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$20,000–$1M
BRD’s SME Facility supports small and medium enterprises in Rwanda with investment loans, guarantee fund support, and business advisory services. Typical financing ranges from $20,000 to $1M, with short-, medium-, and long-term loans available for projects in priority sectors. The facility is aimed at SMEs and business promoters in sectors including agriculture, exports, manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, housing, education, and the digital economy.
Guarantee fund support
Clients can benefit from guarantees and investment facilities such as the Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Guarantee Fund.
Investment loans
Short, medium, and long-term investment loans are offered to projects in priority sectors of the Rwandan economy.
Advisory services and capacity building
Business promoters can take advantage of advisory services and capacity building if they are struggling to turn company ideas into bankable business plans or to manage projects during and after implementation.
Business development training
The bank provides comprehensive capacity-building programs to deliver business development services and training on optimal business management practices.
Agriculture
Priority sector for BRD financing.
Exports
Priority sector for BRD financing.
Manufacturing
Priority sector for BRD financing.
Infrastructure
Priority sector for BRD financing.
Energy
Priority sector for BRD financing.
Housing
Priority sector for BRD financing.
Education
Priority sector for BRD financing.
Digital Economy
Listed as an area of intervention.
SMEs seeking growth capital
Mentorship, network, sector expertise
Check current fund status and deployment activity
Applicants should show clear alignment with BRD’s priority sectors and explain how their project fits Rwanda’s economic development goals. If your business plan is not yet fully investment-ready, BRD also offers advisory and capacity-building support that can help strengthen the application.
2015
Active Since
Yes
Deploying
Government-backed programs and beneficiaries