Impact Partner has launched the FundImpact Matching Fund, a unique financing opportunity designed to support Tunisian social enterprises ready to scale. The program offers catalytic grant funding combined with dedicated fundraising support to help enterprises unlock additional capital.
At a Glance
- Opportunity Type: Matching Fund
- For: Social enterprises and impact-driven enterprises operating in Tunisia
- Key Benefits: Up to €25,000 in total grant funding and access to relevant funders
- Application Deadline: Rolling basis
- Location: Tunisia
Matching Fund Overview
The FundImpact Matching Fund addresses the challenge social enterprises face when needing capital for strategic growth activities. The program utilizes a three-stage mechanism, beginning with an initial grant, followed by a phase where the enterprise secures external funding, and concluding with an additional grant unlock. Beyond direct financial support, the initiative integrates fundraising assistance through Station I, offering curated meetings, pitching sessions, and one-to-one matchmaking with regional and international funders.
Key Benefits
- Participants receive an initial grant of up to €10,000 to finance a clearly defined growth or impact project.
- Enterprises become eligible for an additional €15,000 grant from Impact Partner once they secure and verify at least €10,000 in additional financing from an eligible external source.
- Selected enterprises will have opportunities to connect with potential funders and investors through physical and remote fundraising rounds.
Eligibility Criteria
- Your enterprise must be operational with demonstrated traction, such as revenue, customers, or partnerships.
- The business must operate in Tunisia and address a clear social or environmental challenge.
- Applicants must possess clear growth potential and a verifiable financing need.
- You must have a credible strategy to mobilize at least €10,000 in additional external financing.
- Your team must have the operational capacity to implement the project and manage the funding.
Eligible Use of Funds
- The initial grant can support equipment, productive assets, and production capacity.
- Funding can be used for product, service, or technology development.
- Enterprises can finance market expansion, marketing, and sales development.
- Funds are applicable for team strengthening and business development.
- Digital tools, systems, or certification needs that are clearly justified growth activities are eligible.
How to Apply
To take the next step toward growth, submit your application to the selection committee. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and funds are limited and disbursed on a first-come, first-served basis. Submit your application by emailing Contact@impactpartner.co and CCing Ahlem@impactpartner.co.
About Impact Partner
Impact Partner is a non-profit organization engaged to improve life standards through supporting impactful startups and SMEs. Previously known as Yunus Social Business Tunisia, the organization is a network member of Yunus Social Business Global Initiatives. Since 2014, Impact Partner has developed accelerator programs and offered testing funds and investment opportunities in Tunisia.
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