Starting from June 2022, WIDU is offering a new grant type: the Local Call. This funding instrument is available directly to local entrepreneurs to boost their businesses in specified thematic areas. Each Local Call addresses a specific topic which may differ from country to country – depending on which economic sector is of major regional importance. In contrast to WIDU's other funding instrument - the Original WIDU Grant - African entrepreneurs can directly apply for funding and coaching, without the participation of the diaspora.
Find out more about the currently available Local Calls, the process and eligibility criteria below.
Available Local Calls
Apply for WIDU’s new Local Call in Ghana and receive a Grant and Coaching. #GreenGhana funds small businesses with innovative green business ideas.
Past Local Calls
![Local Call: #WomenCall for small businesses in Ethiopia and Tunisia](/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/media-images/2023-06/WIDU%20Website%20Header_1400x600_WomenCall_EN.png?itok=_l65iqSu)
![Key visual](/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/media-images/2023-05/WIDU%20Website%20Header_ITCall_Woman.png?itok=SG9rZeEy)
![Food Call Kenya Announcement](/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/media-images/2022-09/WIDU_FoodCall-Kenya_Frau_Text.png?itok=7p4wW1ge)
Local Call: #FoodSecurityKenya is closed for application.
![Food Call Grafphic](/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/media-images/2022-09/WIDU_FoodCall-Ethiopia_Frau_Text.png?itok=I7XFCjac)
![Local Call: #GreenKenya](/sites/default/files/styles/max_650x650/public/media-images/2023-03/WIDU_GreenCall-Kenya_Frau.png?itok=R1CD42gP)
![WIDU Local Call Process_en](/sites/default/files/styles/max_2600x2600/public/media-images/2022-05/WIDU-process-local-infographic-eur-EN.png?itok=TwS0P7hw)