BIO invest

BIO invest Location: Avenue de Tervueren 188A b4 1150 Brussels - Belgium Contact: Tel: +32 2 778 99 99 Fax: +32 2 778 99 90 Financed by: Belgian Ministry for Development Cooperation Website: link

Finance Finance mechanism: SMEs maximum € 1.000.000 and larger corporations € 5.000.000 per project grants for feasibility studies maximum 50% of total cost. Budget: Funding range: Minimum: Maximum: SMEs € 1.000.000 larger corporations € 5.000.000. Maximum grant € 100.000 Minimum return on investment: Period / deadlines: On-going

Aim — The mission of the Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries (BIO) is to promote the creation of a strong private sector in developing and/or emerging countries, to enable them to gain access to sustainable development and lasting social prosperity and thus reduce poverty.

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Who can apply

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Specific organisations targeted — SME and large corporations

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Specific type of projects — BIO invests in all sectors of activity

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Specific information on target countries — DAC listed countries

Criteria — All projects must demonstrate long term financial viability and have a lasting impact on the development of the country in question, whether in terms of employment, environment or economic and social growth.

How to apply

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Application procedure — For direct investments, send your financing request to [email protected]. For grants, send your application to [email protected].

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