Ireme Invest invites entrepreneurs and businesses to apply for funding under its Project Preparation Facility at the Rwanda Green Fund.

This is a unique opportunity for established businesses operating in the green sector, those transitioning to incorporate eco-friendly practices into their operations, and innovators offering green and climate solutions to access funding in the form of grants, recoverable grants and equity.

Ireme Invest welcomes applications from businesses working in the following investment areas:

Financing Instruments

Ireme Invest is offering a range of tailored financial instruments including:

●      Grants: Up to 125 million RWF

●      Recoverable Grants: Up to 300 million RWF

●      Equity Investments: Up to 300 million RWF

Eligibility

To be eligible for funding, your business must:

●    Be registered in Rwanda, with a valid certificate from RDB

●    Be operating within or transitioning to the green and sustainable solutions

●      Demonstrate scalability and significant economic impact

●      Present evidence of environmental and financial viability

●      Uphold exemplary corporate governance

Who Can Apply?

This opportunity is open to all entrepreneurs and businesses operating in or transitioning to the green solutions sector in Rwanda.

➔  Your business or proposed project should address environmental or climate change challenges.

➔    Clearly specify the intended use of funds.

➔  Applicants are encouraged to apply for the most suitable financial instrument. Each business is eligible to apply for only one financial instrument. 

How to Apply

Interested entrepreneurs and businesses are encouraged to apply using the Ireme Invest application portal at  greenfund.rw/ireme-invest-application. 

Applications close at 17:00 on Friday, 22nd March 2024. 

More Information

For additional programme details, please contact application@greenfund.rw