Operated in partnership with UNDP Rwanda, the Timbuktoo initiative offers grants and acceleration support to early-stage startups addressing local development challenges across Rwanda. Startups receive seed funding, capacity building, co-working access, and connections to investors. Focus areas include climate, food systems, digital economy, and health.
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) / MINAGRI Rwanda verified
IFAD Rwanda, in partnership with the Government of Rwanda through MINAGRI, provides grants and subsidised loans to smallholder farmer cooperatives and agri-SMEs…
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Rwanda verified
GIZ Rwanda, on behalf of the German Federal Ministry, runs private sector development programmes that include competitive grant windows for Rwandan SMEs…
Rwanda Development Board (RDB) / Ministry of ICT and Innovation verified
The Rwanda Innovation Fund is a government-backed venture and grant facility managed under MINICT/RDB to support innovative tech-driven startups and SMEs in…