WIDU.africa is a project commissioned by German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Gmbh, launched in Ghana in 2019. The program aims to optimize diaspora remittances for the development of existing and newly created micro and small enterprises in any sector and making grants available for these small businesses to grow.
Together with WIDU, Ghanaian living in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden or Switzerland can support their friends or family in their entrepreneurial activities through an innovative and digital approach. In concrete terms, each entrepreneur in Ghana sponsored by a relative living in the 9 participating countries in Europe, can obtain a grant from WIDU of up to EUR 2,500 for their first application and up to EUR 5,000 for the 2nd and 3rd rounds. Additionally to a financial support, entrepreneurs benefit from 3 personalized coaching sessions.
How To Participate in WIDU?
WIDU.africa offers different programs to support micro and small enterprises in six participating African countries. Applications are open to all existing micro and small businesses, regardless of their sector of activity, and can be submitted directly through this website.
Thematic Call: #GreenGhana
Find more information about the Thematic Call, eligibility requirements and other useful support on our Local Call: #GreenGhana website.
Local Call: #DigitalizationCall
Find more information about the Local Call, eligibility requirements and other useful support on our Local Call: #DigitalizationCall Website.
Updates in Ghana
WIDU.africa regularly takes part in diaspora and entrepreneurial events to strengthen its position as a key player in the ecosystem.
Our Coaching Organizations in Ghana
Every entrepreneur receives tailored coaching on business planning, marketing, and financial management. These sessions are critical to helping you succeed and sustain your business long-term.
In Ghana, Thinking Minds operates as the partner organization by providing personalized coaching sessions to Ghanaian entrepreneurs.
