Are you an entrepreneur or business operating in the waste and circular economy sector? Apply for funding from the Circular Economy Programme before 23 October 2023

Ireme Invest, Rwanda’s Green Investment Facility, invites applicants for the Circular Economy Programme under the Project Preparation Facility. The programme aims to foster innovation, investment and collaborations across various sectors by supporting businesses working in the waste and circular economy sector.

Successful participants will benefit from the following:

  • Expert mentorship for 15 weeks to enhance products or services and prepare them for market testing and fundraising
  • Individual on-site coaching
  • Grant investment funding of up to Rwf 60,000,000 for ten participating businesses based on achieved milestones
  • Investor pitching and connection for ten supported businesses with investors in the sector

Interested participants must have businesses operating in the sector. Solutions should address plastics in construction, earth reinforcement, plastics in agriculture, non-biodegradable or non-recyclable packaging materials, payment systems for waste services, segregated household waste collection, circular product design, and reuse or refill systems.

For more information about the programme and application details, visit: Circular Economy Programme.