Ongazea Loan Fund Cohort 2 Climate Funding

Kumwe Hub, in partnership with Inkomoko Capital, is launching the second batch of investments in start-ups and small businesses which make a positive difference for children and communities in Rwanda in the areas of environment and climate change.

Kumwe Hub has partnered with Inkomoko to support small businesses and start-ups through the Ongezea Loan Fund, by offering low-cost capital and a tailored package of wrap-around services that include technical support, business advisory, and mentoring from world-class business experts. Our loan fund is focused on businesses that are working in environmental protection and climate change mitigation. Successful applicants will join a network of Rwandan businesses that impact the lives of children.

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Weather your business specialises in

Environmental protection
Climate change mitigation.
We invite you to submit an expression of interest for potential financial support

Qualifying businesses

Eligibility criteria 1

Be a for-profit business entity

Eligibility criteria 2

Offer products or services for environmental sustainability/climate change mitigation which benefit children

Eligibility criteria 3

Be a local business with operations based in Rwanda and products or services accessed by communities in Rwanda.

Frequently asked questions

Are there environmental considerations?
Businesses should demonstrate positive environmental benefits.
Are there environmental considerations?
Businesses should demonstrate positive environmental benefits.
What is the amount of investment?
10,000 USD
Are the funds being returned?
Yes
Who should be the focus of the financing?
Businesses need to demonstrate how their expected benefits reach children, youth, women, refugees, and the community.
Application form for open call