FIRST CALL FOR APPLICATIONS | SME Fund Namibia

About this call

EMPOWERING NAMIBIAN ENTREPRENEURS

The SME Fund invites eligible Namibian MSMEs to apply for its First Call for Applications under the ProSME Project, supporting business growth, competitiveness, and access to finance. Businesses with strong growth potential are encouraged to seize this opportunity and apply. sme-fund-first-call-funding-cri…

Eligibility requirements

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE SME FUND

Grant funding ranging from approximately N$50,000.00 to N$100,000.00 for successful MSMEs
Pitch coaching and tailored business advisory services
Access to local and international showcasing platforms
Visibility and partnership opportunities through NIPDB networks
Market access and export opportunities sme-fund-first-call-funding-cri…

APPLICANTS MUST

Be a Namibian-registered business with at least 51% Namibian ownership and control.
Must be registered on the NIPDB MSME database to be eligible. If you haven't registered yet, please do so via the MSME Database Registration form:https://forms.gle/7NgW6jVqnc6t5MrL8
Be compliant with relevant statutory institutions, including BIPA, NAMRA and SSC (Good Standing).
Have a business bank account and a minimum of one year operational history.
Be a:
- Micro business: N$0 – N$300,000 per year
- Small business: N$300,001 – N$3 million per year
- Medium-sized business: N$3 million – N$10 million per year
Demonstrate a viable business model with growth potential and export or investment readiness.
Submit a Business Profile (maximum 5 pages) and Pitch Deck (maximum 12 slides).
Have completed a pre-incubation or acceleration programme, or commit to completing one if selected. sme-fund-first-call-funding-cri…

FOCUS SECTORS

PRIORITY CONSIDERATION

Youth-owned businesses (18–34 years)
Women-owned businesses
Social enterprises and cooperatives
Export-ready businesses sme-fund-first-call-funding-cri…

Applications open: 10 June 2026

Applications close: 24 July 2026 sme-fund-first-call-funding-cri…