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EUR 100,000 - EUR 150,000 (WeHubit digital innovation); up to EUR 20M+ for country programs
Belgium's official agency for international cooperation, implementing development programs across 14 African partner countries. Enabel runs grant programs including the WeHubit digital innovation hub (EUR 100K-150K for digital and green innovations) and country-level calls for proposals in agriculture, health, education, climate, and TVET. Over 200 active projects with 2,500+ staff.
Grant Funding
EUR 100K-150K (WeHubit) to multi-million EUR (country programs)
Technical Assistance
Access to Enabel's technical expertise and implementation support
Network Access
Connection to EU Team Europe Initiatives and Belgian development cooperation ecosystem
Scaling Support
WeHubit provides pathway to scale digital innovations across Enabel's partner countries
Digital and Green Innovation (WeHubit)
Digital solutions accelerating inclusive and sustainable development, reducing inequalities. EUR 100K-150K per project, 12-14 months.
Climate and Renewable Energy
Climate-driven energy investment, renewable energy expansion, electricity access. Major program with Mozambique mobilising climate finance.
TVET and Employment
Technical and vocational education, skills development, job placement through STEP methodology and employer partnerships.
Social Protection
Team Europe Initiative on Social Protection in Sub-Saharan Africa, co-chaired by Belgium and EU, strengthening social protection systems.
Health Systems
Pharmaceutical ecosystem strengthening, regulatory capacity building, health product quality assurance.
Organizations with strong implementation capacity addressing development challenges in Enabel's partner countries. For WeHubit, digital solutions with demonstrated potential to accelerate inclusive development. Emphasis on local ownership, sustainability, and measurable impact. Strong alignment with Belgium's development cooperation priorities: climate, digital transformation, social protection, and gender equality.
Monitoring and evaluation support, reporting frameworks, connection to Enabel country offices, potential for follow-on funding through subsequent calls, integration into WeHubit innovation ecosystem.
Calls rotate frequently and have short windows — monitor grants page regularly; Many calls are in French given Francophone Africa focus; Country-level calls may require presence in the specific country
WeHubit is the most accessible entry point for digital startups and social enterprises. Monitor enabel.be/grants/ weekly as new calls appear regularly. Francophone organizations have an advantage given Belgium's Francophone Africa focus. DRC is Enabel's largest country program — significant opportunities there. Team Europe Initiatives offer larger-scale co-funding opportunities.
2018
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