Danida Green Business Partnerships (DGBP) - New Programme 2026

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Danish MFA programme bringing commercial and non-commercial actors together for sustainable climate and economic development. DGBP funding depleted in 2025; new partnership programme expected to launch application round in Q2/Q3 2026. Contributes to SDGs 8, 13, 17.

Source: https://danida-business-partnerships.dk

Funding Details

Funder

Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Danida)

Funding Goal

Market-driven green transition and inclusive economic growth in developing countries; at least 80% of financing towards climate and environmental objectives

Funding Amount

DKK 4-15 million per project (3-5 year duration) (530.000 € – 2.000.000 €)

Deadline

2026 successor programme not yet launched. Expected Q2-Q3 2026. (2025 deadline was 22 April 2025 — CLOSED) (periodic)

How to Apply

Via danida-business-partnerships.dk when new programme launches. Contact: dgbp@dgbp.dk

Target Region

Africa focus: Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda

Contact

dgbp@dgbp.dk

Official Page

https://danida-business-partnerships.dk/

Last Checked

2026-03-14 15:35

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Danish organisations eligible as lead applicants
• Project must have both commercial and development objectives
• Must contribute to SDGs 8, 13, and 17
• Must demonstrate commercial viability

Project Scope

• Focus on green transition and inclusive economic growth in Africa
• At least 80% of financing must contribute to climate/environmental objectives
• Plastic recycling value chain could qualify if framed around climate/environmental objectives

Constraints

• Requires both commercial and development objectives

Summary

DGBP is the most accessible Danish government funding stream for this organisation, given its national eligibility and Africa focus. Direct track record of funding plastic recycling in Kenya: Fair Recycling and Waste-to-Value projects. 2025 round closed with narrow climate adaptation focus excluding plastic waste. Successor programme expected Q2-Q3 2026 — scope unknown. Organisation should contact dgbp@dgbp.dk to signal interest.

Historical Context

DGBP succeeded the Danida Market Development Partnerships (DMDP) programme. Annual calls since approximately 2019. Typically funds 5-15 projects per round. Previous plastic-related awards in Kenya. 2026 successor programme under development by Danish MFA.

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