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KfW Upper Egypt MSME Programme

KfW Upper Egypt MSME Programme

Funds business growth in Upper Egypt through a concessional loan and support package with European partner participation.

The KfW Upper Egypt MSME Programme is a blended concessional facility totalling EUR 34.5 million, co-funded by the German development bank KfW and channelled through MSMEDA. The financing agreement was signed on 10 February 2022 and is structured as a combination of concessional loan and grant components. The grant element sits at the institutional and technical-assistance level β€” supporting MSMED…

Blended concessional loan and technical-assistance facility totalling EUR 34.5 million, co-funded by KfW, targeting job creation and MSME development in Upper Egypt governorates.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.β€”
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.β€”
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant + loan
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.EGP 34.5M

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: moic.gov.eg