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$100K-$5M
The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) provides short-, medium-, and long-term investment loans, trade finance facilities, guarantee funds, and advisory support for projects in Rwanda. It focuses on priority sectors including agriculture, exports, manufacturing, infrastructure, energy, housing, education, and the digital economy. Existing data indicates typical financing sizes of $100K-$5M. The opportunity is relevant to for-profit businesses and individuals in Rwanda, with an open application and a listed deadline of 23 April 2026 at 10:30 AM Kigali time for the BRD SHABUKA-related capacity building tender.
Investment loans
Short, medium, and long-term investment loans to projects in the priority sectors of the Rwandan economy.
Trade finance and payment facilities
Trade finance and payment system facilities and instruments including SWIFT transfers, documentary credits, Letters of Credit, Stand-By Letters of Credit, and lines of credit.
Guarantee funds
Guarantee funds to cover risks of prospective projects that impact sustainable development, including the SME Guarantee Fund, African Solidarity Guarantee (FSA), and the Rural Investment Facility Phase II.
Advisory services and capacity building
Support for business promoters to turn company ideas into bankable business plans and manage projects during and after implementation, plus business development services and training.
Agriculture
Priority sector for financing and one of the bank's areas of intervention.
Exports
Priority sector for lending products.
Manufacturing
Priority sector for lending products.
Infrastructure
Priority sector for lending products, including housing and infrastructure.
Energy
Priority sector for financing and one of the bank's areas of intervention.
Housing
Priority sector for financing and one of the bank's areas of intervention.
Education
Priority sector for financing and one of the bank's areas of intervention.
Digital Economy
Listed as an area of intervention.
Rwandan SMEs and enterprises contributing to national development priorities
Long approval timelines. Heavy documentation requirements. May require government co-sign.
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