Financial support for small businesses in Africa

1. Donor

• At least 18 years old.

• Has a valid passport of one of our participating African countries together with a residence permit for one of the participating European countries or hold citizenship of one of the participating European countries.

2. Entrepreneur

• At least 18 years old.

• Resides in one of the participating African countries.

• Holds citizenship for the respective African country.

• Would like to start or expand a small business with less than 20 employees.

• Has access to a bank or mobile money account to receive the grant.

Please note that additional criteria apply depending on which grant you apply for.

The registration process for WIDU is as follows:

• A member of the diaspora from a participating European country registers on https://widu.africa/

• A registration link will be sent to the donor’s e-mail with which he/she can create an account.

• Having created the account, the donor can invite an entrepreneur in a participating country by entering his/her email address.

• The entrepreneur receives an email with a link. Clicking on it, he/she can register on WIDU.

• Your WIDU team is complete, and you can enter your project information.

The grant depends on your individual project and which process you apply for:

Original WIDU Grant

• 250 to 2.500 € (depending on Joint Investment)

Corona Business Grant

• Up to 2500 €