Scouting – Idea Development for Rural Innovators Grant
Fund
A fund based in Switzerland
In context
This call is open to startups, small and medium-sized businesses and social enterprises and 2 others, at idea and R&D stage, prototype and pilot stage and pre-seed. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Tanzania.
A programme scouts and develops business ideas from rural entrepreneurs in Tanzania, providing coaching and market analysis to move concepts from idea stage through experimentation to market-ready small enterprises. The programme targets rural innovators seeking to launch sustainable businesses.
About this grant
The funder) is a Swiss foundation that has supported innovation processes in rural Africa for ten years, focusing on helping farming families and small enterprises improve their income and contribute to village development. The organization operates as a business partner rather than a traditional aid organization, supporting ideas brought forward by local innovators in rural Tanzania. The funder provides risk loans for testing business ideas and non-repayable contributions only for preparatory work, emphasizing responsibility and self-initiative. …
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Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Scouting – Idea Development for Rural Innovators?
- Eligibility covers organisations in TZ; startup, sme, social-enterprise, individual, community-group. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.
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