rules, so confirm the details on the official page before you apply.
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