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€41.4 million EU grant programme (2024–2027) offering technical support and finance to women entrepreneurs across eight African countries. No prior business experience needed; willingness to engage with training is essential.
EU-funded €41.4 million initiative (2024–2027) providing technical and financial support specifically to women entrepreneurs in eight African countries, addressing the funding and capacity gaps that constrain women-led business growth.
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Women entrepreneurs (any age) in eligible countries. Must own/lead business or have founding role. No prior business experience required. Willingness to participate in training and support services essential.
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Applications are assessed by implementation partners in each country, typically evaluated on business potential, alignment with programme goals, and your commitment to participate in training. Successful applicants are notified of grant amounts and onboarded into technical assistance services. The programme operates until 2027, so funding is available throughout this period rather than through single rounds.
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No. The sources do not require business registration. You need ownership or a founding role, but the business can be at idea stage or unregistered.
All sectors. This is not sector-specific; any business type is eligible as long as you meet the other criteria.
The sources do not state individual grant amounts. The total programme is €41.4 million across eight countries over three years. Contact the implementation partner in your country for typical award sizes.
No single deadline is stated in the sources. The programme runs from 2024 to 2027, so applications may be rolling. Confirm the timeline with the implementation partner in your country.
You must have a founding role or clear path to ownership. The programme supports very early-stage and pre-seed businesses, so having a validated idea and commitment to launch is sufficient.
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.
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