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    Our promotional programmes

    At DEG, we shape sustainable development in developing and emerging countries by financing private companies and their investments and advising them on various aspects of their endeavours. Our promotional programmes are designed to give companies additional support in various phases of their development. Our services are tailored to their individual needs: whether ESG management, start-up phase funding or co-financing for measures that have an impact on development, we empower companies to fuel the transformation towards a sustainable future.

    ImpactConnect

    ImpactConnect supports European companies with smaller investments by providing loans of up to EUR 5 million at attractive conditions. DEG’s tailored, streamlined financing and advisory services specifically promote and facilitate local investments.

    Business Support Services

    DEG’s Business Support Services, offered by its subsidiary DEG Impulse, support companies in developing and emerging countries through advisory services that foster economic transformation—especially in the areas of sustainability and climate. Up to 50% of the costs (maximum EUR 200,000) can be covered by BSS.

    develoPPP

    The develoPPP programme, implemented by DEG Impulse with funds from the BMZ, supports projects of German, European, and local companies that plan to engage long-term in developing or emerging countries, expand their operations, and create local impact. Up to 50% of the costs of these projects (maximum EUR 2 million) can be covered by the programme. Innovative start-ups can receive up to EUR 100,000 through develoPPP Ventures.

    Up-Scaling

    This programme is specifically aimed at German and local SMEs in developing countries. Companies willing to invest in FinTech or GreenTech sectors of these countries can receive up to EUR 749,000 of co-financing, repayable on success.