Applications are open for the Open Capital Impact SME Development Program 2024 for Kenyan SMEs. Apply Below:
When is the Application Deadline:
The application deadline for the Open Capital Impact SME Development Program 2024 for Kenyan SMEs is unspecified.
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Tell Me About The Impact SME Development Program 2025 for Kenyan SMEs:
Open Capital has partnered with Oxfam to provide business development support to impact-driven Kenyan SMEs through the Oxfam Impact SME (ISME) Development Program. The program offers subsidized support to impact-driven SMEs, unlocking their growth potential and capital to create great social and environmental impact.
Which Fields are Eligible?
Entrepreneurs
Type:
Development Program
Who can Apply For The Impact SME Development Program 2025 for Kenyan SMEs?
Also, your business may be eligible for the program if it meets the following criteria:
- Location: For-profit SME registered in Kenya
- Stage of growth: Post-revenue and have found product-market fit (idea-stage businesses are not suitable)
- Number of years of operation: At least 2 years of operation
- Team: Has at least more than 2 employees
- Impact: Demonstrates at least one of the following principles in its own operations and across its supply chains: sustainability, human rights protection, gender, and community inclusion, livelihoods, environmental conservation, climate resilience, circular economy
- Need for tailored support: Could benefit from business support to prepare, plan for growth, and secure investment
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Which Countries Are Eligible?
Kenya
Where will the Award be Taken?
Kenya
How Many Awards?
Not specified
What is the Benefit of the Award?
Additionally, the benefits of the program include:
- Access to tailored support targeted to your business needs e.g., investment readiness, sales and marketing strategy, operational improvements etc.
- Access to an in-person group training which is structured around several key themes to develop your business further, e.g., marketing, fundraising, financial processes, talent, etc., and help scale impact e.g., circular business models, decent work, gender, and sustainable value chainsย
- Networking opportunities and connections with investors and other SMEs to support the growth of their businesses
- Access to tools to measure impact
How Long Will the Award Last?
Unspecified
How to Apply:
If you are interested in being part of the program, please submit your application here.
Visit the Award Webpage for Details
