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Global change is reshaping the world and transforming market conditions in many emerging and developing countries. These dynamic environments offer innovative businesses a wide range of attractive opportunities. In such a rapidly evolving landscape, tapping into new markets—especially in Europe’s immediate neighborhood—offers substantial potential to future-proof your business strategy and position your company for sustainable growth (nearshoring).
Successfully entering and operating in the Mediterranean and Middle East region presents certain challenges—but companies don’t have to face them alone. A wide range of funding programs and support services are available to guide you through this process. Among the many financial support instruments offered by institutions such as BMZ, DEG, and GTAI, you will find the right fit for your business.
As always, EMA is here to support you—from market analysis and entry strategies to on-the-ground implementation—and connects you with key stakeholders to help you build impactful and lasting business relationships.
To provide you with a comprehensive overview of current funding opportunities, EMA warmly invites you to the following online roundtable:
Online Roundtable
“BMZ Support Programs for the Private Sector”
Online (Zoom) | June 18, 2025 | 4:00–5:00 PM CEST
Event Language: German
This roundtable will provide valuable insights into BMZ’s funding instruments for private enterprises and offer you the opportunity to directly engage with leading experts to discuss your individual questions and project ideas.
Take advantage of this concise and accessible format to learn more about diverse funding opportunities and find the right support for the successful and forward-looking implementation of your business plans. EMA looks forward to your participation!
Program:
- Welcome remarks: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter Hartwig, Managing Partner, aqua & waste International GmbH; Lecturer at University of Hanover; EMA Board Member
- Overview of the “Business Network Africa” and other funding opportunities from GTAI and BMWE: Dr. Felix Guntermann, Business Network Africa, Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI), Berlin
- Introduction to the develoPPP program, with a practical case study on solar-powered irrigation systems by SEKEM Holding: Abbad El-Rayyes, Project Manager, develoPPP, DEG Impulse gGmbH, Cologne
- ImpactConnect – a streamlined financing program for German SMEs operating in developing and emerging countries: Marie-Christine Schon, Senior Analyst, ImpactConnect, DEG, Cologne
- Q&A and Open Discussion: Moderated by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter Hartwig
Your contact person:
Jens Kutscher
J.Kutscher@ema-germany.org
+49 (0)30 25 35 72 92