Business Partnerships (BP) supports business-driven partnerships in developing countries. The instrument promotes collaboration between commercial and non-commercial actors to develop and scale viable business solutions that contribute to sustainable and inclusive economic growth and decent job creation.
Business Partnerships targets the initiation and scaling of businesses that deliver both commercial results and development impact. The instrument supports partnerships where multi-actor collaboration is key to overcoming market barriers and strengthening framework conditions. A strong and viable business case is a core requirement for a partnership to receive funding.
Each partnership must include at least:
Business Partnerships operates as a challenge fund with two annual calls for proposals.
Deadline for applications in the first call is 6 November at 13:00 CET.
The next call will be in the spring of 2027.
The instrument supports projects in OECD DAC eligible countries with a Danish representation.
The instrument is managed by an external fund manager. The fund manager provides guidance on funding opportunities and application processes.
Please access the application guidelines here for information on how to apply:
The application template can be accessed here:
If you have questions, please contact the fund manager at [email protected].
BP offers three funding windows aligned with different project stages:
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding Business Partnerships here.
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