Window 3
Incubator and accelerator window
Potential applicants: Incubators, accelerators, and entrepreneurship centers seeking funding to support cohorts of entrepreneurs/ start-ups
End beneficiaries: Refugees and host communities (mainly refugees with registration and work permit testimonial)
Size of grants: Between 10,000 EURO and 20,000 EURO (BIRR Equivalent)
How to Apply
1st) Register your interest . Fill in your business details on tvetcf.org. This allows the fund to gauge demand and send you an invitation to the Round 2 webinar.
2nd) Download the concept note form for Window III . Read the guidance notes at the end of the form carefully before starting.
3rd) Complete and save the form . Answer all questions thoroughly. Save the completed file on your device.
4th) Upload before the deadline . Go to your window page( Window III ), click the upload icon, attach your completed file, and click Submit. You will see a "Submission is successful" confirmation.
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Download Window 3 Concept Note（https://www.tvetcf.org/forms/concept_note_for_window3.pdf）
Submit Concept Note
⚠️ Second Round application is CLOSED. Thank you for your submissions!
Watch the Window 3 Information Webinar
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Overview of eligibility, application process, and grant conditions for Window 3.
Eligibility for Window 3: Incubator and accelerator window
Who can be enrolled or apply?
GIZ QEP supporting entrepreneurship centers at several TVT colleges
Incubators, accelerators, and entrepreneurship centers seeking funding to support cohorts of entrepreneurs/ start-ups. TVT institutions and entrepreneurship centres
Intermediary organisations such as incubators, hubs, labs, and accelerators
Private sector and public entities, and NGOs hosting and supporting entrepreneurship and business start-ups.
What minimum requirement should applicant comply with?
All applicants must be able to demonstrate how their proposed project will benefit refugees and host communities (mainly refugees with registration and work permit testimonial).
The applicant should have a legal entity enabling to sign a grant agreement with MoLS should it be successful in applying for a grant.
The applicant must have a legal document that substantiate its overall operations are legally or juristically recognised.
It must have specific physical address in Addis Ababa City Administration
It must have licence and/or a Tax Identification Number (TIN) or any related documents recognised by a government.
It must have a dedicated business bank account in order to receive the grant.
What size of grant can I apply for?
Size of grants: Between 10,000 EURO and 20,000 EURO (BIRR Equivalent)
The size of grant to be applied for should be in commensurate to the number of start-ups to be incubated or assisted.