Ireme Invest invites businesses to apply for recoverable grants and equity under its rolling basis format.

This is a unique opportunity for well-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 recoverable grants and equity.

Funding is available to business with models focused on promoting green solutions across the following investment areas:

• Clean Energy, including the energy generation, lower pollution energy, energy distribution, energy storage and energy use sub-sectors.
• Smart Mobility, including the electric taxis, electric buses, electric motorcycles, EV charging infrastructure and water-based transport (infrastructure and equipment) sub-sectors.
• Sustainable Cities, including the green buildings (mitigation), green buildings (adaptation and urban nature-based solutions) and green building skills sub-sectors.
• Climate Smart Agriculture, including the forest management, seeds, crop production and food systems, sustainable and regenerative agriculture, community-supported agriculture, regenerative and restorative management practices, livestock and fish management, nature-based solutions and agri-business (infrastructure, equipment, processes, sustainable textiles, straw, eco-tourism) sub-sectors.
• Waste and Circular Economy, including the waste management, Industrial Processes and Product Use (IPPU), construction, cement production, water and water systems sub-sectors

Ireme Invest is offering two financial instruments which are;

●      Recoverable Grants: Up to 300 million RWF

●      Equity Investments: Up to 300 million RWF

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

This opportunity is open to well-established businesses operating in the green space or transitioning to green solutions 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. 

This opportunity will remain active indefinitely until suspended or closed by the Rwanda Green Fund.

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

More Information

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

1. Eligibility Criteria
2. NDCs
3. Ireme Invest Financial Documentation Template