An initiative under the ProSME Project|A partnership for a more competitive and inclusive Namibia
“Open to eligible MSMEs from all 14 regions and every sector.”
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Fourteen Namibian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), one from each of the country’s 14 regions, have been awarded grant funding totalling N$1.1 million at the inaugural SME Fund Chelete Cage Pitch Event in Windhoek this week.
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Step into a world of tailored support to unlock Namibia's MSMEs and investors.
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Access to finance remains one of the biggest constraints preventing local businesses from scaling, expanding into new markets and creating jobs.
About the SME Fund
The SME Fund is implemented by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) in partnership with the National Planning Commission (NPC), supported through the Promotion of SME Development (ProSME) Project, financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented with support from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.
A simple, transparent process to get you from application to support.
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The SME Fund is open to any Namibian MSME with high potential, inclusive impact and a commitment to growth. Our priority areas include:
Supporting young entrepreneurs to build a brighter future.
Backing women-led enterprises to grow and create opportunities.
Helping established MSMEs scale, innovate and create jobs.
Including green economy, agro-processing, tourism, manufacturing and more.
Together, we’re building a more competitive Namibia that supports MSME growth.
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Regions Covered
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