About

About the Funding Organization: Established in 2001, BIO is a development finance institution based in Brussels, Belgium. Its mission is to support private sector growth in developing and emerging countries by providing tailored financial solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), financial institutions, and infrastructure projects. BIO aims to contribute to socio-economic growth and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by investing in sectors such as renewable energy, agriculture, and digitalization. ? Applicants should be private enterprises or financial institutions operating in developing or emerging countries. A comprehensive business plan is required, detailing the business concept, market analysis, management team, investment plan, financing plan, profitability forecasts, and financial history for existing companies. ? Application Process: Interested parties can apply for investment by submitting their business plan through BIO's official website. The application must include a description of the business concept, market analysis, management team, investment plan, financing plan, profitability forecasts, and financial history for existing companies.

Eligibility

• SMEs: Businesses seeking growth capital in sectors like agriculture, renewable energy, and digitalization.
• Financial Institutions: Entities that provide financing to local businesses and entrepreneurs.
• Infrastructure Projects: Private or public-private partnership projects focusing on energy, water, telecommunications, and transport infrastructure that support the local private sector.